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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 » Southern » Tourism: Indian tourists emerge among Sri Lanka's highest daily spenders, says tourism chief
India, July 16 -- Sri Lanka should leverage its unique attractions-including its wildlife, beaches, hill country and cultural heritage-to attract higher-spending travellers - Former Sri Lankan ministe ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka’s tourism paradox: More visitors, less money
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is posting arrival numbers that many destinations would envy, yet it is increasingly troubled by a disconcerting trend: the country is welcoming record numbers of visitors ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – new research
With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year. But my research suggests that the country might not ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry Revives Despite Public Protests
‘There Is Zero Accountability’: India’s ‘Cockroaches’ Question Modi and a Broken System Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has commenced its recovery after setbacks suffered due to this year’s economic and ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Fallout between the Maldives and India is ‘absolutely’ benefiting Sri Lanka, says tourism minister
Calls for Indian travelers to boycott the Maldives is "absolutely" helping Sri Lanka's travel industry, the country's Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said Thursday. "The Maldives issue is … helping us ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Odisha Should Look at Sri Lanka to Attract Tourists
Tourism today is no longer confined by national boundaries. Travellers compare destinations rather than countries. A family in Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai planning a ...