Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Jakarta in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) organised a visit of Indonesian social media influencer Michael Prayogo to Sri Lanka. This is an initiative that aims to position Sri Lanka as a premier destination for Indonesian tourists. Michael Prayogo will undertake a ten-day journey exploring the diverse […]

Why book Lunuganga? To immerse yourself in the exquisite eye of the late Sri Lankan star architect Geoffrey Bawa at his jungle home on the southwest coast. Set the scene A two-hour easy drive from Colombo, Lunuganga, fantastically tucked away down a rural track, seduces from the get-go. Set on 12 acres, peeking out from […]

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Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is experiencing a striking rebound as the country welcomed over 100,000 tourists in the first 20 days of November, pushing the cumulative figure to over 1.2 million. The daily average arrivals in November have also shown significant improvement, reaching 5,070 compared to 3,523 visitors in October with data revealing air and […]

Nuseir Yassin, an Arab-Israeli vlogger who creates content under the ‘Nas Daily’ banner, has signed an agreement to promote Sri Lanka Tourism, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said. Accordingly, Yassin is expected to create three videos to promote Sri Lanka for tourism and investments. The Minister said he met ‘Nas Daily’ on Monday and signed the […]

Colombo, the city of my birth in Sri Lanka, stands as an intoxicating mosaic where stories of ancient dynasties meld with the rhythm of the modern era. To many, it’s a city teeming with life; to me, it’s a heartfelt reunion, a journey back to where it all began. Every heartbeat of the city resonates […]

“Dear Sri Lanka!! I’m back in your country and I’d love to meet you and make a video with you!! Come meet me THIS MONDAY. On the stairs of the BMICH at 4 pm on Monday!! See you there, bring your friends!! “ Source: https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily From http://travelandtourslk.blogspot.com/

Embark On A Love-Filled Journey To The Best Honeymoon Destinations In Asia The honeymoon marks one of the first adventures couples embark on post-marriage. Naturally, we all want the best honeymoon destination for the most filmy and romantic time. If you find yourself grappling with the decision, consider Asia! The continent is home to some […]

Altogether 74,664 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of November, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). According to SLTDA data, this is the highest number of tourist arrivals recorded within the first two weeks of any month of 2023. The previous highest […]

In a monumental stride for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, Aitken Spence Travels is delighted to announce the arrival of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, the Resilient Lady, making her maiden call to Asia and to the Colombo Harbour on the 13th of November 2023. This historic event marks a significant contribution to the […]

There are rainforests in many tropical countries around the world. Tropical rainforests are home to some of the richest biodiversity in the world and play an important environmental role (e.g. one of the interesting things to know about the Amazon Rainforest before visiting is that it’s known as the ‘lungs of the world’). The best way to […]

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first twelve days of November totaled 55,491, indicating an improved rate compared to the previous month. Provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) revealed that the daily arrival average has increased to 4,624. As of November 12, 2023, cumulative arrivals from January 1 reached 1,180,946. […]