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October 8, 2024

By Pasan Wijewardana, Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing for Sun Siyam Pasikudah and Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Globally, the tourism industry is shifting towards more personalized, experiential, and sustainable travel. Post-pandemic, travelers are seeking unique experiences that connect them with nature, culture, and wellness. Technology is also playing a key role in reshaping the […]

October 1, 2024

Aviyana, in a move to promote business and tourism hand in hand ,Sri Lanka’s first-ever 7-star hotel, has chosen to be the Main Sponsor for the highly anticipated Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024, which is set to take place on November 2nd and 3rd 2024 at the Crown Plaza, Dubai, UAE. Sri Lanka Trade […]

September 5, 2024

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Inqbaytor, a leading Sri Lankan travel technology company, is thrilled to announce that its innovative Ticket Gadget Super App has been recognized at the prestigious SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024. Ticket Gadget secured the titles of both Western Province Winner and National Winner for Best Innovative Product in Hospitality and Tourism. Organized by SLASSCOM, […]

August 26, 2024

HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2024 – In spring 2024, the Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports of Hainan Province launched a global “Hainan Tourism & Cultural Excellence Top 10” selection event, which received widespread media coverage and enthusiastic support from around the world. Top spots include Ling Shui’s […]

August 23, 2024

Effective October 1, 2024, Sri Lanka will offer visa-free entry to citizens of 35 countries, including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This six-month policy aims to boost tourism by simplifying the travel process. Furthermore, Sri Lanka will continue to provide free tourist visas to visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, […]

August 7, 2024

Fly a World Consultants and Tourism Pvt. Ltd., a leading destination management company in Sri Lanka, has been awarded the title of “Most Trending Foreign Travel and Tourism Consultant” 2023/24 at the Excellency Awards 2024 organized by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Community Development (CECD). In addition to this recognition, the Company’s Chairman, M.C.M. Shahood, […]

July 17, 2024

17 July 2024, Colombo: Seylan Bank reaffirms their dedication to supporting efforts at developing tourism and wildlife conservation, through their exclusive partnership with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The bank with a heart is collaborating with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, together with its wildlife and nature based-tourism arm, Cinnamon Nature Trails, to partner for the “Gathering […]

June 13, 2024

Nyne Hotels is proud to announce that it has been recognised by the National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme for its outstanding sustainability initiatives. This prestigious certification, awarded by the NSTCS in collaboration with the UNDP and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Tourism, acknowledges Nyne Hotels’ commitment to promoting sustainable practices within the tourism industry. Several […]

June 6, 2024

Kelani Valley Plantations PLC pioneers intellectual tourism concept and establishment of on-estate biodiversity conservation center Kelani Valley Plantations (KVPL), a Hayleys Plantations company, proudly announced a historic achievement with its “Triple Crown of World Firsts” event. This milestone centers around Halgolla Estate, which has become the first tea estate in the world to achieve the […]

May 8, 2024

Emirates reaffirms support to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector through Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Dubai, UAE – 8 May 2024: Emirates has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to promoting tourism to Sri Lanka through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau at Arabian Travel Market […]

Sri Lanka’s tourism potential in the East must be realized

Aviyana becomes the main sponsor for Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024

Inqbaytor’s Ticket Gadget Revolutionizes Travel: Wins Best Innovative Product in Hospitality and Tourism at SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards

2024 Hainan Tourism & Cultural Excellence Top 10 Revealed

Sri Lanka Announces Visa-Free Entry for Travelers from 35 Countries, Including India, the United Kingdom, and the United States

Fly a World Consultants and Tourism Pvt Ltd honored at Excellency Awards 2024

Seylan Cards, in collaboration with Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, hosts “The Gathering of the Giants”

Nyne Hotels is recognised by the National Sustainable Tourism Certification Scheme

Sri Lanka’s Halgolla certified as world’s first ‘regenagri’ certified tea estate

Emirates extends strategic partnership with Sri Lanka Tourism to boost visitor traffic to the South Asian island