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Tourism

Sri Lanka to host foreign artistes, Sigiriya fashion show to promote tourism

We will be hosting a few international artists in July to August

May 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Cinnamon Life begins marketing, accepts bookings

Cinnamon Life hotel commenced accepting bookings for stays and banqueting functions

May 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ tourist fair seeks to involve universities

“Several universities were given free stalls to facilitate student interaction with industry professionals,”

May 18, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka VFS Global visa deal despite IMF anti-corruption requirements: opposition

Having pledged all those new measures, and agreed to the IMF conditions, what does the government do?

May 13, 2024 4 min read
Sri Lanka may run out hotel rooms for high-end tourists: Official

"High-end hotels which are charging over 250-300 dollars a night are having very high occupancy at very high rates"

Truth behind Sri Lanka VFS visa deal to be exposed: Harsha

COPF is committed to exposing the truth behind the controversial GBS/IVS tender

Sri Lanka to regulate homestays amid pedophile fears

There should be criteria to lend a so that it does not affect the home environment and also the guest

Apsara Rodrigo
May 5, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka opposition calls for investigation into IVS-VFS Global tourist visa monopoly profits

What is the cost of service? The parliament must immediately investigate

May 4, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka may miss tourism target over IVS-GBS-VFS visa fees, complex forms, President told

Travel trade appeals for Presidential intervention

May 4, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka revises up April tourist arrivals amid visa crisis

Data released up to April 28, initially showed lower tourism numbers

May 4, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to remove hotel minimum room rate, breakfast controls from end May

So it is up to the hotels also to do their own marketing and they also have to go out there

May 3, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka IVS-GBS-VFS Global high-priced visa hits fresh controversy

The High Commission of India said the company had no connection to India

May 3, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka sets up company to manage Pekoe Trail

The promoters say it is the first independent, private sector led entity to manage a tourism experience

May 2, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's JKH ties up with Melco for casino

Melco to invest $115mn in casino

May 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka minister vows to act against tourism harassment

Sri Lanka has witnessed a raft of harassment against foreign visitors recently

May 1, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Mirissa to be named blue flag beach, maritime reserve

Mirissa beach to get blue flag status, which will increase by fivefold the southern province's tourism-based economy

April 30, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka may have to reconsider room rate: State Minister

Tour operators have opposed the price controls, saying it amounts to illegal price-fixing in other markets.

Apsara Rodrigo
April 30, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka should regulate 'illegal prostitution' for safety: State Minister

Sri Lanka has seen sharp rise in number of AIDS-infected people in the last year

Shihar Aneez
April 29, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to declare 49 new tourism zones: State Minister

Sri Lanka already has declared 15 tourism zones

April 29, 2024 1 min read

More steps need to improve Sri Lanka’s night economic activities to woo tourists: State Minister

Sri Lanka State Tourism Minister wants vibrant night time economy to boost tourism

April 29, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to heat up coffee culture amid tourist revival

Sri Lanka Coffee festival to be held in June for the third time

Apsara Rodrigo
April 28, 2024 3 min read

Colombo to become tourist city, no more aragalaya: Sri Lanka President

Republic Square, Navy Headquarters, Old Jetty, Customs House and GPO key components of Colombo Tourist City

April 26, 2024 2 min read

India’s ITC to launch over $300 mln worth Sri Lankan property this week

ITC Ratnadipa started construction in 2014 and faced several delays

April 22, 2024 2 min read

Ramayana trail will be game changer for Sri Lanka tourism: Indian envoy

More Indians are interested in visiting Hindu and Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka: Jha

April 22, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka opposition leader questions visa fee hike

"When this decision was made, did the government not do a scientific analysis?" he said.

April 19, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Hunas Holdings to offer room nights trading with Japan firm

Investors who want to take on risk could also book rooms ahead of time and try to sell them at higher rates later

April 18, 2024 2 min read