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Sri Lanka’s best tourism years are still ahead, but the island must push hotel growth beyond Colombo and the southern coast, stitch its attractions into longer travel circuits and sharpen its pitch to ...
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 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 tourism’s billion dollar problem: Record arrivals, shrinking value
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has much to celebrate. In 2025, the country welcomed a record 2.36 million international visitors, surpassing pre-pandemic arrival levels and reinforcing confidence that ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: After Years of Turmoil, Sri Lanka Is Making a Return — Here's How to Visit
The past few years have not been easy on this South Asian island, but the place — and its people — are on the upswing. Prasad Ramamurthy is a former Condé Nast Traveller, India editor with over two ...
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 ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Tourism: The Forgotten Gem Perched on the Indian Ocean
Get full access to The Daily Beast for $1 On the overlooked end of an island, old Sri Lanka culture still shines through. Courtesy of Alexandra Talty This is the latest installment of our ...
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 ...