Month: March 2026
Middle East tensions may hit tourism and energy sectors – The Island
According to a Tourism industry leader, global travel demand is highly sensitive to geopolitical developments affecting major aviation corridors. He …
LilyLanka platform launched to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital tourism strategy – Daily Mirror
… tourism industry, with the Government urging the sector to embrace digital tools to remain competitive in the global travel market.
FM launches ‘Lily Lanka’ tourism app – Newswire
Addressing the event, Minister Herath stressed the need for a strong digital infrastructure for tourism, noting that global travel trends are …
British Airways to Resume Colombo Flights After 11 Years – Lanka Sara
The resumption of direct flights between London and Colombo is expected to enhance tourism, improve business travel links, and provide greater …
Sri Lanka assures seamless travel experience for tourists – Ada Derana
… travel experience across the island, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has announced. Despite recent global travel disruptions linked to …
Big boost for Sri Lanka tourism as British Airways confirms new route – Newswire
… tourism sector ahead of the winter 2026 season. The … The introduction of the route comes amid strong global travel demand and shifting travel …
Special QR for SME and large industries, tourism sectors – DailyNews
Special QR-based arrangements have been organised to ensure tourist travel and industrial fuel requirements are met without interruption. A …
Sri Lanka Tourism ensures seamless travel with priority fuel and LPG access – Daily Mirror
Fearing a possible fuel shortage stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, the government has introduced a national fuel quota for vehicles.
Eyes Indian MICE market as ME crisis dents March tourism revenue by US$ 40mn
Furthermore, for stranded tourists unable to immediately restructure their travel itineraries, tourism authorities have partnered with the …
Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance launches ‘Love Sri Lanka, Always’ campaign – Hiru News
… travel experiences. The main aim of the campaign is to change how people think about travelling to Sri Lanka and to tackle the long-standing issue …