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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Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues to thrive, with 120,961 tourist arrivals recorded in the first 20 days of November,
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Sri Lanka has emerged as a premier destination for solo travelers, according to new data from Flash Pack and Forbes magazine.
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The international ferry service connecting Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka has been suspended for over a month due to monsoon.
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Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam says creative assets to be finalised next month with full-scale rollout set for January and peak promotional activities scheduled for May Stresses creating a consistent year-round destination image replacing campaign taglines to boost global appeal and maximise returns Opines previous campaign although conceptualised, lacked strategic breadth required for global tourism push Expresses confidence in attracting more tourists, …
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Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone, surpassing 1.7 million arrivals so far for 2024 with over 100,000 visitors welcomed during the first 17 days of November, signalling a strong momentum as the year-end holiday season approaches.
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Launch of the mobile registration service for service providers across the country, starting with Hikkaduwa and Koggala by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Hotel Management (SLITHM) garnered about 600 such registrations, top officials said.
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