LNP - Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2025 amid economic recovery

2025-01-05   |   Travel

Sri Lanka is poised to make a significant leap in its tourism industry, aiming for 3 million tourist arrivals in 2025. This ambitious target comes on ...

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LNP - Visitors to be allowed in Sigiriya during moon-lit nights

2025-01-04   |   Travel

In a bid to boost revenue from tourism, the Tourism Ministry has decided to allow visitors at historic rock fortress Sigiriya at moon-lit nights.   ...

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LNP - Tourist hotspots overwhelmed amid holiday season

2025-01-01   |   Travel

By Charumini de Silva Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a surge in tourist activity during the end of year holiday season as expected, wi...

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LNP - Sri Lanka welcomes two millionth tourist in 2024

2024-12-26   |   Travel

A couple from Thailand who arrived onboard a SriLankan Airlines flight today marked the two millionth tourist arrival in Sri Lanka for 2024, Sri Lanka...

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LNP - Sri Lanka set to welcome two millionth foreign tourist today

2024-12-26   |   Travel

The Ministry of Tourism says today (26) it is prepared to welcome the two millionth foreign tourist to arrive in Sri Lanka this year. Deputy Minister ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka set to welcome 2 millionth tourist tomrrow

2024-12-25   |   Travel

Sri Lanka is preparing to mark a major milestone in its tourism recovery, with the arrival of its 2-millionth visitor tomorrow.The Sri Lanka Tourism P...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s 2025 holiday calendar: Here’s the full list

2024-12-23   |   Travel

With just nine days remaining until the start of 2025, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, wh...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to develop new nation branding tourism strategy

2024-12-06   |   Travel

Sri Lankan authorities are bringing together all stakeholders in tourism at a conference in January to finalise a nation branding strategy to propel t...

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LNP - Fire extinguished at hotel in Colombo Fort Fire extinguished at hotel in Colombo Fort

2024-12-05   |   Travel

The fire that broke out in a hotel in the Colombo Fort area has been completely extinguished, according to the Colombo Fire Brigade.  Around 10 f...

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LNP - US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Sri Lanka

2024-12-03   |   Travel

US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from...

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