By Faraz Shauketaly For over thirty years – most everything in Sri Lanka was blamed on the ‘war’. If you were polite it was the ‘security situation’. People late for appointments always had an excuse, ‘the checkpoints’, the Army took so long to check my ID and the Police took even longer at the next ...

President Rajapaksa returns home from his official tour of South Korea achieving many economic and social benefits for the motherland. The President undertook a four-day official visit to South Korea at the invitation of his South Korean counterpart Lee Myung Bak. The President and his entourage including First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returned to the island ...

Leading businessmen in South Korea have expressed willingness to invest in Sri Lanka. President Rajapaksa who is currently on an official visit to South Korea met a group of leading business delegates. The South Koean delegates during this meet lauded the high economic growth achieved by Sri Lanka. This progress attracted them to make investments ...

Apr 18, Colombo: Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka from Western Europe jumped over 35 percent in March while arrivals from South Asia declined , the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed.

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in March 2012 have increased by 21.3 percent compared to the earlier year, while tourist arrivals this year, at the end of March, has exceeded 260, 000, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau data showed on Tuesday.

The apex body for Sri Lanka tourism, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has introduced ..

Apr 16, Colombo: The apex body for Sri Lanka tourism, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has introduced a fully automated licensing system to cater to the growing need of new establishments in the tourism sector.

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is planning to launch an online system to register new tourism establishments in a bid to cater to the growing demand for such businesses in the country. The Authority says, once the automated licensing system comes into place starting from the 1st

The picture shows the interaction taking place between Sri Lankan tour operators and the foreign tour operators at the ongoing EXPO 2012. Sri Lanka Tourism says over 50 foreign tour operators are taking part in this event. Apart from attending the general presentations organized by the local

Intelo Networks (Pvt) Ltd., has developed the first ever digital Tourist Information Kiosks (TIKs) launched recently by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau under the aegis of Ministry of Economic Development. To identify the locations of the Tourist Information Kiosks, Intelo has planned

Travel trade fair ITB Berlin kicked off on Wednesday (07) in the German capital with another record participation of some 10,644 exhibitors from 187 countries. Some 170,000 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the five-day event.

Mar 20, New York - Sri Lanka Tourism and SriLankan Airlines took part at "The New York Times Travel Show", North America's Premier Travel Show, which was held at the prestigious Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre in New York City from March 2 – 4, 2012.

Sri Lanka Tourism today launched the first tourism information kiosk at the Bandaranaike International airport. The kiosks will operate initially in eight languages and provides the tourist information on Sri Lanka at a click of a button. The kiosks have been developed by Intelo Networks (Pvt) Ltd

Mar 15, Colombo: Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals rose 27.0 percent in February this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Thursday showed.

My column today is an attempt to focus our attention on a few less spoken or untold developments that may have a profound influence on how we carve our way through in creating a desirable social, economic and political future for mankind on this only planet of ours. While I will not specifically touch on ...

Signifying the unbreakable link between the industry of tourism and culinary arts, Bocuse d’Or World Champion 2009 Chef Geir Skeie showed up in Sri Lanka on 12 Monday at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourist Hotel Management, where he shared his cooking expertise with the local Hotel School Students. The World Cham-pion chef arrived in ...

Almost three years after a stubborn insurgency was brought to a bloody but conclusive end, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is booming as international leisure travelers and hospitality industry operators alike take a new look at this enchanting island nation.

Almost three years after a stubborn insurgency was brought to a bloody but conclusive end, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is booming as international leisure travelers and hospitality industry operators alike take a new look at this enchanting island nation.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in China organized a Sri Lanka cultural evening and gala dinner under the theme “Refreshingly Sri Lanka” to celebrate the 64th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka and the 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Sri Lanka and China on 05th March 2012 at China World Hotel in Beijing, in collaboration with a large number of Chinese compa...

Safety and food hygiene of Colombo eating houses quite poor, says CMC’s Chief Medical Officer By Cheranka Mendis Even though Colombo has over 750 eating houses (from five-star hotels to roadside ‘bath kades’), only 290 obtained trade licenses last year, CMC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pradeep Kariyawasam said. Speaking at the Indexpo food and management ...

The country’s tourist arrivals rose 15.7 percent in January this year compared to the same period last year.   85,874 tourists arrived in January this year compared to the 74,197 arrivals in the corresponding period last year. Tourist arrivals from Western Europe reached 36,497 this year rising 11.9 percent from last year. The Sri Lanka ...

Feb 13, Colombo: Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals rose 15.7 percent in January this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Monday showed.

(Srilankamirror) - The political crisis in the Maldives has brought unexpected advantage for Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry, said Sri Lanka Tourism chairman Nalaka Godahewa. According to him, more tourists were now turning to Sri Lanka than before in view of the situation

Sri Lanka has received 85,874 tourists to the country during the month of January this year. Sri Lanka Tourism says this is a year on year increase of 15.7% compared to 74,197 tourists received during January 2010. Arrivals from all the major markets have increased during January

Sri Lanka recently entertained nearly hundred Children of the army soldiers who either lost their lives or became disabled during the three decade conflict in the country. Accordingly, Sri Lanka Tourism took the children hailing from rural areas such as Padaviya, Ratnapura and Kuruwita on a sight

Feb 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau says that over 20 luxury cruise liners will call at Sri Lanka's ports this year bringing thousands of tourists to the country.

” said a statement issued by Sri Lanka Tourism.   The Cruise ship that has 11 decks inclusive of a...

(News360.lk) The British owned Arcadia” cruise ship has arrived in Sri Lanka with 2100 tourists onboard. The Cruise ship is currently being berthed at the Colombo Port and is expected to leave to Thailand, its next destination. A statement issued by Sri Lanka Tourism says, the luxury carrier owned

Minister Basil Rajapaksa has underscored that the dividends of the growth achieved in the Tourism industry should be passed on to the rural economy.The Minister said the country’s tourism industry is witnessing rapid growth. The industry which was hitherto limited to certain sectors has expanded to other sectors benefiting the people. He pointed the income ...

Sri Lanka Tourism is planning to attract Chinese tourists to visit the Island by using the influence of the Great Chinese Naval Admiral of the 14th Century “ZhenG He”. According to Sri Lanka Tourism, Zheng He has visited the country, six times out of his 7 voyages to around 30 countries