The World Travel Market (WTM) virtual event was held from 9th November 2020 to 11th November 2020, from 7am to 10 pm GMT. Sri Lanka Tourism together with the Travel and Tourism industry participants took part in the WTM Virtual UK Travel Market which also included the Online Travel Conference […]

The first ever initiative of Sri Lanka Tourism’s effort in showcasing the island’s wildlife to the world through streaming technology is an unprecedented success with the support of the stakeholders, partners and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world. The event was backed by Sri Lanka Tourism’s largest online marketing […]

Blessed with an abundance of wildlife, Sri Lanka attracts a significant number of tourists every year visiting the island to experience the exotic creatures living in the stunning Natural Parks. The diverse wildlife spread across wet, dry and intermediate zones helps maintaining the natural balance in ecosystems while contributing to […]

Sri Lanka Tourism has commissioned travel bloggers, who were on assignment under the Travel Influencer Program with a strong Social Media following from key source markets worldwide to endorse facts. This campaign expects to eliminate any travel hesitancy and foot-dragging in selecting the island as a preferred, safe travel destination, […]

The Chamber of Tourism and Industry with the support of the Ministry of Tourism Development has taken the initiative to revive the Tourism Industry in Arugambay which was very badly hit by the recent Covid 19 epidemic. As an initial step a meeting was convened by the Divisional Secretariat Pottuwil   […]

SriLankan Airlines’, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the prestigious oneworld alliance, revolutionising its brand building endeavours launched its latest brand video ‘Ode to Paradise’ at PVR Cinemas, One Galle Face recently. The production titled ‘Ode to Paradise’ revisits the fond memories of ‘Blue Waters’ melody […]

In continuation of its expansion in South Asia, GoAir – Asia’s most trusted, punctual and fastest growing airline – has announced its new direct flights from Colombo to Delhi and Colombo to Bengaluru. GoAir’s maiden flights to the capital city of Sri Lanka will commence from 20th March 2020. The airline […]

The 32nd Joint Meeting of UN World Tourism Organization’s Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UNWTO Commission for South Asia will be hosted by Sri Lanka from 29th June to 01st July 2020 in Colombo and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is currently in the process of […]

The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) announced today that the 10th edition of the Sancharaka Udawa -Sri Lanka’s only travel and tourism exhibition- will be held this year at the BMICH on 15 and 16 May. The announcement was made alongside main sponsor Sri Lanka Tourism. Designed […]

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Board of Investment (BOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the cooperation between the two agencies to reduce time and costs for foreign and domestic investors by streamlining the SLTDA and BOI investment approval processes. The signing took place at a […]

Sri Lanka Tourism Kicked Off Aggressive Travel Blogger & influencer Campaign for 2020 by Inviting 27 International Travel Influencers Including the first ‘’Family Travel Bloggers Group’’ to Sri Lanka! Despite receiving threats from Corona Virus to the globally travel community, Sri Lanka Tourism’s Visiting Blogger Program kicked off promotions aggressively […]

Sri Lanka was able to attract high level of attention from all trade and travel visitors attended at the 40th landmark edition of the largest travel fair in the Spanish and Latin American region, FITUR International Travel Fair which took place in Madrid, Spain from 22nd -26th January 2020. Among […]

The Sri Lankan government is planning to establish a new model to boost tourism in the island country, which will ensure greater coordination, maximization of resources and delivery of efficient and effective services, local media quoting Minister of Industrial Export, Investment Promotion, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga reported here […]

Sri Lanka showed its commitment to highlight the destination an iconic tourist hotspot by attracting the Swiss citizens, as it participated at the FESPO Travel Fair, Zurich, Switzerland, which was held from 31st January to 03rd February 2020. This year’s show featured 600 exhibitors from various destinations across the world, […]

Sri Lanka was able to prove it’s potential to attract tourists with its various tourist attractions and as a country of numerous holiday opportunities at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) in Mumbai, India, which was held from 03rd to 5th February 2020. The Sri Lanka participation at this event was […]

Despite the 21st April incident last year, and also the recent Coronavirus outbreak, Sri Lanka was able to show that it has risen on its feet again and such challenges will not reduce it’ s popularity as a travel destination. The Island nation won a special prize, titled as ‘’ […]

“I volunteered with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society, and during the time I was there I felt incredibly at home and supported by the wonderful local team. The amount of brilliant work they are doing is truly awe inspiring and you really get to see and experience how it […]

Newest Ayurveda and yoga retreat by Theme Resorts & Spas ‘Ayurvie Sigiriya’ inaugurated by Duchess of Rutland Emma Manners A lake full of water as clear as crystal. Adjoining the lake is a paddy field whose crops sway to the tune of the light breeze that sweeps through them. Little […]

Sri Lanka became the cynosure of all eyes at the 50th edition of Vakantiebeurs Travel Fair which was held from 15th to 19th January 2020 at Jaarbeurs, Utrecht.  The Netherlands.Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) participated in this event in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in the Netherlands, along with Industry participants. […]

Feb 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka today celebrates the 72nd anniversary of gaining independence from the British colonial rule in 1948in a simple but gallant ceremony under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the participation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. The theme of today’s Independence Day ceremony is “A Secured […]

Our oceans and beaches are precious to us and as a tour operator we value the natural beauty of our island and all the experiences that come with it. This year we’ve decided to take action and give back, starting with a series of beach cleanups. We have chosen Dehiwala/Wellawatte […]

Sri Lanka was able to create a positive image on the minds of those who visited the Sri Lanka stall at the CMT 2020 Germany, which was held from 11th to 19th January 2020 in Landesmesse in Stuttgart. CMT being the largest Consumer fair in Germany, has been identified as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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