Sri Lanka News News Sri Lanka » Tourism: BIMSTEC must build seamless regional tourism network - Deputy Minister
Sri Lanka, July 22 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe yesterday (21) called on BIMSTEC member states to strengthen regional tourism cooperation through improved connectivity, ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka approves free tourist visas for 35 countries to boost tourism
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 » Tourism: Sri Lanka names 40 countries whose citizens can enjoy free tourist visas in 2026
The Sri Lanka government have announced free tourist visas for citizens of 40 selected countries as part of efforts to boost international tourism.
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Reinventing Sri Lanka: As the country reopens to international travelers, the tourism industry ponders its future
A year ago, Dinesh Perera and his friends owned and operated the only two LGBTQ-friendly accommodations in Colombo: Mahasen by Foozoo and Mahasen Terrace by Foozoo. Both hotels sat opposite each other ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: AI reshapes future for Sri Lanka’s hospitality and tourism sectors
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend; it is already transforming the hospitality industry and reshaping how people plan, book and experience travel. ..
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka travel visa costs doubled to $100 last month. The reason for the hike is disputed
The cost to obtain a short-term visa to visit Sri Lanka rose from $50 to $100 in April. But the reason for it is disputed. The price hike followed Sri Lanka's transition from using internal Electronic ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka reopens borders to international travelers
The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries. Sri Lanka Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga made the official announcement during a press conference on Thursday, ...
News Sri Lanka » 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 » Tourism: Sri Lanka’s Renewed Tourism Hopes Crushed by Doubts in Biggest Source Market
Sri Lanka’s biggest inbound market — India — is turning towards alternative destinations. The current Sri Lankan political turmoil threatens to cripple the tourism industry, which is worth more than ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Rs 15,000 Hotels In Rishikesh Vs Rs 3,000 In Sri Lanka: Post Sparks Tourism Cost Debate
Entrepreneur Paritsh Sharrma highlights how high hotel and flight costs in Rishikesh pushed his friend to choose Sri Lanka instead, warning that expensive domestic tourism could drive Indian travelers ...
News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka's economy has shown 'resilience' after the Easter Sunday bombings
The South Asian country's economy is in "decent shape" fundamentally, said Gihan Cooray, deputy chairman and group finance director at John Keells Group, Sri Lanka's second largest listed company by ...