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A new visa scheme for foreign investors to invest, live and study in Sri Lanka was launched today. The launching ceremony of the ‘Golden Paradise Visa Scheme’ was held under the aegis of Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne at the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Battaramulla today (May […]
- Turkey shifts visa applications in Sri Lanka to authorized agent (Category: Breaking News)
- Accepting applications for passports temporarily suspended (Category: Breaking News)
- Fake and fraudulent web URLs offer Indian e-Visa (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa applications from Sri Lanka in 2022 saw significant increase (Category: Breaking News)
The Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Kimarli Fernando has resigned after accusing newly appointed Tourism Minister Harin Fernando of a cavalier attitude. In her resignation letter, Fernando noted the work she has put in during her stint which lasted for 30 months
- Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
Video: Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism (English)
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Fernando, a former banker, was appointed as SLTDA chairperson n December 2019 succeeding Kishu Gomez.
- Promoter keeps SLTDA in the dark on itineraries of Ukrainians (Category: Breaking News)
- Promoter keeps SLTDA in the dark on itineraries of Ukrainians (Category: Breaking News)
- More than 100,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first 15 days of 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourism earnings buoyant raking in over USD 160 million a month so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
The chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism, Kimarli Fernando has tendered her resignation to Tourism Minister Harin Fernando.The post Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism appeared...Click on the headline to read the full story
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The chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism, Kimarli Fernando has tendered her resignation to Tourism Minister Harin Fernando.
- Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin expresses confidence in President Ranil s long-term plan (Category: Breaking News)
- Presidential election most likely in October - Harin (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin appointed Vice Chair to UNWTO s South Asia Commission (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom has issued a travel advisory on Sri Lanka warning against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said that it advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, due to ongoing political and economic instability. This advice does not apply to airside transit […]
- Sri Lanka FCDO advice campaign gains UK s House of Lords support (Category: Breaking News)
- UK considers imposing sanctions on Gen. Silva, others over ‘war crimes’ (Category: Breaking News)
- UK advises against Sri Lanka travel as soft-peg collapse triggers violence (Category: Breaking News)
- UK travel advice tweaks for Sri Lanka ‘still unfair’ (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish COVID-19 treatment centres surrounding hotels where tourists are staying, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. Tourists who are confirmed positive for the virus will be referred for treatment at these centres
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority on Tuesday released the lasted guidelines for tourists as per the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health. According to SLTDA, there is no minimum number of days is required for a stay and there will be no restrictive quarantine
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
The opposition today drew the attention of Parliament to the rift between former Russian Ambassador and now tourism promoter Udayanga Weeratunga and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairperson Kimarli Fernando. Opposition Samagi Jana Balawehaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kabir Hashim told
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Heated exchange in Parliament on Udayanga using Temple Trees address (Category: Breaking News)
- Heated exchange in Parliament on Udayanga using Temple Trees address (Category: Breaking News)
The promoter involved in bringing down tourists from Ukraine had kept the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in the dark on the itineraries. SLTDA Chairperson Kimarli Fernando had written to the Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga questioning the failure by the promoter
- Promoter keeps SLTDA in the dark on itineraries of Ukrainians (Category: Breaking News)
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Colombo (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority claims it was only aware of the Ukrainian tour group’s visit excursions to Mirissa for Whale watching and Yala, following media reports. In a letter to the Ministry of Tourism, SLTDA said the agreement at the Task Force Meeting
- TOURISM BODY CONCERNED OVER UKRAINIAN VISIT (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa by Ukrainian tourists cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa by Ukrainian tourists cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Ukraine sign three agreements (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st): Another batch of 215 tourists from Ukraine will arrive in the island on Saturday (Jan. 02) as part of the tourism revival pilot project, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. They will be quarantined for 14 days as per the instructions issued by the Ministry
- 215 UKRAINIAN TOURISTS TO ARRIVE TODAY (02) (Category: Breaking News)
- Another 173 tourists from Ukraine arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Another 173 tourists from Ukraine arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- 165 UKRAINIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SRI LANKA (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
Tourists visiting Sri Lanka can exit the “bio bubble” after 14 days if their PCR test is negative. Chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism Kimarli Fernando said that after an initial 14 days of the stay within the ‘bio bubble’, travelers will be able to exit from it at any time subject
- Tourists can exit “bio bubble” after 14 days if PCR test negative (Category: Breaking News)
- 200+ RUSSIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE ON SATURDAY (Category: Breaking News)
- 200+ RUSSIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE ON SATURDAY (Category: Breaking News)
