Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Monday visited two schools in Sri Lanka and interacted with students in his role as UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador. Tendulkar was appointed UNICEF Ambassador for South Asia in 2013 to advocate good hygiene and sanitation across the region. He toured the southwestern Sabaragamuwa province’s Kegalle district on Monday, visiting selected […]

Looking for your next holiday destination? Then you might just want to add Colombo to your list, as Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is set to launch flights to Sri Lanka. The budget airline has just been given its Foreign Aircraft Operator certificate (FAOC) by the Inspectorate of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), with flights […]

In line with its long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability, Aitken Spence Hotels is proud to announce the expansion of Heritance Kandalama’s biodiversity forest oasis. This significant enhancement which comes as a result of a 48-million-rupee investment sees an additional 13 acres of land added to the conservation forest area, which now spans 211 acres creating […]

Sri Lanka, known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a treasure trove of diverse landscapes, rich history, and cultural wonders. We have designed this 5-day itinerary to offer you a well-rounded experience, encompassing cultural immersions, breathtaking beaches, thrilling adventures, and must-visit landmarks. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey across this resplendent […]

Nature plays a significant role in Sri Lanka’s tourism economy, and it goes well beyond popular parks and wildlife tourism focused on keystone species such as elephants and leopards it’s known for to include birdwatching. Birdwatching and photography are drivers of nature-based tourism, and in Sri Lanka’s deep south, the Kalametiya and Lunama lagoons, famous […]

The stage was set for an extraordinary showcase of Sri Lankan hospitality as Citrus Waskaduwa geared up to host the historic Grand Finale of the Miss World Tourism Pageant on the 29th of July 2023, organized by the Miss World Tourism. This prestigious event aimed to promote Sri Lanka as an outstanding tourist destination and […]

Discussions have been held with representatives of the Indian multinational conglomerate, Adani Group, Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando stated. Minister Fernando stated that Dhaval Shah and Manoj Deshmukh from the Adhani Group participated in the discussion. He further stated that the discussions focused on the future projects of the Adani Group in Sri Lanka, […]

French President Emmanuel Macron held discussions with his Sri Lankan counterpart Saturday on an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region in the first-ever visit by a French leader to the Indian Ocean island nation. As the fourth-largest creditor to Sri Lanka, France had pledged cooperation in debt restructuring to help the island nation recover from its […]

Sri Lanka Although it may not be the first country you think of when it comes to digital nomad hotspots, Sri Lanka is making a name for itself. More than 10% of digital nomads are interested in traveling to this small island country in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is growing in popularity, despite some […]

Sri Lanka has recorded over 120,000 tourist arrivals from 01 – 27 July , Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando revealed. Accordingly, a total of 123,503 tourist arrivals have been recorded for the month of July, he said, of which a majority has been identified as Indian nationals. Minister Fernando further noted that a total of […]

Sri Lanka is a land of undaunted coastal beauty, pristine beaches, vast wildlife, and a paradise to witness the picturesque sunset which makes this island the ‘pearl of Indian Ocean’. Apart from its pristine beauty, Sri Lanka has come into the limelight for its exotic snorkeling spots which are ideal for exploring the world underwater. The cost […]

Jaffna is one of the most beautiful towns located right on the northern tip of Sri Lanka. Jaffna is known for its predominant Tamil population and recognized as the cultural capital for Tamilians in Sri Lanka. The hospitality of the locals will surely impress any tourist to this place. They are just not wonderful people but […]