Government aims to attract high-end tourists
The government is aiming to increase the quality in the tourism sector just as quantity in order to attract high-end tourists to the country, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said.
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Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists in 2025 amid economic recovery
Sri Lanka is poised to make a significant leap in its tourism industry, aiming for 3 million tourist arrivals in 2025. This ambitious target comes on the heels of a projected 2.1 million visitors in 2024 as the nation steadily recovers from the economic challenges it faced in recent years.
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Home Lands to build Sri Lanka’s first tourists resort apartments
In a significant stride toward redefining modern living spaces, Home Lands Skyline Ltd., has announced the successful acquisition of 5A 0R 24.50P of premier land located in Negombo.
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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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