Imagine you are sitting on a boat with nothing around you but the blue waters of the ocean stretching as far as the eyes can see, and suddenly, you see a humpback whale breaching and spouting water from its blowhole, just existing freely in its natural habitat. Just the idea of witnessing something like this […]

More than 920,000 foreign tourists came to Sri Lanka this year so far, marking a revival in the tourism industry. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), 927,214 foreign tourists have visited Sri Lanka by September 6. In the first six days of this month alone, a group of 22,896 tourists visited Sri […]

The consul general of Sri Lanka in Karachi in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) on Monday started a campaign to promote tourism in Sri Lanka by holding a roadshow at a local hotel in Karachi. This was the first of three shows under the SLCB’s campaign. After Karachi, the bureau will hold […]

Cumulative tourist arrivals for the period January  1 – September 6 stand at 927, 214, nearing the 1mn milestone Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 22,896 tourists for the first six days of September, fulfilling 19 percent of the target set for the month. Sri Lanka aims to draw at least 120,201 international visitors for […]

Sri Lanka is an incredibly beautiful country and it is also an incredibly affordable place to live. For both of these reasons its capital city has quickly turned into a digital nomad hotspot. Digital nomads in Sri Lanka are attracted by the slow pace of life, the minimal living costs, and the contrast between its […]

While it’s a popular holiday destination year-round, deciding on the best time to visit Sri Lanka can depend on several factors, from the areas you plan to visit to the activities you want to enjoy. The country’s position in the Indian Ocean means it experiences several different weather systems, so travellers seeking sunny climes should be able […]

Sri Lanka is rolling out a campaign on the ‘You’ll come back for more’ slogan, targeting both first time and repeat visitors, which will be backed up by short term and long term. Primary target markets for the global campaign are UK, Germany, France, India, China, Australia, Russia, the Middle East, and Scandinavia, according to […]

Today marks a significant milestone in our Aitken Spence journey as we step into the legacy of 155 years in the corporate world. Looking back, we’re filled with pride for the incredible achievements of the past, and our excitement and determination for the future are even greater. This remarkable journey stands as a testament to […]

Sri Lanka will pass the 900,000 tourist arrival mark by the end of August according to the available date. Up to August 27, Sri Lanka received 123,285 and in 2022 August total arrival figure was 37,760. By August 27, Sri Lanka had attracted 891,198 and with more arrivals expected for the Kandy perahera and Asia […]

TUI has introduced its new global headquarters in Germany, known as the TUI Campus, marking a significant step for the company. The campus serves as a hub where 2,800 employees from various divisions, including TUI Musement, collaborate within a fresh and innovative workspace. The inauguration event witnessed an engaging discussion on stage featuring Group CEO […]

Dressed in beige shorts with his baggy black T-shirt tucked in, my dad stands in the shadow of a palm tree by a lily pond, with rich greenery all around him and whitewashed villas on the other side of the water. You can feel Sri Lanka’s heat and humidity radiating through the photo. It’s a […]

A massive global destination marketing campaign with a budget of Rs. 1.4 billion will be launched by Sri Lanka Tourism on December 27, 2023.This will be a full-scale, expedited worldwide promotional effort, according to Chalaka Gajabahu, chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), and it is being done at this size for the […]