Sri Lanka News News Sri Lanka » Tourism: Sri Lanka tourism outlook cut as Middle East conflict, energy shock cloud 2026
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is facing a more challenging 2026 than initially anticipated, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) sharply revising down its arrival projections amid the ...
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: 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 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 » Tourism: The second coming of a paradise island: How Sri Lanka bounced back from crisis
It has mile after mile of powder sand beaches lapped by clear, warm surf. It has beautiful unspoiled jungles. It has incredible food, UNESCO-rated historical sites and diving resorts, charming ...
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: Motorcycle Tours in Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
Motorcycle tourism is gaining traction as travellers look beyond conventional sightseeing for more immersive ways to experience destinations, with South Asia emerging as a compelling playground for ...
News Sri Lanka » 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 » 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 ...