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Jul 16
Heritance Kandalama marks 30 years of pioneering environmental stewardship in Sri Lanka

Heritance Kandalama, the flagship property of Heritance Hotels and Resorts by Aitken Spence Hotels, celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 24, 2024.Nestled within Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Heritance Kandalama is the premier eco-retreat in the region, seamlessly blending into its natural surroundings while providing immersive experiences. Designed by the renowned Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, the resort […]

Jul 16
Beyond the beaches: 5 offbeat tourist attractions in Sri Lanka you can’t miss

Sri Lanka, often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ is a paradise for travelers seeking sun-kissed beaches, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. While popular destinations like Colombo, Kandy, and Galle attract millions of tourists each year, Sri Lanka also boasts a plethora of offbeat places that offer a more authentic and […]

Jul 16
Beyond the beaches: 5 offbeat tourist attractions in Sri Lanka you can’t miss

Sri Lanka, often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ is a paradise for travelers seeking sun-kissed beaches, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. While popular destinations like Colombo, Kandy, and Galle attract millions of tourists each year, Sri Lanka also boasts a plethora of offbeat places that offer a more authentic and […]

Jul 08
Sri Lankan rice and curry among the top 10 rice dishes in the world

Sri Lankan Rice & Curry hits the chart of “Top 10 Rice Dishes in the World”. Honouring our ancestors, for all the learnings of our unique rice and curry, with spices and nourishment, our current chefs and home chefs. You have made us proud. Source: https://www.facebook.com/100063505099115/posts/pfbid02rFn1YnKTLSthDUeF2PoVJDBsbEdGDLCApigSKuYE2pnA4oXaoH8VxBNzSovrpwb2l/?mibextid=RtaFA8

Jul 08
Sri Lanka Welcomes Vijay Devarakonda

Sri Lanka warmly welcomes the world-renowned actor Vijay Devarakonda! He arrived today at the Earl’s Regency Kandy hotel. Source: https://www.facebook.com/earlsregencyk

Jul 01
Sri Lanka crosses one million tourist arrival mark

Sri Lanka tourism reached a key milestone on Saturday, welcoming its one millionth tourist for 2024. The millionth tourist was Patricia Roe and her husband Paul from Ireland, who arrived on 29 June on UL 504 from London. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB), this is their first visit to the island […]

Jul 01
Sri Lanka is surging the travel Industry with new visa-free entry policy for Maldives, Seychelles and Singapore

Sri Lanka, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, is a captivating tourist destination renowned for its stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage, lush tea plantations, and vibrant wildlife. Visitors can explore ancient cities like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, admire the sacred Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, or embark on scenic train journeys through the picturesque […]

Jun 27
Shaping the future of travel: dnata’s Sebastien Doussin on Sri Lanka’s tourism boom

Strong Partnerships with Aitken Spence Travels Fuel Unprecedented Growth Sebastien Doussin, the Divisional Vice President of Global Ground Services at dnata Travel Group, recently graced the vibrant shores of Sri Lanka for the prestigious dnata partner event, Horizon: Sri Lanka. This landmark event, which brought together business leaders from across the dnata Travel Group, was […]

Jun 26
Emirates-linked dnata Travel Group upbeat on Sri Lanka tourism

dnata Travel Group is upbeat on Sri Lanka tourism’s recent upsurge and expressed confidence in the country drawing potentially high larger numbers in tandem with further improvement to its attractiveness to the global traveller. Part of world’s biggest carrier Emirates, the dnata Travel Group, is one of the foremost integrated tourism/travel giants internationally. Last financial […]

Jun 26
First 23 days of June see over 84,000 tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka has seen an influx of tourists, with 84,383 visitors arriving in the first 23 days of June, pushing the cumulative number of arrivals this year to over 981,162. Source: SLTDA