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 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 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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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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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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November earnings at $ 272.9 m reflect 33% YoY growth Month-on-month basis Nov. earnings up 47% in tandem with higher arrivals
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Sri Lankan authorities are bringing together all stakeholders in tourism at a conference in January to finalise a nation branding strategy to propel the industry which is enjoying a period of growth, officials said.
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Addresses 59th Anniversary of THASL, urges tourism sector to build financial buffers and reduce reliance on Govt. interventions during crises Stresses on need for stakeholders to learn from past vulnerabilities and prepare for future disruptions Calls on industry to capitalise on opportunities, as country benefits from more stable political and economic environment
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Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals have shown strong growth, rising 18% year-on-year (YoY) in the first 26 days of November with 156,174 visitors registered.
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