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On the invitation of Ambassador of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation Udayanga Weeratunga, a group of 24 top travel agents visited Sri Lanka on a familiarisation tour from 15 to 21 December. Considering the potential of Russian Tourism Market to Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau
- Chekhov connection (Category: Breaking News)
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Sri Lanka is geared to attract over 950,000 tourists to the country next year given the infrastructure facilities and prestige in the global travel map, said a top official of Sri Lanka Tourism.
The Sri Lanka High Commission held a farewell reception for Sanjika Perera, the outgoing Director for Sri Lanka Tourism UK office, recently. Graced by Dr. Chris Nonis, the evening was attended by the diplomatic corps of the Sri Lanka High Commission in London, respected members of the travel trade
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
SriLankan Airlines spreads its wings to the Swiss city of Zurich today, the latest destination in the continuous expansion of its global route network. Zurich would be the 58th destination in SriLankan’s global route network which would then span 33 countries. The airline has in the past 11 months launched services to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kochi ...
- SriLankan resumes flights to Zurich after 6 yrs. (Category: Breaking News)
- Spreading Wings (Category: Business)
- SriLankan recommences flights to Zurich (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan start services to Zurich (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals hit a record high in November and for the year, with visitor totals climbing every month on a year-on-year basis since a 25-year civil war ended in May 2009.
Achieving another remarkable milestone in the country s booming tourism industry, Sri Lanka Tourism ..
Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals hit a record high in November and for the year, with visitor totals climbing every month on a year-on-year basis since a 25-year civil war ended in May 2009.
Achieving another remarkable milestone in the country’s booming tourism industry, Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the arrival of the record 800,000th tourist in 2011 at the Bandaranaike International Airport last evening. Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Dr. Nalaka Godahewa and Managing Director Rumy
- SL welcomes 800,000th tourist (Category: Breaking News)
- 800,000th tourist to arrive today (Category: Business)
- 800,000th tourist to arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- Linking cultures - World Tourism Day 2011 focuses on empowering youth (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka has seen a sharp increase in the number of visitors from the UK since the end of the conflict, officials say.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a Record of Discussion (R/D) with the concerned authorities of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and National Heritage (MCANH) and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT
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- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
Mar 01, New York: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has brought their worldwide 'Destination Sri Lanka' and 'Visit Sri Lanka 2011' campaigns to the New York Times 2010 Travel Show held last weekend at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
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Sri Lanka usually doesn’t often get good press in the west. Rights violation at the end of the war against the Tigers, summary executions and the plight of the Tamil refugees mostly make up stories on Sri Lanka.
(Srilankamirror) - Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the arrival of the 800,000th tourist in the year 2011 at the Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake today (Dec. 19). This is the first time ever the tourism industry has received number of arrivals exceeding 800,000
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Achieving another remarkable milestone in the country’s booming tourism industry, Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the arrival of 800,000th tourist in year 2011 at the Bandaranaike International Airport today (19th Dec.) evening, Sri Lanka tourism said in a press statement. This is the first time
- Highest number of tourist arrivals in Dec. 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- India, a leading source market - TDA report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka welcomes 750,000th tourist for 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka exceeds tourism goal for the year (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the arrival of the 800,000th tourist in the year 2011.This is the first time in the country's history that the number of arrivals into the country...
Achieving another remarkable milestone in the country’s booming tourism industry, Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the arrival of 800,000th tourist in year 2011 at the Bandaranaike International Airport today (19th Dec.) evening. This is the first time ever; the tourism industry has received
- Space, Scotland's final frontier? (Category: Technology)
- Dream property for sale (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Tourism awards for Hobart (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, one of the world’s largest logistics providers, became an integral part of the South Asian Apparel Leadership Forum 2011. The prestigious forum where global and local apparel heavyweights gathered to discuss the future of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry was organised as a part of SL design festival. Hellmann, an international logistics giant ...
