Arugambay tourism boom sparks law, safety and infrastructure concerns
Arugambay, Sri Lanka’s world-famous surfing paradise, has once again entered peak season,
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Tourist Arrivals Surge as Sri Lanka Tops World Beauty Ranking”
Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world for 2025 by global travel authority Big 7 Travel,
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Tourist arrivals in August top 99,000
A total of 99,406 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in August, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
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Tourism Earnings Top $2 Billion in Seven Months doubting US$5 Billion Target
Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue surpassed $2 billion in the first seven months of 2025, though July saw a slight year-on-year dip despite strong arrivals.
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Sri Lanka Risks Booking.com Exit amid new Tax, Threatening Tourism Recovery
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Sri Lankans Found Behind Alleged Illegal Foreign Tourist Businesses
Some businesses suspected of being illegally operated by foreigners—particularly Israeli nationals—are in fact registered under the names of Sri Lankans,
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Presidential Task Force to boost tourism development
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force to drive the rapid and sustainable development of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry,
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Sri Lanka earned $3.7 bln from tourist arrivals in six months
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that an income of $3.7 billion has been generated from tourist arrivals over the past six months.
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Sri Lanka crowned world’s most beautiful Island.
Sri Lanka, ranked the No. 1 island in the world by global travel platform Big 7 Travel. The recognition comes as part of their annual list of the Top 50 Best Islands in the World, celebrating the beauty, diversity, and unique experiences offered by islands across the globe. Big 7 Travel described Sri Lanka as an island that “has it …
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Tourists get driving license in 5 minutes at Air Port
Sri Lanka has established a new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic in the Arrivals Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, offering foreign tourists the convenience of obtaining a valid driving license within a mere five minutes. This new facility was officially opened under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation, Bimal …
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