Category: Sri Lanka Travel News

Visa launches unique initiative to drive tourism to Sri Lanka with #RepostSriLanka

December 6, 2019

  Visa, the global leader in payments technology, has launched a unique initiative that invites travellers who have visited Sri Lanka to showcase the unique warmth they experienced at the island nation. #RepostSriLanka went live as Visa’s initiative to encourage tourists to visit and discover Sri Lanka and its globally renowned appeal as a great … More Visa launches unique initiative to drive tourism to Sri Lanka with #RepostSriLanka

Jetwing triumphs at Presidential Environment Awards 2019

December 5, 2019

Jetwing Hotels was awarded the Gold and Silver Trophy of Commendation in the Hotel category at the Presidential Environment Awards 2019 for their contribution towards sustainability and environmental conservation. Jetwing Lake received the Gold trophy for their effective conservation of energy and renewable energy utilisation. Solar energy plays an essential role in their daily operations … More Jetwing triumphs at Presidential Environment Awards 2019

Biggest-ever promotion for Sri Lanka tourism: WTM highlights

November 14, 2019

Taking Responsibility for Safety & Security Panel Discussion conducted by the Minister Panel discussion with SLTPB MD Charmarie Maelge on Reputation Management: Organisational Positioning & PR Future-Proofing Lucky winner from National Geographic receiving her holiday offer from Sri Lankan Airlines CEO. Hotel stay provided by  Avani High Commissioner Manisha Gunesekera deivering the welcome address at … More Biggest-ever promotion for Sri Lanka tourism: WTM highlights

So Sri Lanka Pro 2019

September 20, 2019

Rio Waida experiencing a wave  Front row from left: SLTPB Managing Director Charmarie Maelge, SLTPB Director Events Prasad Daluwatte and SLTPB Director PR Madubhani Perera Sri Lanka to host World Surfing qualifying series So Sri Lanka Pro 2019 from 25-29 September To be held at iconic break point of Arugam Bay Surfers from 24 countries … More So Sri Lanka Pro 2019

Sri Lanka unveils new measures to boost India inbound

August 22, 2019

The Sri Lankan government has launched an ambitious tourism promotion programme in aiming to give a boost to the key revenue-generating sector of the island nation by attracting more Indian tourists. John Amaratunga, tourism minister of Sri Lanka presented a Ramayana Tourism Circuit at the Sri Lanka Tourism roadshow organised by the Federation of Indian … More Sri Lanka unveils new measures to boost India inbound

Plan the ultimate trip to Jaffna: 10 cool things to do on your adventure

July 2, 2019

Tired of venturing to the same spot over the long weekends? Bored of the standard cookie-cutter holiday? Keen to experience a new part of the country? Then Jaffna is just the destination for you. It’s not your typical over-commercialised or over-publicised vacation spot, however that’s part of Jaffna’s unique allure – it remains an area … More Plan the ultimate trip to Jaffna: 10 cool things to do on your adventure

Global tourism boss calls on world community to visit Sri Lanka as unwavering support

May 16, 2019

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili has called on the global community to offer its unwavering support to Sri Lanka through Tourism at this critical moment noting that hotels, beaches and other sites of interests are open as usual.       UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili In a video … More Global tourism boss calls on world community to visit Sri Lanka as unwavering support

Sri Lanka attends BIT International Travel Exhibition, holds Tourism Road Show in Milan

March 1, 2019

The ‘Sri Lanka Tourism Road Show’ was held in Milan, Italy on 8 February. The event was opened by Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Italy Daya S.J. Pelpola and Consul General of Sri Lanka in Milan Denzil Fonseka. After the opening ceremony, B2B meetings were held. The BIT International Travel Exhibition was held from 10 … More Sri Lanka attends BIT International Travel Exhibition, holds Tourism Road Show in Milan

Sri Lanka to give free visas to tourists for 06 months from April

February 28, 2019

Sri Lanka will grant free visas to tourists from key markets like the United Kingdom, Europe and Asian Buddhist countries like Thailand for six months from 1 April 2019 to encourage visits during months when arrivals usually slump. The government information office said in a statement the Cabinet of Ministers had approved the proposal by … More Sri Lanka to give free visas to tourists for 06 months from April