Month: January 2023
Ministry of State facilitates getting tourism off the ground post-1977 – The Island
As Minister of State, JRJ had presented the Tourism Development Act to establish the Ceylon Tourist Board. He appointed his brother Harry as Chairman …
Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion in China face delay amid demand planning | EconomyNext
Chinese tourists in Colombo, numbers are expected to drop as Beijing imposes restrictions on travel/Amitha Thennekoon economynext.
China to resume pilot outbound group tours to 20 countries including Sri Lanka
Travel agencies will also be allowed to offer flight and hotel packages to tourists starting at the same time, according to the notice.
Madrid tourism fair abuzz with return of Chinese visitors – Daily FT
MADRID, AFP: China’s prolific and big-spending tourists have been stuck at home, unable to travel for almost three years, and their looming return …
International tourist arrivals doubled in 2022 – UN – Daily News
Tourists tour the ruins of the ancient Nabatean City of Petra in southern Jordan in December 2022. UN: International visitor arrivals more than …
Tourism earnings surpass US$ 1.1bn in year 2022 – Breaking News | Daily Mirror
December income from the tourism trade showed continued improvement, … travel and tourism market, including Sri Lanka, from 2023 and beyond.
‘Seethawaka Odyssey’ on track to boost tourism – Daily News
Speaking to the media, Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena said, “Visitors will travel to the Waga Railway Station by train and then visit the Kalatuwawa …
Health Ministry clashes with Tourism Ministry over airport Covid-rule – Sunday Times
The Tourism Ministry on Friday issued a notice requiring foreign tourists to … Yesterday, the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Travel Operators …
Health Ministry clashes with Tourism Ministry over airport Covid-rule – Sunday Times
The Tourism Ministry on Friday issued a notice requiring foreign tourists to … Yesterday, the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Travel Operators …
Sri Lanka will issue Covid guidelines on arrivals from China: Health Minister – Daily Mirror
China lifted travel restrictions on outbound travel. The countries that depend on tourism now try to attract tourists from China.