Month: March 2026
Tourism eyes marketing push as “economic crash” looms | Print Edition – Sunday Times
Travel is impeded on tourists flying in via the Gulf region with either cancellations or postponements and some even opting to travel on alternate …
Australian High Commissioner debunks misleading travel risk claims for Sri Lanka – Daily FT
He was concerned that it can undermine trust, cause suspicion, affect tourist travel as much as it can affect the Government’s plan for growth in …
Female Leaders to Gather at Women in Tourism Career Summit Hosted by Cinnamon …
To help shift that narrative, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is bringing together female leaders from across tourism, hospitality, aviation and travel to …
NPCI International eyes Indian tourists to boost UPI merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka
In 2023, approximately 30 m Indians travelled overseas and spent a total of $ 33 b for overseas travel · Indian tourists to Sri Lanka: key driver in …
Access, not demand will decide Sri Lanka tourism’s future | Daily FT
Even the perception of instability—whether accurate or not—has a direct bearing on travel decisions. Tourism, more than most industries, is highly …
Mideast crisis slows tourism’s March momentum, YTD figure nears 650,000 mark | Daily FT
… travel flows. Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe confirmed a sharp drop in arrivals, particularly via major transit hubs in the Middle …
Sri Lanka tourism goes smart with ‘LilyLanka’ debut – Daily Mirror
It integrates essential services such as pre-arrival eSIM connectivity through Dialog Axiata, travel insurance via People’s Insurance and a location- …
Sri Lanka’s first Integrated Travel Ecosystem Platform launched – DailyNews
Sri Lanka marks a proud milestone in its tourism journey with the official launch of Lily Lanka, a locally developed digital travel platform created …
ATM 2026 moved from May to August amid Gulf situation – Hiru News
… travel and tourism community with greater confidence and flexibility to attend. Now in its 33rd edition, Arabian Travel Market serves as a key …
SL extends visas to support tourists amid global travel disruptions – Hiru News
… travel uncertainties. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has confirmed that all heritage sites, national parks, and resorts are functioning …