Month: January 2025
Sri Lanka records over 200,000 tourist arrivals in January – Ada Derana
The number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka in January 2024 has surpassed 200000, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)
Retailers back VAT refund scheme to attract high-spending tourists – Daily Mirror
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Sri Lanka experienced a 12.8 percent growth in retail tourism GDP contribution between 2010 and …
SLRA lauds Govt’s VAT refund scheme – DailyNews
Retail tourism contributes approximately 6% of the global travel and tourism sector’s direct GDP and is pivotal in enhancing tourist experiences …
Suspension of Odyssey train affects tourism – Daily Mirror
Travel Travel Getaways Travel Tips Business Travel · Medicine Happy News … tourism. The public said the Railways Department has suspended the …
Govt explores possibility of transporting tourists to Sinharaja Forest via Nilwala River
Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi has engaged in an inspection tour of the Nilwala River to explore the …
Aitken Spence Travels opens branch in Jaffna – Daily Mirror
… Tourism Sector. Most Popular Articles. 1. Sri Lanka ranked 9th best destination to travel in 2025 in BBC’s first-ever travel guide. 2. Sri Lanka 75 …
New Zealand eases visa rules for ‘digital nomads’ to boost tourism – Sri Lanka Mirror
… travel while working remotely – in an attempt to boost tourism. Under the new rules, visitors can carry out remote working for a foreign employer …
BagID: Transforming future of travel – Daily FT
“Advanced travel technologies can position Sri Lanka as a leader in sustainable tourism,” Eldøy remarks. By improving efficiency and elevating the …
British Travel Awards recognises Halo Holidays as Best Travel Company for South East Asia
… tourism, IT/BPO industry, shipping & logistics and rural agriculture. These areas were highlighted during the President’s maiden speech in …
Japan tourism figures show Australians are flocking to ‘the new Bali’ | Daily FT
TokudAw travel agency Managing Director Wanping Aw said winter guests were venturing to Japan’s lesser-known ski destinations compared to previous …