The first 20 days of June drew 61,183 tourists, bringing the year-to-date total to 585,669. According to industry sources, the arrivals total is satisfactory given that June is also part of the sector’s off-season. So far in June, Indians have been followed by Russians, Britons, …
Sri Lanka participates at the Milano BIT 2023, International Tourism Exchange 12 – 14 Feb 2023
On an invitation extended by the Expo 2030 Roma Committee Director General Giuseppe Scognamiglio offering fully hosted participation, Sri Lanka took part at Milano BIT 2023, International Tourism Exchange which was held at the Allianz MiCo, Milan Convention Centre from 12 to 14 February 2023 …
Tourist arrivals pass 100,000 for the 2nd consecutive month
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka have passed 100,000 for the 2nd consecutive month. According to Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, 100,536 tourists have arrived until the 26th of February. “February 2023 already has passed 100,000 tourists in 26 days with two more days to go. Congratulations …
Sri Lanka Tourism launches Sancharaka Udawa
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is launching its key travel mart in Colombo the Sancharaka Udawa considered timely as the country hopes to pull itself out of the economic abyss through the travelers visiting the island. It is time to do this even now, Sri Lanka …
The president wants to bring over 2 million visitors to Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined a program to attract over two million tourists to Sri Lanka which includes those willing to spend USD 500 per day. He was speaking at a meeting with businessmen from the tourism industry in the Galle District on Thursday. It was …
As of 2023, Sri Lanka has attracted more than 150,000 visitors.
With 54,685 tourists arriving in the first 14 days of February, total tourist arrivals for the year have surpassed 150,000. There have been 157,230 tourists visiting Sri Lanka as of this point, according to preliminary data provided by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). …