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The Beira Lake area would be converted to a major entertainment destination, Minister of Tourism and Lands, Harin Fernando told. He said that this task was handed over to him personally by President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was keen to develop this area as a major entertainment destination similar to Clarke Quay River in Singapore which […]

Sri Lanka has been voted among the “Top 20 Favourite Countries” in the world as per the 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards conducted by the popular magazine Condé Nast Traveller. Sri Lanka was ranked at number 19 ahead of France and after South Africa in the ranking. Japan topped the list followed by Italy and Greece […]

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels organized a Tourism promotion workshop titled “Sri Lanka Odyssey: An Ultimate Experience of a Lifetime”, in Luxembourg on November 8, to introduce Sri Lanka as a must-visit destination to Luxembourg’s travel operators and tour agencies. The Emirates’ Belgium Office and the agent of Basilur Premium Tea, a Ceylon tea […]

Sri Lanka welcomed over 22,000 tourists within the first five days of the month, boosted by Russian travellers. This surge in arrivals has propelled the cumulative figure for the year to an impressive 1.14 million, highlighting the country’s growing appeal as a tourist destination.  Russia emerged as the leading contributor to this positive trend, accounting […]

Sri Lanka’s north western province officials are set to highlight lesser known tourist attractions in the area, and hold a street food festival from November 10 through 12, in a bid to draw tourists to the region. “We have selected specific historical, religious sites and reserves meant to promote spiritual and eco-tourism, in addition to […]

Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail, has been recognized by the British Guild of travel writers. Sri Lanka Pekoe Trail has won the Best Wider World Tourism Project organized by the British Guild of travel writers. The Pekoe Trail is a 300-kilometer curated long distance walking trail through the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka, one of Asia’s […]

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) conducted a Sustainable Niche Tourism Learning Expo in Galle for small business operators in the tourism industry. “This informative programme helped us enhance our knowledge on a wide range of topics,” a participant who owns a small hotel said. “We […]

Over 70 travel companies from Sri Lanka will participate in the World Tourism Market(WTM) that will begin on Monday (6) at EXCEL exhibition centre. Director Marketing Sri Lanka Tourism, Dushan Wickramasuriya said that this year too Sri Lankan companies would be housed in a large pavilion and the opening ceremony would be held at 10 […]

No matter your child’s age or interests, they’ll find their ideal adventure on Sri Lanka’s shores. From the hills of tea country and the bustling streets of Colombo, family is central to Sri Lankan culture, and warm smiles welcome children everywhere. And if your family relishes nature, Sri Lanka is a haven for kid-friendly activities.  The true […]

Aitken Spence Travels, the leading destination management company in Sri Lanka, has once again proven its prowess and commitment to excellence by bagging two prestigious awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023. The company was honoured with the titles of “Leading Travel Agent – Inbound” and “Leading Cruising Travel Agent,” solidifying its position […]