- 200+ RUSSIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE ON SATURDAY (Category: Breaking News)
In December 2020, Good Life X announced its partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, initiating the ‘Grants for Tourism Resilience’ programme for SMEs in the tourism industry. An initiative supported by GIZ – SME Sector Development Programme Sri Lanka in cooperation with the Noah
- GLX and Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance partnership announces top ten winners of the Grants for Touri... (Category: Breaking News)
- New programme to create human resources for tourism sector (Category: Breaking News)
- Freehold ownership to Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority license holders under ‘Urumaya Programme’ (Category: Breaking News)
- New programme to promote the Traditional New Year globally (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Tourism warned that legal action will be taken if tourists violate the guidelines when visiting Sri Lanka. A special event was held today to formally announce that Sri Lanka has been declared open for tourists. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that Sri Lanka expects the industry
- Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action on travel agencies if tourists violate health guidelines – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish COVID-19 treatment centres surrounding hotels where tourists are staying, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. Tourists who are confirmed positive for the virus will be referred for treatment at these centres
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority on Tuesday released the lasted guidelines for tourists as per the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health. According to SLTDA, there is no minimum number of days is required for a stay and there will be no restrictive quarantine
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
The opposition today drew the attention of Parliament to the rift between former Russian Ambassador and now tourism promoter Udayanga Weeratunga and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairperson Kimarli Fernando. Opposition Samagi Jana Balawehaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kabir Hashim told
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Heated exchange in Parliament on Udayanga using Temple Trees address (Category: Breaking News)
- Heated exchange in Parliament on Udayanga using Temple Trees address (Category: Breaking News)
The promoter involved in bringing down tourists from Ukraine had kept the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in the dark on the itineraries. SLTDA Chairperson Kimarli Fernando had written to the Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga questioning the failure by the promoter
- Promoter keeps SLTDA in the dark on itineraries of Ukrainians (Category: Breaking News)
- Star's anger as Labor puts on the red light (Category: AU, New South Wales)
- Waves of support (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Another call for arts cash (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
Colombo (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority claims it was only aware of the Ukrainian tour group’s visit excursions to Mirissa for Whale watching and Yala, following media reports. In a letter to the Ministry of Tourism, SLTDA said the agreement at the Task Force Meeting
- TOURISM BODY CONCERNED OVER UKRAINIAN VISIT (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa by Ukrainian tourists cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit to Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa by Ukrainian tourists cancelled (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka and Ukraine sign three agreements (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st): Another batch of 215 tourists from Ukraine will arrive in the island on Saturday (Jan. 02) as part of the tourism revival pilot project, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. They will be quarantined for 14 days as per the instructions issued by the Ministry
- 215 UKRAINIAN TOURISTS TO ARRIVE TODAY (02) (Category: Breaking News)
- Another 173 tourists from Ukraine arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Another 173 tourists from Ukraine arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- 165 UKRAINIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SRI LANKA (Category: Breaking News)
[…] The post “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
- “Tea Is The Most Affordable Luxury,” Says The Sri Lanka Tea Board. How So? On Whose Toil? (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Tourism warned that legal action will be taken if tourists violate the guidelines when visiting Sri Lanka. A special event was held today to formally announce that Sri Lanka has been declared open for tourists. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that Sri Lanka expects the industry
- Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action if tourists violate health guidelines (Category: Breaking News)
- Legal action on travel agencies if tourists violate health guidelines – Minister (Category: Breaking News)
COLOMBO (News 1st): The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish COVID-19 treatment centres surrounding hotels where tourists are staying, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. Tourists who are confirmed positive for the virus will be referred for treatment at these centres
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID-19 TREATMENT CENTRES FOR TOURISTS (Category: Breaking News)
Colombo (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority on Tuesday released the lasted guidelines for tourists as per the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health. According to SLTDA, there is no minimum number of days is required for a stay and there will be no restrictive quarantine
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
- GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE (Category: Breaking News)
The opposition today drew the attention of Parliament to the rift between former Russian Ambassador and now tourism promoter Udayanga Weeratunga and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairperson Kimarli Fernando. Opposition Samagi Jana Balawehaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kabir Hashim told
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition draws Parliament attention to rift between Udayanga, Kimarli (Category: Breaking News)
- Heated exchange in Parliament on Udayanga using Temple Trees address (Category: Breaking News)
- Heated exchange in Parliament on Udayanga using Temple Trees address (Category: Breaking News)
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