Month: January 2026
Proposal to develop Sri Lanka as a retail tourism hub (3.0) – Daily FT
Context Globally retail tourism represents about 6%1 of travel and tourism’s direct contribution to world GDP. According to the World Travel and …
Call for tighter health checks amidst regional Nipah threat – The Island
… tourist entry points. He warned that although no Nipah virus cases … travel and tourism. He also urged Sri Lankans travelling abroad and …
Beijing Capital Airlines to launch direct flights to BIA from Jan. 31 – Hiru News
… travel and tourism links between the two countries. Close. Forgot password? Please put in your email: Send me my password! Close message. Login. This …
Sri Lanka Tourism Makes a Strong Impression at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
A wide range of travel packages, customised itineraries, accommodation options, and experiential offerings were presented to interested German …
Govt. to launch digital entry passes to boost tourism – Hiru News
The government is set to introduce a digital entry pass system for tourist attractions and further expedite visa processing to enhance the travel …
SL Embassy in Vienna and SLTPB participate in Ferien Messe Wien – DailyNews
… travel and tourism fair from January 15-18 in Vienna. As the Official Partner Country of the 2026 edition, Sri Lanka received prominent visibility …
Sri Lanka’s January hotel bookings dip in January: Chamber chief | EconomyNext
… tourism sector, striking at the onset of the peak travel season. “In tourism, there were two aspects: the impact on bookings and infrastructure …
Do not ignore Nipah risk, pay attention to foreign tourists: Dr. Chamal – Breaking News
“Preventive attention is crucial, especially considering international travel and tourism,” he said, adding that public awareness is equally important …
Sri Lanka featured as Partner Country at Austria’s largest tourism fair | Daily FT
The 2026 edition of Ferien Messe Wien brought together exhibitors from around the world and attracted thousands of visitors seeking travel inspiration …
Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential at Vakantiebeurs 2026 in Netherlands – Daily FT
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with a delegation of 15 leading local travel and tourism companies, represented Sri Lanka …