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Oct 18
SL begins joint-industry promotion to woo around 5,000 FIFA World Cup fans

Travel and hotel trade will begin to market attractive packages from WednesdaySLCB Chief commends efforts by Minister and stakeholders Sri Lanka Tourism will begin to market the special travel packages targeting to capture a fraction of the FIFA World Cup 2022 fans from this week, where the stakeholders are aiming to draw around 3,000 to […]

Oct 18
SriLankan Airlines to host over 150 international travel trade partners in November

SriLankan Airlines, as a prime promoter of destination Sri Lanka, in a bid to support the country’s tourism recovery drive, will be hosting over 150 international travel agents in Colombo for a commercial conference and a travel mart in mid-November this year.  This will be the first time in recent history that such a large representation […]

Oct 17
Sri Lanka among the top 13 safest countries to travel – Worldpackers

“Travelling and exploring the world is one of the best feelings ever but hey, it can be intimidating! If you’re a solo travellers (especially travelling alone as a woman) or someone more vulnerable, you may have a few doubts about going on a trip which is understandable.  However, travelling should be enjoyable for everyone and […]

Oct 17
SriLankan teams up with UK tour operators

SriLankan Airlines, with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom, hosted 30 of the UK’s premier tour operators recently to discuss positive developments in the tourism landscape of Sri Lanka. Travellers from the UK have long preferred Sri Lanka as a holiday destination, especially during winters, and the UK government has now […]

Oct 17
Over 70 firms to boost destination Sri Lanka at WTM

Trade show will be from 7th to 9th November at the World Travel Market at ExCel, LondonOver 70 travel and tourism companies, including Aitken Spence Travels will be joining to represent Sri LankaThis year WTM marks its 43rd anniversary A large industry delegation comprising over 70 travel and tourism firms has confirmed participation to make […]

Oct 17
Qatar Airways will increase flights to SL during FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup matches will be from 20 November to 18 DecemberQatar Airways is the FIFA World Cup 2022 official airline partnerThe Sri Lanka ‘FIFA Zone’ will be in Negombo Qatar Airways will increase its flight frequency to Colombo during the FIFA World Cup 2022, to woo visitors to Sri Lanka during non-match days, Tourism […]

Oct 13
SL tourism sector to revive gradually – First Capital Research

Although Sri Lankan tourism is yet to recover from consecutive challenges, global growth trends in tourism have seen Sri Lankan businesses start to gradually revive amidst the eased political unrest and availability of necessities, stated a First Capital Research (FCR) report on tourism forecasts.  Inbound tourists in Sri Lanka went downhill shortly after April, amidst […]

Oct 13
SL Tourism seeks to score with Football World Cup

Create awareness among football-playing nations that Sri Lanka is a destination during the extended breaks between games.Promotional activities will be carried out by the DMCs and via social media.2022 Qatar World Cup is scheduled to take place in the city of Doha from 20 November to 18 December. Sri Lanka Tourism has commenced promotional activities […]

Oct 13
Aeroflot returns to Sri Lanka after 4-month hiatus

Announces plan to increase frequency from twice to thrice weekly flights from Nov. to March 2023Tourism Minister Harin Fernando says SL expects an influx of tourists from Nov. onwards Russia’s flag carrier – Aeroflot arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, resuming flights between Moscow and Colombo after a lapse of four months, whilst announcing that it […]

Oct 07
Sri Lanka gains recognition as one of the friendliest countries in the world

The friendliest countries in the world: 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards Sri Lanka has been recognized as one of the top 10 friendliest countries in the world. ” They say you can travel the world and you’ll never find anywhere as welcoming as home, but we don’t quite think that’s true. From the ever-beaming people of […]