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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Director, Ben Mellor, visited Sri Lanka this week. Along with the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton, they met a wide range of stakeholders in Colombo, Jaffna and Galle. The British High Commissioner said: “It was great to accompany our UK Director across three provinces this week, […]
Sri Lanka’s picturesque landscapes, tea plantations, lush mountains, golden beaches, and exceptional national parks are just a few of the attractions that the adventurous traveller will find on this island. As of 2020, Sri Lanka had been the fourth-largest tea producer in the world, with a production of just under 350,000 tonnes. Actually, 17% of […]
Being the country’s capital, Colombo serves as a perfect cosmopolitan escape amid island life in Sri Lanka. Offering a wholesome blend of tropical weather and modern cityscape, it creates an unforgettable experience, combining traditional heritage and a contemporary lifestyle that the island nation has been steadily embracing. Whether you desire to experience the Sri Lankan landscape or […]
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia, Admiral Professor Jayanath Colombage had a luncheon meeting with representatives of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) on May 19 in order to pursue trade and investment opportunities for Sri Lanka. During the meeting, the Ambassador made awareness on Sri Lankan trade products that can be exported […]
Turkish Airlines will commence direct flights between Istanbul and Colombo effective from October 30, 2023 onwards. The frequency is expected to be four flights per week. “Our previous product, IST-MLE-CMB flight capacity was heavily affected by Male passengers. However, with the dedicated flight to Sri Lanka to Turkey, 100% percent capacity will be dedicated to […]
Poson Poya also known as Poson Full Moon Poya Day, is an important Buddhist festival celebrated in Sri Lanka. It holds great significance as it marks the introduction of Buddhism to the island nation. This annual observance is held on the full moon day of Poson (June), and it offers a time for reflection, religious […]
According to the provisional data of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, 57,142 tourists have arrived Sri Lanka during the first 21 days of May, pushing the year-to-date figure to 498,319. India remains the top source market with 15,052 tourists. Germany accounted for 5,318 of the total tourists, followed by the Russia with 5,273, UK with 3,812, […]
The 10th edition of ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ opened on 19th May 2023 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exposition Centre. The two-day event, organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) and supported by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is being held after a three-year absence following multiple crises. The trade fair […]
Credit: iStock The Colombo to Badulla Railway line, established in 1867 in Sri Lanka, has become an iconic route famous for its stunning natural scenery, impressive engineering feat, and cultural and historical significance. The journey covers 292 km, featuring 46 tunnels, 68 railway stations and takes around 10-11 hours. It is well-known worldwide and has […]
Tourism Minister expresses confidence to achieve ambitious targets of 2 m arrivals, $ 3 b income Says industry must bring its ‘A Game’, as 75% more of set target should be achieved in next 7 months Russia remains strong as top source market YTD with arrivals surpassing 100,000 First 21 days of May draw 57,142 […]