- Hellmann partners Sri Lanka Design Festival 2011 (Category: Business)
A 15-month long US$ 2.4 million worth Sri Lankan tourism promotion campaign funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was kicked off in Tokyo last week. The Ministry of Economic Development, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo and the Nihon Keizai
- Sri Lanka tourism promotion in Tokyo (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit by JATA Chief and team big boost for tourism (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka on show at JATA (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka's beauty in the Land of the Rising Sun (Category: Breaking News)
A Sri Lankan tourism promotion campaign in Japan was launched under the auspices of the Ministry of Economic Development, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo and the Nihon Keizai Advertising Company (ADEX) on December 14 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tokyo.
- Government land policy is fair- Keheliya (Category: Breaking News)
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
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The country’s tourism industry has grown rapidly since peace was enthroned in the country. It has recorded over 30% growth for this year. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said the impact of the industry in the overall socio-economic development is very encouraging
Dec 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka tourism industry sources expect the 800,000th visitor to Sri Lanka this year to arrive in the country on Monday.
Range of sectors discussed for investments during meeting between Qatar Premier and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa Range of sectors discussed for investments during meeting between Qatar Premier and Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa (strap) Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Qatar together with Yousf K...
- Basil woos for more from Japanese investors in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Peaceful Sri Lanka: Emerging investment destination for France, UK (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral ties with Qatar during Premier’s visit (Category: Business)
- Qatar Prime Minister to arrive in the country tomorrow (Category: Breaking News)
International Consultants Chairman Ranjiv Goonawardena had kindly invited the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau to participate by showcasing the great opportunity that Sri Lanka has to offer, at the Islamic Real Estate Finance (IREF) Summit and Gala Dinner Awards Ceremony of which it was a sponsor
- EFC launches new guide to investors (Category: Business)
- Commercial Bank adjudged ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ for record 14th year (Category: Business)
- CSE holds Investor Forum in Malaysia (Category: Business)
Winner of Miss Sri Lanka 2011 Pageant Pushpika Sandamali De Silva from Polonnaruwa who went on to represent the country at the Miss World pageant held in London earlier this year will now be participating in Miss Tourism Queen International 2011 which is scheduled to be held in Xi’an, China on 27 December 2011. The ...
- Pushpika through to the Top 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- VEET launches “I AM YOU” campaign – Wishes for Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2011 (Category: Business)
- Miss Sri Lanka given a warm send-off (Category: Breaking News)
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka tourism continued its momentum in November with increasing arrivals to surpass the initial target of 750,000 by the end of the year. Recording a 33.1% growth from 2010, the first 11 months of the year has welcomed 758, 458 tourists to the country. The monthly arrival
- 2012, another positive year for tourism – BMI (Category: Business)
- More British tourists arrive (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals exceed 60,000 in 16 days (Category: Breaking News)
- Highest Tourist Arrivals Recorded Last Month (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo City Tour adds excitement and cheer to the festive season with special packages for kids and family this Christmas. Santa will be on board the open deck double decker with treats and surprises including an unforgettable experience of white Christmas at the ‘Magical Snow’, Excel World. ‘Santa on the double decker tours are ...
- Governor's mansion decorations pay tribute to first responders, front-line workers (Category: USA, Mississippi)
- Here’s how Dr. Anthony Fauci will party on his 80th birthday (Category: USA, New York)
- 'That's the Number 1 thing I want': 9-year-old wants to be adopted for Christmas (Category: USA, Maine)
- 'That's the Number 1 thing I want': 9-year-old wants to be adopted for Christmas (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
Targets 950,000 arrivals in 2012 Over 100 new hotels to be set up and 100,000 jobs More marketing to raise country profile in the works By Uditha Jayasinghe Sri Lanka is continuing its ambitious tourism plans for 2012 by targeting 950,000 arrivals, 100,000 new jobs and over 100 hotels, a Minister said yesterday. Economic Development ...
- Sri Lanka expects heavy influx of tourists by 2012, official says (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to fast track tourism investment (Category: Business)
- Possible contribution to national reconciliation through tourism (Category: Business)
- EARNINGS FROM TOURISM TO REACH ONE BILLION DOLLARS THIS YEAR (Category: Breaking News)
IN 2010, the boost for Sri Lanka tourism was being named the top travel destination by the New York Times. As the dawn of 2012 emerges the plus point is being among the top six of National Geographic’s best global destinations. Upbeat on tourism, the Government is considering a target
- Israel tourism slips 2.4% to 3.36 m in 2011 (Category: Business)
- