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Sri Lanka’s cumulative tourist arrivals crossed the 1.5 million mark this year, reaching 1,517,000 by the evening of August 27, ..
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka launches World Bank-backed tourism strategy to boost visitor spend
Sri Lanka has launched the National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy (2026–2031) and the Global Promotional Campaign Roadmap Consultancy, supported by the World Bank’s Grant Facility for Project ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka woos tourists, investors from United Arab Emirates
Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Sri Lanka is looking to attract more travellers and investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with opportunities ranging from tourism and agriculture to logistics and ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka woos UAE tourists and investors as trade reaches $1.7 billion
Beyond tourism, Sri Lanka is also attracting more investment from the UAE, with logistics, BPO, IT and agriculture as key areas that could attract more foreign capital ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka Pilots Free Visa-On-Arrival Program for 35 Countries to Boost Tourism
Sri Lanka isn’t called the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” for nothing. With its eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, stunning white-sand beaches, abundant wildlife, distinctive architecture and rich ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka's economic crisis dashes hopes for post COVID-19 tourism recovery
GALLE, Sri Lanka, April 22 (Reuters) - With its ancient fort and sandy beaches, the city of Galle on Sri Lanka's southern coast should be awash with holidaymakers at this time of year. Instead, ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas for Travelers From These 35 Countries
Between Sri Lanka’s eight UNESCO world heritage sites, its thriving wildlife, and pristine white sand beaches, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has enough glimmer for everyone—and now, visiting the ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: Sri Lanka, AP Discuss Strengthening Ties
Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, called on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Vijayawada on Friday and held discussions on expanding cooperation between Sri Lanka and the state.
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: What’s Behind the ‘Credible Threat’ of Planned Attacks in a Sri Lankan Tourist Hotspot?
On Wednesday, October 23, barely a month after Sri Lanka elected a new president, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo issued a travel advisory warning U.S. citizens to “avoid” Arugam Bay, a tourist hotspot ...