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Located in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka welcomes travelers with its diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique experiences. From pristine beaches to lush green forests, ancient ruins to vibrant cities, this island nation offers an unforgettable journey for those seeking natural beauty and cultural richness. Here are ten must-visit places in Sri Lanka that […]

The first phase of ticket sales of the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Cup 2023, hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board, will open from 12 noon Pakistan Standard Time (12:30 pm Sri Lanka time) today (August 17).  The second phase of ticket sales for the Sri Lanka leg will commence at 6:30 pm PST […]

Negombo Beach Resorts (Private) Limited and DER Touristik Hotels & Resorts GMBH Partner to Offer Elevated Hospitality Experience to Global Travelers Heritance Negombo, a distinguished property under the esteemed Aitken Spence Hotels portfolio, wishes to announce its strategic franchise partnership with Sentido of DER Touristik Hotels & Resorts GMBH. Commencing 1st November 2023, Heritance Negombo […]

Cumulative arrivals near 820,000 mark India remains top source market followed by UK, China, France, Germany  July tourism earnings record $ 219 m, highest monthly income so far Tourism Minister reveals fresh initiative aimed at utilising unoccupied houses to facilitate lodging for Asia Cup cricket fans Sri Lanka has welcomed over 51,500 tourists during the […]

In a significant development, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that the much-anticipated National Tourism Policy has received approval from the Cabinet of Ministers.  SLTDA Chairman Priantha Fernando revealed on Thursday that the policy is set to be officially launched in the near future, marking a crucial step in the country’s efforts to […]

1. Go Surfing No Sri Lanka trip would be complete without getting in the water. Sri Lanka is a beginner surfers paradise. Hikkaduwa on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast is the popular spot where we tried surfing. The sandy break cushions your fall and the waves are not the gigantic intimidating pipes seen in Hawaii or Australia. If […]

During the first six days of August, Sri Lanka welcomed 30, 303 tourists, almost certainly boosting the cumulative arrivals over the 800, 000 milestone so far this year with the arrivals in August 7 and 8. According to the data released by Sri Lanka Development Authority (SLTDA), the cumulative arrivals for the period from January […]

The first of the Pekoe Trail’s 22 segments was opened in 2021, shining a light on life in Sri Lanka’s tea estates. Most countries have their own iconic, national walking trail. But for a long time, despite its stunning nature and plethora of tourist offerings, Sri Lanka didn’t. Adventurer and travel specialist Miguel Cunat decided […]

The regional manager of SriLankan Airlines for India, Bangladesh and Nepal, V Ravindran, on Friday said the island nation was recovering well from the economic crisis and the carrier was looking to add more destinations, especially in India. He added that Lanka’s national carrier was looking forward to operating at its pre-pandemic frequency. “We are […]

Israeli airline Arkia on Monday announced the first-ever direct flight route between Israel and Sri Lanka. The flights, to operate between Ben Gurion International Airport outside Tel Aviv and Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, will be launched on Oct. 31, with two round-trip flights weekly. The flight will take about seven hours […]