Category: News

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando says Sri Lanka’s total tourist arrivals for the first three months of this year have been recorded as 635,784.  He added that the amount earned from tourism in that period is USD 1,025 million. Source: https://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=98504

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Austria organised two Sri Lanka destination promotion events at the famous Lugner City Shopping Centre and Europe Westfield Shopping City Sud in Vienna on 15 and 16 March respectively. These two events were organised in parallel to Sri Lanka’s participation at two key European travel and trade fairs, namely, […]

As another result of its worldwide promotional tour, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau arranged three roadshows in Australia post-pandemic. The inaugural event took place in Brisbane featuring the distinguished presence of High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Australia Chitranganee Wagiswara, Sri Lanka›s Consul General in Melbourne Sandith Samarasinghe, and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) […]

Aeroflot Russian Airlines and Rossiya Airlines are set to continue their summer operations to Sri Lanka, reflecting their confidence in the country as a preferred travel destination.  Travellers can anticipate enhanced connectivity and convenient travel options between the two countries during their summer holidays. March saw 28,016 tourists from the Russian Federation accounting for 13% […]

Unveiling Sri Lanka: Discover a surge in Israeli tourism to this diverse Far East gem, with insights on attractions, culture, airlines, and surfing hotspots before your Passover getaway. A few weeks ago, a line for direct flights to Sri Lanka began operating. The island nation located between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea […]

After a four-year hiatus, Thai Airways made a triumphant return with its inaugural flight TG 307 landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday.  The resumption of this flight route marks a significant milestone in the revitalisation of tourism between Thailand and Sri Lanka. Originating from Bangkok, Thailand, the […]

Muscat – Oman has signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism with Sri Lanka. The agreement was signed in Colombo on behalf of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism by Ahmed Ali Said al Rashidi, Oman’s Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Maldives. It was signed on behalf […]

Turkish Airlines announced plans to increase its flight frequency from Istanbul to Colombo from four to five flights a week beginning 1 April and six flights per week commencing 14th May 2024. 1 April onwards – 5 Flights per week from Sri Lanka 14 May onwards – 6 flights per week from Sri Lanka 26 […]

Royal Spence Aviation is thrilled to announce its partnership with VietJet as the Passenger Sales Agent (PSA). VietJet have recently expanded their route networks to offer unparalleled connectivity throughout Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, Central Asia, and Australia. Royal Spence Aviation, a company of Aitken Spence will serve as the PSA (Passenger Sales Agent) for VietJet. […]

This traditional Jaffna dish is a thick and hearty soup made with a combination of various ingredients, including a medley of vegetables, lentils, and seafood. Odiyal Kool is not just a meal, but a culinary tradition that has been passed down through generations. The preparation of Odiyal Kool involves a meticulous process that begins with […]