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Tourism Push amid Politics: Can Sri Lanka Hit 2025 Target?

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September 1, 2025
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Tourism Earnings Top $2 Billion in Seven Months doubting US$5 Billion Target

CNL Reporter
August 11, 2025
Travel and Tourism
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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.

Presidential Task Force to boost tourism development

CNL Reporter
August 7, 2025
Political, Travel and Tourism
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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,

Sri Lanka government to draft new law on tourism

CNL Reporter
June 27, 2025
Travel and Tourism
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Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have approved the drafting of a new law on tourism to reform the administrative structure of the sector, spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Trade Surplus Posts $531Milion in April in Export, Tourism, Remittance Gains

CNL Reporter
June 2, 2025
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Tourism
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Sri Lanka recorded a $531 million surplus in April 2025 as foreign currency inflows reached $2.2 billion,

Sri Lanka’s adventure tourism market to hit USD 2.1 billion by 2035:

CNL Reporter
May 16, 2025
Travel and Tourism
Tourism
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The Sri Lanka hiking and trekking tourism market is poised for remarkable growth, with its market size estimated

Alipay+ enters Sri Lanka, likely to boost online tourism payment

CNL Reporter
March 31, 2025
Travel and Tourism
Tourism
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In a major boost to Sri Lanka’s tourism and digital payment landscape, LankaPay, the country’s National Payment Network, has partnered with Ant International to enable Alipay+ acceptance across the country.

2025 Tourism boom begins with over 112,000 travelers arrival in Sri Lanka

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January 20, 2025
Travel and Tourism
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The tourism industry is witnessing a remarkable surge, welcoming over 112,000 visitors in the first two weeks of January, setting an optimistic tone for Sri Lanka’s trajectory in 2025.