Tourism

Foreign Minister Amunugama says “no justification for changing Travel Advisories”

Nov 02, 2018 (LBO) – Foreign Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama, said that there was no justification for the Travel Advisories issued by a few countries since …

Let us make this a starting point to double our revenue from tourism: PM

Oct 24, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka should make Lonely Planet’s appreciation as a starting point to double the revenue from tourism, Prime Minister Ranil …

Sri Lanka tops Lonely Planet’s top 10 countries to visit in 2019

October 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has placed number one among the Lonely Planet’s top 10 countries to visit in 2019. According to Wikipedia, …

MINILANKA HERITAGE PARK, an eco-friendly miniature theme park proposed by ICT4SIDS

Press release from Mr.Vittorio Coco regarding project to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sri Lanka in Tourism sector. The …

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 2.8-pct in September with largest source from India

Oct 05, 2018 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up 2.8 percent to 149,087 in September 2018 from a year earlier, official data showed. Last month, …

Reigning Miss World visits Sri Lanka

Key officials of the Miss World Organization including the Reigning Miss World arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday 30th September on an exploration visit of the …

Sri Lanka to be promoted as year round destination with ‘Island Escapes’ campaign

Sept 12, 2018 (LBO) – ‘Island Escapes’, a marketing campaign to promote Sri Lanka as a year-round destination to boost arrivals during off season …

Sri Lanka to open VAT refund counter for tourists at Bandaranaike Airport

Sept 10, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry is to open a special counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport to implement the new VAT refund …

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 5-pct in August with largest source from India

Sept 06, 2018 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were up five percent to 200,359 in August 2018 from a year earlier, official data showed. This month, the …

Govt approves global Tourism Development Project; Awards contracts for digital advertising

Sept 06, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of ministers have given the go ahead for a Global Level Tourism Development Project to promote tourism, a …

Ronan Keating at Chena Huts by Uga Escapes

While Boyzone’s concert was building hype and highlight around the music enthusiasts of the country, the band member Ronan Keating has decided to enjoy the …

Asanga Seneviratne selling Anilana Hotels (ALHP) shares

September 5, 2018 (LBO) – Famed stock market operator Asanga Seneviratne is selling some of his shares in CSE listed Anilana Hotels (ALHP). Asanga …

Kiteboarding’s KTA Asian Freestyle Championships come to Kalpitiya

September 3, 2018 (LBO) – Media Release The KTA, Asia’s long established kiteboard competition organisation is heading to Sri Lanka to bring the …

Singapore listed Hotel Properties buys Tangalla Bay Hotels for Rs385mn

Aug 30, 2018 (LBO) – Singapore listed hotelier, Hotel Properties Limited (HPL) through an associate company has acquired 94.71 percent stake in Tangalla Bay …

Kandy’s Santani Resort named in Time magazines 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’

Aug 29, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Santani Resort, has been named in the Time magazines 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’. “We have received …

New country branding for Sri Lanka Tourism to be unveiled in November

Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism’s the new country branding will be unveiled at the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London in November 2018. Ministry of …

Hemas Group net profit down 20-pct in 1Q amid high finance cost

Aug 15, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings which has interests in FMCG, leisure, and healthcare has posted a shareholder profit of 554.3 million …