"A Land Like No Other; A Tourism EarthLung" Debuts At UNWTO

Climate change and tourism - Sri Lanka’s gift in song debuts to a world audience

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ministers’ Summit, held during the World Travel Market (WTM) in London last week saw an exciting opening with Sri Lanka Tourism contributing a s

Executive Talk

Executive Talk: Going green in Sri Lanka

Srilal Miththapala has infectious enthusiasm for a man who has the unenviable task of promoting tourism in Sri Lanka, a country widely regarded as a dangerous war zone where tourists should not ventur

Sri Lanka

Improving law and order situation help rise tourists in Lanka

Colombo - The number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka has increased steadily and is expected to cross 7.11 lakh this year, the immigration department has said, attributing it to the improving law and or

Hotels Record 100% Occupancy For First Time In 20 Years

Beach Fest warms up Hikkaduwa economy

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau led an initiative to revive tourism and, through it, the economy of Hikkaduwa paid off with over 10,000 people converging in the one-time popular costal resort town

Well-Known Musician Appointed

Alston Koch appointed as Sri Lanka tourism ambassador

The well-known musician Alston Koch was appointed as an Ambassador for Tourism by Tourism Minister Milinda Moragoda this week in Colombo.

One Hundred Percent Encounter Rate

Is Southern Sri Lanka the world's top spot for seeing blue and sperm whales?

South of Dondra in Sri Lanka, may turn out to be the best location in the world for seeing blue whales. Furthermore, it may also be the best for seeing both blue whales and sperm whales together. This view is based on recent observations and a theory of a migration of whales by marine biologist Charles Anderson.

Sri Lanka

UN appeals for protection of civilians following suicide attack in Sri Lanka

The United Nations on Tuesday urged all parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka to do everything they can to protect civilians, after a suicide attack this weekend in the capital, Colombo, claimed the lives of 15 people.

Southern Asia

Sri Lanka and Pakistan excluded from the tourism boom of the subcontinent

Colombo - The tourism industry in southern Asia generally showed growth in 2007, except for Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Political instability and a lack of security in these two countries led to a drop in arrivals from abroad: -7% for Pakistan, and -12% for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Aviation

SriLankan Airlines works harder to lure Indian tourists

SriLankan Airlines has announced it has redoubled its efforts aimed at bringing more tourists to Sri Lanka from India, in support of the country’s tourism industry.

Sri Lanka

Australian Minister interested in Sri Lanka tourism

On an a recent visit to Melbourne Victoria, Nihal Perera Member Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, had the pleasure of meeting Hon Tim Holding Minister for Tourism and Major Events.

The Meeting was arranged by Bill Shannon - Shannon's Way - Social Marketing Communications, with the assistance of Mr. Max Foster a Leading Sri Lankan ... read more

Sri Lanka

Justice L K Wimalachandra appointed as Commissioner for Tourism

Colombo - The establishment of the office of Commissioner for Tourism Administration ensures justice to any aggrieved party in the event of any injustice, unfair treatment or failure to perform any statutory obligations by any agencies in the tourism sector and this new office comes into operation with new institutional infrastructure under the ... read more

Sri Lanka

Tourism’s game plan for the future

Sri Lankan Tourism officials are hoping a newly introduced strategic marketing plan will result in a 10% increase in their returns.

Sri Lanka Eyeing Middle East Tourism

Sri Lanka in tourism tie-up with Al Jazeera

The Sri Lankan ministry of tourism has tied up with Al Jazeera Arabic channel to improve the global perception of the country's internal security and also promote and boost its tourism sector.

Bomb Risks Warning

British tourists warned of bomb risks in Sri Lanka

As British Government calls for political process to end bloodshed, a warning is issued to travellers.

The government has warned Britons that the risk of travel in Sri Lanka is increasing following the latest bomb attack in the capital, Colombo.

Sri Lanka

Indian tourists keep Lankan tourist industry afloat

Tourist arrivals from India and Britain are keeping Sri Lanka's tourist industry afloat amid war and hostile travel advisories from several Western countries.

Giant neighbour India as well as Britain, from which Sri Lanka got freedom in February 1948, accounted for over 40 percent of the 494,008 tourist arrivals in the scenic island ... read more

Sri Lanka

First ever Presidential Awards for Travel and Tourism

Colombo - The first ever Presidential Awards for Travel and Tourism will take place on 28th January at the Presidential Secretariat and President Mahinda Rajapakse is schedule to make the presentations.

The event is organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority and Dialog Telekom are the sponsors.

Sri Lanka

Lanka's true image vital to attract Japanese tourists

Sri Lanka's image tarnished by irresponsible media publicity as a trouble-hit country should be changed. This will make Sri Lanka a number one tourist destination among Japanese people who are fond of travelling abroad, said Stuko Onodera, a Japanese tourist who was in Sri Lanka last week.

Sri Lanka

Conflicting advice on Sri Lanka safety

Sri Lanka’s fragile peace was shattered last week by a new wave of violence that threatens to destroy the island’s struggling tourist industry. A week after the Sri Lankan government ended the five-year-old ceasefire, Tamil Tiger rebels bombed a bus in the town of Okkampitiya, 150 miles east of Colombo, leaving 38 dead and wounding scores ... read more

Sri Lanka Airlines

Curtains for SriLankan Airlines?

Emirates CEO, Tim Clark, yesterday announced that the Dubai-based airline will not renew its management contract with SriLankan Airlines after 1-Apr-08.

Southeast Asia

Earthquakes, torrential rains, landslides greet Southeast Asian year-end festivities

Just as the West greets the year-end holiday season with snowflakes and gale winds, Southeast Asia is becoming used to greeting the year end with reminders of the 2004 year-end deadly tsunami that killed an estimated 180,000 people across the region.