Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) kicked off its international media promotions for 2020, by collaborating with British mainstream TV channel ITV-UK. Under the Visiting Journalist Program, SLTPB was invited to ITV’s flagship daily morning program called ‘’This Morning Show’’ series in Sri Lanka from 5th-11th January 2020. ITV is […]
The Government of Korea has decided to provide a grant of US $ 10.96 million for the promotion of tourism industry in Sri Lanka. Ambassador of Korea to Sri Lanka, Heon Lee, said the grant will be given this year. This was revealed during a discussion between the Minister of […]
SLTPB made its first successful participation for the year 2020 at South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2020 in New Delhi, India from 8th to 10th January 2020. The colorful Sri Lanka stall showcased the creative thinking of the Sri Lankan people, and a Cultural dance troupe entertained the […]
Located in a picturesque location of the French Rivera, the 18th edition of the ILTM France kicked off from 2nd to 5th December 2019, at Cannes, France with an attendance of over 5000 visitors from all across the world. ILTM 2019 was also marked as the biggest event which was […]
Finance Ministry has appointed top professionals and business leaders to the new Board of SriLankan Airlines. Apart from Chairman Ashok Pathirage (Chairman Softlogic Holdings PLC) who was appointed earlier on, the new appointed members of the SriLankan Airlines Board of Directors are Brandix Group CEO Ashroff Omar, Dilmah Group Director […]
The South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka is as ancient as it is beautiful; as complex a civilization now as at any time in its 2,000-year history. Despite recent tumult (the horrific terror attacks last Easter), Sri Lanka remains an essential destination, an epicenter of history, with relics and […]
The New Year 2020 kicked off with a fresh start and good vibes for Sri Lanka, for the island destination bagged its first award of the year, as Asia’s best destination for Wildlife Tourism at Top Asia Corporate ball 2019, which was held in Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sri […]
Velana International Airport (VIA), which served 4.9 million passengers in 2018, has embarked on the largest development project in the history of the Maldives by investing over $1 billion to revolutionise VIA into a world-class airport. This transformation will increase the passenger handling capacity and improve the operational efficiency of […]
Tourism Minister to submit Cabinet proposal within next two weeks Industry reiterates only fee is waived for nationals from 49 countries; prior application requirement remains Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday confirmed that the Government is in the process of drafting a Cabinet proposal to extend the fee-free visa regime till […]
Kandy is a bustling city built around a lake in central Sri Lanka. It is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist World. It can be beautiful, loud and peaceful, depending on where you go. How […]
Sri Lanka was considered a must visit destination in 2019 but it took just a matter of months before travellers started to leave and some never to return. The industry is likely to see a revival in the summer of 2020 with hopes that the ‘must visit’ tag would take […]
The Tourist Information Centre (TIC) at The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) of Sri Lanka Tourism had a different atmosphere altogether, getting into the festive mood and bracing up to share the festive cheer with both local and foreign tourists, with simple yet an elegant way. with Santa distributing gifts to […]
The Chinese travel market is one of the top ten markets for Sri Lanka, China is a market which consists of high spending tourists who are keen to have a travel experience which is worth their expenditure, and Sri Lanka is one such destination which caters to their holiday and […]
Epic Sunrises The scenery in Sri Lanka makes a hard case for an early wake-up when sunrises look like this. Watch the early morning mist burn off as the sun makes its way up for the day. Who needs extra sleep when you’ve got a real-life postcard to see? Mountain […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) showcased its tourism potential in the Mediterranean, by kicking off a Tourism promotional evening and Cultural night in Dubai, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Dubai. This was held in parallel with the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby sevens which was held on a […]
According to World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC, as one of the world’s largest economic sectors, Travel & Tourism creates jobs, drives exports, and generates prosperity across the world. The sector accounted for 10.4% of global GDP and 319 million jobs, or 10% of total employment in 2018. Sri Lanka […]
The fourth edition of Ankara International Tourism & Travel fair took place in Congresium Exhibition and Congress Centre in Ankara, Turkey, from 14th to 17th November 2019. The Sri Lanka participation at the fair was organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) was able to make an impressive contribution at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) which was held from 30th October to 01st November 2019, at Shanghai Exhibition Center, China. SLTPB participated at this event for the second consecutive year to provide an opportunity for […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) was once again able to promote Sri Lanka among the Chinese travelers as a destination with a huge potential of attracting tourists with the wide diversity of Scenic locations and cultural heritage, at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2019 held from 15th – 17th November […]
Yesterday some of Columbus Tours clients were able to spot 4 Leopards crossing the road in Yala National Park, It is a very rare incident and later on one Leopard came to near a Jeep and licked the tyre as well. See below small clip which was captured by one […]
Dec 11, 2019 (LBO) – Emerging markets investor, Dr. Mark Mobius highlighting Sri Lanka’s strengths said he sees immense growth potential in the island as the economy has with regards to foreign investor appeal. Admitting that while Sri Lanka’s agri-based economy has always held global interest -especially with tea as […]
The arrival of the great Arahat Bhikkuni Sangamitta to Sri Lanka and the found chon of establishment of the order of the nuns (Bhikkuni Sasanaya) took place on Unduvap Poya Day. Further on this Unduvap Poya Day, she brought with her a sapling of the Sacred Jayasrimaha Bodhi tree from […]
Sri Lanka has been ranked as the top destination, among 20 countries, for winter travel by USA Today. The list, which includes Galapagos Islands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Hanoi, Vietnam, Saint Lucia, Ko Samui in Thailand and Lima in Peru, targets people seeking to escape the cold weather. “Jetsetters looking […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, (SLTPB) in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, organized a FAM Tour for a delegation of Japanese tour operators/ agents representing 20 Japanese companies. The main purpose of their participation at this FAM Tour was to convey the message to the rest […]
