Everything is getting more expensive these days — from filling your car with gas to buying eggs — and travel is no exception. But after traveling all over the world, I’ve learned that one of the best ways to keep your budget in check is to visit an affordable country — places where a private […]

Aitken Spence Travels represented Sri Lanka at the special tourism promotion briefing organized by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka for travel agents and media personnel in Bangladesh on 29 May, in collaboration with the Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). During the briefing, […]

The teardrop-shaped island studded in the Indian Ocean only looks small. Offering a myriad range of fun, adventure, and romance, it is among the best destinations in the world for those looking for an exotic vacation. Exciting things to do in Sri Lanka right from beaches, hills, jungles, ancient monuments, culture, history, nightlife, wildlife, and […]

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sri Lanka Chapter recently hosted their Nepalese counterparts as a part of PATA’s drive to improve cross-Chapter exposure and communication.  The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relationships between the two countries’ tourism sectors and explore avenues where Sri Lanka and Nepal can join hands in developing travel and tourism […]

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 […]