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India’s first international cruise from Chennai to Sri Lanka takes off | Daily FT
The cruise tour package will allow tourists to visit the ports of Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Jaffna in Sri Lanka, before returning to Chennai.
Tourism stakeholders raise concerns over all-night music festival in Bentota on Saturday
In a letter to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Priyantha Fernando, the Bentota-Beruwala Hoteliers Association stressed, …
SL records lowest tourism monthly income of US$ 132mn in May – Business – Daily Mirror
The collapse of the rupee by 80 percent last year also made Sri Lanka a cheaper travel destination for tourists. Sri Lanka has recorded over half …
Off season starter May exceeds monthly tourist arrivals target – Daily FT
SL welcomes 83,309 tourists in May, pushing YTD figure to 524,486 … Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in May exceeded its target despite it being a …
Tourism earnings surpass $ 800 m in first five months – Daily FT
By Charumini de Silva The tourism industry has managed to rebound with earnings exceeding $ 800 million along with the boost in arrivals in 2023.
Monthly tourist arrivals fall below 100, 000 for first time this year – Breaking News
… source markets issuing travel advisories against visiting Sri Lanka. However, May recorded the lowest tourist arrivals for this year so far.
Tea Board Chief regrets tourism industry failure to promote world-famous Ceylon Tea
In a critical evaluation of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry training and innovation, a top official on Wednesday claimed that the tourism sector …
Hotel Show Colombo returns in July after three-year hiatus – Daily FT
SLHGA President Asela Wavita said the Hotel Show Colombo 2023 is a good kick start for the tourism industry that is looking forward to catering …
Tourism Alliance says destination consumer marketing campaign reaches new heights
With consumers being the decision makers, travel trade marketing alone is inadequate to quickly rebuild demand, following negative news and …
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enhance cooperation in tourism sector – The Island
Prof. Seneviratne said so at a special tourism promotion briefing organised by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka for travel agents and media …