AASL issues scam alert over selling unclaimed luggage for Rs. 645
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has alerted the public on a false post circulating on social media claiming that unclaimed luggage is being offered for sale at a price of Rs. 645, Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd. (AASL) said.
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Govt plans to make Sri Lanka an attractive tourist destination
President Anura Kumara Disanayake has instructed officials to promptly implement the necessary plans to position Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for tourists,
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Tourist Arrivals Exceed 2 Million After 5 Years
The 2,000,000th tourist for 2024 arrived today at 10:49 AM at the Bandaranaike International Airport on flight UL 403 from Bangkok.
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The Sanchi Maha Bodhi Festival joins India’s national festival calendar.
The Sanchi Maha Bodhi Festival has been added to the National Festival Calendar issued by the Government of India by naming the various religious and cultural festivals held in India as National Festivals from this year.
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PATA Chief says Sri Lanka’s tourism sector charts pathway to growth
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO Noor Ahmad last Friday said Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is charting a path towards prosperity and growth, whilst praising its unique offerings and need for innovation and collaboration.
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Sri Lanka welcomes over 1.9 m tourists, eyes record-breaking year
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam on Saturday said the sector is on track to end 2024 on a high,
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Super luxury AIDAstella cruise makes her maiden call to Sri Lanka
Super luxury passenger vessel M.V. AIDAstella of AIDA Cruises, with 2,139 passengers and 640 crew on board, made her maiden call at the Port of Colombo on 11th December 2024.
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India and Sri Lanka discuss economy, security and tourism
Kicking off his three-day official visit to India, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had discussions with top Indian Ministers, which focused on the economy, regional security and tourism.
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Russia boosts early December tourist surge in Sri Lanka
Russian tourists have given a kickstart to December arrivals, with the country welcoming nearly 24,000 visitors in the first four days of December.
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Kalpitiya Island Tourism Development to be revitalized soon under new government
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