Lotus Tower, tallest in South Asia to open today
Sep 16, 2019 (LBO) - The Lotus Tower in Sri Lanka, the tallest in South Asia, will be open to the public from today. The 350 m tall Tower was constructed at a …
Tourism
Forward tourist bookings have fully recovered – JKH Deputy Chair
September 12, 2019 (LBO) - Forward bookings in the tourism sector of Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate, John Keells Holdings (JKH), have fully recovered on a …
CCC biz conclave draws foreign participants for agri, power , tourism, exports, infrastructure
Sep 09, 2019 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2019 has shown a rise in interest for agriculture, power and energy, infrastructure …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals drop in Aug 2019: Europe picks up
Sep 05, 2019 (LBO) - The total number of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during August 2019 was 143,587, a decline of 28.3 percent when compared …
Hayleys records Rs.52.6Bn turnover in first quarter 2019/20
Aug 09, 2019 (LBO) - Hayleys PLC, demonstrated resilience in challenging conditions to record an improvement in turnover and operating performance during the …
Ceylon Chamber announces Sri Lanka investment and business conclave 2019
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of …
Fantasy Island (Pvt) Ltd announce family entertainment center in Battaramulla
Jul 19, 2019 (LBO) - Fantasy Island will become Colombo’s a family entertainment center located at Waters Edge in Battaramulla with the elements air, sea, …
JICA supports “Build-Back-Better” tourism sector in Sri Lanka
July 15, 2019 (LBO) – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in cooperation with the Tourism Ministry, successfully completed a joint seminar for …
BOI signs deal with Japanese company to set up Boutique Hotel with USD 8.4Mn investment
July 10, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Board of Investment recently signed a new investment agreement with Wakana JPN (Pvt) ltd. to construct and operate a …
Govt. nod for cable cars in hills
Jul 04, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cabinet of ministers has approved a cable car project in Nuwara Eliya, a statement said. The project will run from Nanuoya, in …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals picking up; 66-pct increase in June from May
July 03, 2019 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka increased by 66 percent in the month of June 2019 from the previous month, the latest data from the …
Lonely Planet affirms Sri Lanka as the best country to visit in 2019
July 03, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka secured the top spot in the Lonely Planet’s best travel destinations list of countries to visit in 2019 despite the recent …
Sri Lanka – Germany fast track dialogue to assist investors and tourism
Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka – Germany fast track dialogue was held recently at the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade with the …
200 MICE travelers from Chennai arrived Sri Lanka
Jun 24, 2019 (LBO) – SriLankan Airlines in an effort to improve tourism between India and Sri Lanka organized a MICE promotions activity by bringing in 200 …
Sri Lanka wins “Best Folklore Performance Award” at Seoul tourism fair
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Republic of Korea in association with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) organized Sri Lanka’s pavilion at the Seoul …
Sri Lanka BoI sign USD1.6Mn Yala hotel deal with Spanish firm
Jun 14, 2019 (LBO) - The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka signed an Agreement with Putus Brother’s Sustainable Developments (Private) Limited to build, …
Thai Tourism Chief to sign MoU promoting bilateral tourism during Sri Lanka visit
Jun 12, 2019 (LBO) – Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand accompanied by a group of outbound travel agents and journalists is to visit Sri Lanka …
Dutch tourists eager to visit Sri Lanka after relaxing Travel Advisory
Jun 07, 2019 (LBO) – The number of tourists from The Netherlands travelling to Sri Lanka has begun to pick up, following the relaxation of the travel …
UK no longer advise against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka
Jun 06, 2019 (LBO) – The UK is no longer advising British travellers and tourists against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. British High Commission said …
Sri Lanka tourism kicks off promotion campaign in India
Jun 04, 2019 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Tourism with the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) and The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) …