Sri Lanka’s tourism sector continues to move towards the positive trajectory as it fetches higher earnings from international travellers visiting the island nation.Sri Lanka recorded US$ 345.7 million from tourism trade in February out of 218,350 visitors, churning out the much needed foreign incomes for the dollar hungry nation to keep its economy afloat. This […]

The Marine Environment Authority says 12 main beaches in Sri Lanka have been currently identified to implement the “Blue Flag Beach” concept.  The Authority said that the necessary steps are already being taken to bring 4 of the beaches to a level of function. The information was conveyed when the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, […]

Sri Lanka attracted 40,877 tourist arrivals from March 1 to 9 in 2024 showing early signs of bettering the total monthly arrivals figure of 2023 March of 125,495 towards the mid of the month. Sri Lanka in the last two months has maintained over 200,000 arrivals each month with January 2024 recording 208,253 and February […]

On a grassy bluff at the southern tip of Sri Lanka, I clasp a negroni, my feet pointing downhill toward the Indian Ocean. Snatches of jazz float into my ears from Cape Weligama’s Surf Bar. On the horizon a cluster of roseate clouds match the hue of my drink. There is traffic on the ocean. Half a dozen […]

Luxury and wellness unite at these ayurvedic retreats in Sri Lanka that offer detox treatments, traditional spas, stress reduction, and more. Work, workouts, social obligations, side hustles — the modern being juggles several avatars throughout the day. Often rendered weary, most of us desire a sombre getaway sprinkled with farm-to-table meals, cultural immersion, innovative exercises, […]

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Last week in the part I of, ‘Maha Vihara to be Dostorted?’, Ceylon Today brought to light how the proposed Maha Vihara project by Robin Coningham and the uninformed conclusions of his suggesting a ‘theocracy’ in Anuradhapura Era. Continuing the discussion, next, we contacted Brigadier (Retired) Athula Hemachandra De Silva of The post Maha Vihara to be distorted? (Part II) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy For weeks, Ceylon Today has been discussing the role of youth in Sri Lankan politics in our series ‘Pumping Young Blood into Politics’, discussing various possibilities of Sri Lankan youth in national politics. In our previous seven segments, we have discussed this topic in detail with relevant examples.  Youth-led movements and The post Pumping young blood into politics (Part VIII) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka beckons travellers with its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage. As tourism flourishes, the call for sustainable and eco-friendly travel practices becomes ever more urgent. With its diverse ecosystems and vibrant communities, Sri Lanka presents a prime opportunity for The post Embracing eco-friendly travel in enchanting Sri Lanka appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana (also known as Tantrayana) are three major branches of Buddhism that have evolved over centuries, each with its distinct philosophies, practices, and historical developments. While all three share a common foundation in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, they have diverged in their interpretations, scriptures, The post Theravada Vs. Mahayana (Part III ) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Today, in our seventh segment of ‘Pumping Young Blood into Politics’, we shall discuss the responsibility of Sri Lanka’s senior politicians and well-established politicians to take measures to make sure the youth has a clear path to enter into national politics. However, sadly, we see that Sri Lankan politicians have ignored The post Pumping young blood into politics (Part VII) appeared first on Ceylon Today.

We are excited to meet you at ITB Berlin 2024! Let’s have a conversation at the Sri Lanka Stand 5.2A – 115 | 5th – 7th March 2024 Meet our travel experts Nalin Jayasundera, Suranga Ratnayake, and Sanjeeva Rajapakse. We are open for appointments: [email protected] From http://travelandtourslk.blogspot.com/

Aitken Spence Travels, the premiere destination management company in Sri Lanka recently hosted Turkish celebrity Ivana Sert, renowned as a jury member on Turkey’s prestigious television program, “Stilim Sensin,” with her husband and son. The wonderful journey spanned across Sri Lanka and Maldives. Mrs. Ivana Sert has long been celebrated in Turkey for her discerning […]