Month: December 2024
Sri Lanka records 02 millionth tourist arrival – Newswire
A total of 161,383 tourist arrivals were recorded from 01-22 December 2024, with the highest number of tourists from India (35,131). Tourist arrivals …
Northern Ireland tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms
From January 8, all non-European visitors to the UK who do not require a visa will instead need to purchase an Electronic Travel Authorisation.
Maldivian State Minister for Tourism Accuses MDP of Plot to Target Resorts – Newsfirst.lk
Maldivian State Minister of Tourism Mohamed Nihad on Monday accused the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of planning a terrorist attack …
Sri Lanka sees over 2200 Israeli tourists in 52 days from Nov. 1 despite threats: data
Israel on October 23 asked its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Sri Lanka, leave coastal tourist areas including Arugam Bay and stop overt …
Sri Lanka set to welcome 2 millionth tourist tomrrow – Daily FT
… Travel / Tourism Youth / Careers / Higher Education · Sports Special … Speaking at the National Tourism Awards 2024 last Friday, Sri Lanka Tourism …
Sri Lanka Tourism optimistic of reaching ‘unreachable’ targets by 2029 | Daily FT
… Travel / Tourism Youth / Careers / Higher Education · Sports Special … Asserts tourism’s contribution to GDP currently at 11%; could grow to 15%-20%.
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau Partners with Uva Wellassa University to Promote MICE …
Mr. Dheera Hettiarachchi -Chairman SLCB delivered an inspiring address that highlighted the importance of developing local talent to meet the growing …
Tourism Minister champions optimism and sustainability for growth – Daily FT
… Tourism Awards 2024; Stresses creativity, quality service and innovation in revitalising Sri Lanka’s standing as a premier travel destination …
PATA Chief says Sri Lanka’s tourism sector charts pathway to growth – Daily FT
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO Noor Ahmad last Friday said Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is charting a path towards prosperity and growth …
Storytelling as Strategy – DailyNews
… tourism brands in Sri Lanka to implement brand journalism. Through documentary-style videos, virtual tours, and personal travel stories, tourism …