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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Heads to Pottuvil,Sri Lanka

Ventive Hospitality and Marriott International have announced plans to open seven new hotels across India and Sri Lanka, including a high-end Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Pottuvil on Sri Lanka’s east coast. The Pottuvil project stands out as Sri Lanka’s only Ritz-Carlton Reserve, featuring 73 luxury villas and 80 branded residences. Positioned near Yala East National Park and Arugam Bay, the resort …

Sri Lanka Revives Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to Boost Spending and Formal Retail Growth

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July 8, 2025
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Sri Lanka Welcomed Over 116,000 Tourists in June

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July 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka recorded a significant influx of foreign tourists in June, with 116,469 arrivals reported during the first 26 days of the month.

Sri Lanka historic Nuwara Eliya building to be developed for tourism as post office

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June 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to promote tourism activities at a colonial-era building in Nuwara Eliya, keeping the post office in operation, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Sri Lanka government to draft new law on tourism

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June 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have approved the drafting of a new law on tourism to reform the administrative structure of the sector, spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.