Sri Lanka’s tourism chief confident resilient industry will bounce back
DUBAI, May 2019: The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Kishu Gomes said he was confident that…
Sri Lanka makes major push to promote wellness tourism at Arab Health
DUBAI: With tourism authorities focusing on the development of the wellness sector after identifying it as a catalyst for tourism growth, leading Sri Lankan business…
Sri Lanka participating for first time at top Arab health and wellness exhibition
DUBAI: At a time when Lonely Planet, the world’s top travel guide has selected Sri Lanka as the best destination to visit in 2019, Sri…
Sri Lanka is one of six best destinations in the world for tea lovers
WASHINGTON: The prestigious National Geographic magazine has selected Sri Lanka as one of the six best destinations in the world for tea lovers. In a…
‘WeChat Pay’ launched in Sri Lanka for the first time for Chinese tourists
COLOMBO: Chinese tourists visiting Sri Lanka can now pay for their goods and services through the WeChat Pay facility –one of the leading mobile payment…
Sri Lanka is world’s No.1 destination, says Lonely Planet
COLOMBO: Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide, has named Sri Lanka as the best destination to travel to in 2019, delivering a resounding vote…
Enter the dragon – Sri Lanka steps up efforts to woo Chinese tourists
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will further enhance its already strong relations with China by stepping up efforts to attract more Chinese visitors to the island nation…
Stunning treetop lodge attracts visitors from around the world
MATHUGAMA: In southwest Sri Lanka, nestled high above the trees on a 40-acre estate in Mathugama sits The Ark Villa, a contemporary lodge designed to…
National Geographic picks Sri Lanka as one of the best worldwide destinations for spring
WASHINGTON: Sri Lanka’s East Coast is on National Geographic’s list of the 14 best places to visit for a spring trip in 2018. The prestigious National…
Maya Ahmad: Sleepless in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: Lebanese makeup artist and vlogger Maya Ahmad has been soaking up the sun on vacation in Sri Lanka. “I do not want to leave…