Month: May 2026
Sri Lanka set to launch South Asia’s first dedicated sustainable tourism association
By fostering responsible travel practices, the association seeks to educate stakeholders, including tourists, and businesses along with manufacturers …
ITB China 2026 expands 20%, fully sold out – Daily FT
The programme will focus on key developments in China’s travel market and the global tourism landscape, offering high-level insights, case studies and …
Andrews Travels strengthens Sri Lanka-Vietnam tourism cooperation with Saigontourist partnership
Andrews Travels Ltd., Sri Lanka, and Saigontourist, the largest tour operator in Vietnam, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to …
Muslim-friendly tourism: A rapidly growing global sector – Daily FT
Muslim-friendly tourism or Halal Tourism concern it is indeed emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in the global travel industry, …
Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) Tourism Promotion Planning Meeting – Sunday Times
During the meeting the group agreed on the need for proper training, vetted Nepali travel agencies, and community-engaged tourism that respects local …
Sri Lanka must capture more of India’s outbound travel boom: Tourism Deputy Minister
Commenting on changing travel behaviour globally, Prof. Ranasinghe said artificial intelligence (AI) and digital consumer trends are reshaping tourism …
Parliament approves free visa access for 40 countries in major tourism push – Daily FT
… a move aimed at accelerating tourism growth and improving the country’s competitiveness as a global travel destination. ..
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict – Hiru News
The economic fallout is spreading beyond the energy sector. Travel and tourism – a key pillar of diversification in several Gulf economies has been …
Sri Lanka showcases boutique and luxury tourism at B2B Luxury Connect 2026 | Daily FT
He commended the organisers for creating a platform that bridges Sri Lanka’s boutique properties with international tour operators, ensuring global …
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka hosts inagural ‘Sri Lankan Food Festival’ in
The festival witnessed the participation of Diplomatic Corps, South Indian actors, business leaders, members of travel and tourism associations, …