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News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sri-lanka-approves-free-tourist-065643005.html
Published on: Wednesday 21 August 2024

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from 35 countries including China, India and Russia, a top official said on Thursday, in an effort to boost ...

News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Tamarind Gardens Homestay Expands Cultural Immersion Programs as Sri Lankan Tourism Reaches Record Heights

News channel or source: https://www.usatoday.com/press-release/story/24711/tamarind-gardens-homestay-expands-cultural-immersion-programs-as-sri-lankan-tourism-reaches-record-heights/
Published on: Wednesday 28 January 2026

Tamarind Gardens Homestay has announced the expansion of its Live Like a Local cultural immersion program in response to unprecedented demand from international travelers seeking authentic experiences ...

News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Is This the Comeback of Sri Lanka’s Tourism? $1.5 Billion Revenue Suggests So

News channel or source: https://skift.com/2024/07/10/is-this-the-comeback-of-sri-lankas-tourism-a-1-5-billion-revenue-suggests-so/
Published on: Tuesday 09 July 2024

Through a combination of targeted promotions, improved airline services, and strategic visa policies, Sri Lanka is inching closer to its goal of attracting 2.5 million tourists this year. Sri Lanka's ...

News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka: Travel and tourism beyond the hotspots

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/featured/sri-lanka-travel-and-tourism-beyond-the-hotspots/ar-AA1VE5KT
Published on: Tuesday 03 February 2026

Something is quietly changing in the way people are travelling to Sri Lanka and it shows in the numbers. In January 2026 alone, more than 223,000 international visitors arrived on the island, making ...

News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: G Adventures Relaunches Sri Lanka Sailing Itinerary

News channel or source: https://www.travelagentcentral.com/tours/g-adventures-relaunches-sri-lanka-sailing-itinerary
Published on: Wednesday 09 July 2025

G Adventures is dropping anchor once again in Sri Lanka as it relaunches its popular sailing adventures along the island’s southern coastline. Combining adventure and relaxation, the trips offer a ...

News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/sri-lanka-approves-free-tourist-091549743.html
Published on: Monday 23 October 2023

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: A surfboard is seen in the middle of an empty beach, near hotels at Unawatuna beach in Galle By Uditha Jayasinghe ...

News Sri Lanka » Central » Tourism: Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/sri-lanka-approves-free-tourist-visa-seven-countries-boost-tourism-2023-10-24/
Published on: Monday 23 October 2023

COLOMBO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement issued by the media ministry said on ...