By Jekhan Aruliah Tourism is the single most game-changing opportunity for the North. Game changing because for those visitors with eyes to see and ears to hear it opens a wide window to all the other non-tourism opportunities in this province. As they enjoy the hospitality, the food, the sites and the […]
Vistara Airlines, India’s finest full service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines inaugurated their service to Colombo on the 25th of November 2019, at the Bandaranaike International Airport, (BIA) amidst a warm welcome given by officials of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Industry representatives […]
We flew to Sri Lanka from Cardiff with Qatar Airways via Doha and were upgraded to Business Class on the first flight. A comfortable reclining seat that turns in to a flat bed, loads of space and attentive stewards, Qatar Airways offer fine dining in the sky- I can only […]
The Embassy of Sri Lanka together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau organised a workshop to promote Sri Lanka as a tourism destination to Belgium travellers. The workshop was the first of three tourism workshops the Embassy has planned to host in Belgium. The second workshop will be held […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has launched a digital billboard campaign in The Netherlands for the period of September to November 2019 in order to showcase the attractions of Sri Lanka and to promote and position the destination as a safe tourist destination in the minds of the Dutch […]
Kandarodai is a small hamlet and archaeological site off Chunnakam town, a suburb in Jaffna. The area served as a famous emporium city and capital of Tamil kingdoms in the Jaffna peninsula – and found here is a notable ancient Buddhist monastery dating back to the 13th Century, called Kandurugoda Vihara. 57 […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Bureau (SLTPB) in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi organized a Sri Lankan tourism promotion event titled ‘’ The Taste of Abu Dhabi ‘’ at the du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 07th to 09th November 2019. The festival was officially opened […]
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau participated at Travel News Market 2019 held at the Stockholm Waterfront on 07th November. Travel News Market is considered as the most influential B2B event for the travel industry representatives in Sweden. This provides an ideal […]
Before ending year 2019, Visiting Journalist & Travel Blogger Programs conducted by Sri Lanka Tourism hosted several groups of travel bloggers, Influencers, Journalists covering 8 Source Markets (including UK (GB), Netherlands (NL), Italy (IT), USA (US), India(IN), Japan (JP), UAE (AE), Singapore (SG) in order to promote Sri Lanka as […]
The newly renovated Tourist Information Centre (TIC) operated under the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) was ceremonially opened to the public recently, by Mr. Kishu Gomes, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), along with Mr. Samantha Rathnayake, President of Kandy Hoteliers Association and his key members, Mr. W.M.A.H. […]
At over 7000 feet above sea level, the striking pyramid shaped Adam’s Peak is probably the island’s most remarkable mountain. A depression in the rocky summit resembles a huge footprint, which has been venerated as a sacred sigh from remote antiquity; identified by Buddhists as the Buddha’s footprint, by Hindus […]
Nov 14, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has decided to increase overflying charges after 38 years, taking into account the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) policies for the determination of air navigation charges. In exchange for providing navigation aids to aircraft overflying their territories and landing at their airports, […]
President Maithripala Sirisena (centre left) and Shangri-La Group CEO Lim Beng Chee shortly before the ceremonial opening of the One Galle Face Mall yesterday . #Shangri-La heralds Sri Lanka’s first internationally developed and managed mixed-use project #Venture is Group’s biggest in South Asia #CEO says committed to work long-term with […]
WTM London introduces global travel buyers to over 5,000 of the biggest destinations and brands in the world. WTM London prides itself on being the hub of travel ideas. We aim to give you, the global travel trade an insight of how the industry will look in the next five […]
A high profile delegation from German Travel Association (DRV ) headed by its Chief, Mr. Andreas Fiebig visited Sri Lanka on 22nd October 2019 on an invitation extended by the Hon. Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife & Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga .The delegation was warmly welcomed by Sri Lanka […]
England will play a Test at Colombo’s R Premadasa stadium for the first time when they tour in March. Galle and Colombo will be the host cities for the two-Test series, with points going towards the World Test Championship. Although there had been some concerns about the security situation in […]
A group of over 60 Australian travel agents arrived in Sri Lanka recently on a week-long tour, from 4th to 13th of October 2019, to explore the uniqueness of Sri Lanka and a large number of holiday opportunities to choose from. The group was under the guidance of Mr. Dennis Bunnik, Chairman […]
‘Sri Lanka Cricket Museum’ houses some of the most iconic treasures of Sri Lanka Cricket depicting its incredible cricketing journey, which goes back to over a century. The museum proudly narrates Sri Lanka Cricket’s courageous journey towards becoming a test nation, its achievements made during the Pre and Post Test […]
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With effect from 1 August 2019, Sri Lanka grants free visa on arrival to citizens of 48 countries and is STILL ranked top country for travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet. “Unmissable experiences” include wildlife, such as the 300-strong elephant gathering at Minneriya national park (happening this September *see story […]
Sri Lanka is among the best places in the world to see Blue Whales and Sperm Whales. Large numbers of whales have been sighted off the coast of Mirissa, and a trip out to sea will also present sightings of other marine life like dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish and […]
Reasons to Visit Now! Australia has now joined France, China, India, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and the UK in relaxing their travel advisories to Sri Lanka! We’re happy to update that the security in Sri Lanka has been heightened and no further incidents of violence have occurred. Low season offers throughout the […]
