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CAA Chairman declares Sri Lanka is back in businessReveals negotiations ongoing with Cathay Pacific and Kuwait to resume their servicesLikely to make arrangements with Philippine Airlines this week The Government has approved the Russian flag carrier – Aeroflot to operate in Sri Lanka, increasing the number of registered airlines to nearly 30. “We issued approval […]

The Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation has decided to name the Pinnawala Zoo as Sri Lanka’s first Night Safari Zone, with the intention of attracting both local and foreign tourists. The Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister has discussed the problems related to the Pinnawala Zoo and the Elephant Orphanage with the relevant […]

Russian flag carrier will initially have 2 services per week on Thursday and SundayFirst flight likely on 10 Oct. after earlier services suspended from early JuneRussia lays condition authorities must provide uninterrupted fuel supply or bear the cost at alternate refuelling destination Minister confirms letter agreeing to conditions signed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe was issued to […]

Sri Lanka Tourism will continue to expand its bilateral and cultural ties with its Indian counterparts by venturing into a series of roadshows in key Indian cities from September 26-30. The first roadshow will be held at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi on September 28 and at St Regis Hotel in Mumbai on […]

Aitken Spence Travels was a participant of the travel showIFTM is a prestigious meeting place for tourism professionalsIt is a multi-target trade fair for tourism and travel, which covers all travel reasons: Business, Leisure, Groups, MICE The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) is leading from the front on destination marketing at the […]

The repeatedly battered tourism industry in the last three years is showing some recovery with the resurgence of global leisure travel and the focused efforts by the Lankan authorities and industry stakeholders to lure more travelers to the country.  According to earnings data compiled by the Central Bank, Sri Lanka has earned US$ 67.9 million […]

Popular Indian chain to entice travellers from neighbouring giant to the eight-room Albatross Boutique Villa Digana, Kandy by The Clarks  The Clarks Hotels and Resorts of India is strengthening its footprints in Sri Lanka by opening The Albatross Boutique Villa in Digana, Kandy.  They are aiming to promote the country to Indian travelers and take […]

SLTDA Chairman says SL is all set for a bounce back after 2018 Expresses confidence in achieving 1 m arrivals and over $ 1.5 b earnings by 2022 endSteps up efforts to increase air connectivity, seating capacities, jet fuel availability SLAITO Chief calls for global trade promotions to signify SL is open for business, to counter adverse […]

The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) with Sri Lanka Tourism will launch promotions in Tokyo next year to tap the vast Japanese tourist market, Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council (SLJBC) President and (SLAITO) Past President Mahen Kariyawasam told the Sunday Observer yesterday. “We are grateful to Japan for not issuing a travel advisory […]

WTM to take place in London in November Three SL road shows in India this month The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is expected to ramp up its promotion drive leading up to the year-end festive season, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and around 50-70 private sector stakeholders from the local tourism […]