Key post offices to be developed as tourist attractions
2025-03-07
A new program will be launched under the Postal Department to transform post offices in key cities into tourist attractionsContinue Reading
City planning to have Sri Lankan Identity
2025-03-05
Sri Lanka has the potential to become an attractive tourist destination through well-planned urban development that transcends traditional construction methods,Continue Reading
Govt explores possibility of transporting tourists to Sinharaja Forest via Nilwala River
2025-01-29
Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi has engaged in an inspection tour of the Nilwala River to exploreContinue Reading
SL holds talks with Malaysia to promote Ramayana Trail Activities
2024-08-26
Sri Lanka and Malaysia have engaged in discussions aimed at promoting Sri Lanka’s Ramayana Trail tourism in Malaysia. According toContinue Reading
Popular Polish celebrity couple in Sri Lanka to promote tourism
2024-08-20
Popular Polish celebrity couple Cezery Pazura and Edyta Pazura have arrived in Sri Lanka as part of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Saudi ranked as 3rd potential tourism market for Sri Lanka in June 2024
2024-08-01
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh says Saudi Arabia was ranked as the 3rd potential market for Sri Lankan tourismContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees surge in tourism due to Eco-Friendly initiatives
2024-07-29
Compared to the past two years, 2024 is expected to see a significant increase in the number of local andContinue Reading
Inter-ministerial MOUs signed to bolster tourism industry
2024-07-24
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has committed Rs. 113 million to execute key initiatives outlined in the MemorandumContinue Reading
Rs 80 million to strengthen 4 rural hospitals in tourist hotspots
2024-07-23
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed to improve health facilities in areas with minimal health services for theContinue Reading
Foreign employment agencies urged to help expand Tourism Industry
2024-07-22
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited foreign employment agencies to collaborate in expanding Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry. The President said ifContinue Reading
Certification Scheme for 100 SMEs in Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector
2024-05-30
Over 100 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector were awarded the National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme (NSTCS),Continue Reading
SLCB conducts MICE tourism training for Hoteliers in the South
2024-05-22
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), an entity under the Ministry of Tourism, concluded the Southern Hoteliers Training Program onContinue Reading
Hiran Cooray appointed Chairman of Tourism Advisory Committee
2024-05-15
Veteran hotelier Hiran Cooray has been appointed as the Chairman of the Tourism Advisory Committee. The appointment was made byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s IATA agents back new $50 single-entry tourist visa
2024-05-07
The IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka (IAASL) have backed the government’s recent solution to introduce a single-entry touristContinue Reading
Opposition Leader slams “Foolish” move to increase tourist visa fees
2024-04-18
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has questioned the government’s decision to suddenly increase the visa fee of foreign tourists atContinue Reading
Vehicle imports allowed for special requirements : Update from Minister
2024-04-04
Sri Lanka’s ban on vehicle imports has been relaxed to allow one-year-old vehicles to be imported for tourism purposes, asContinue Reading
1000 vehicles to be imported for Tourism Sector under two categories
2024-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the importation of 1000 vehicles for Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector. According toContinue Reading
Free visa scheme for 07 countries extended
2024-04-01
The pilot project of Free Visa to seven countries will be extended until April 30, 2024, Minister of Tourism HarinContinue Reading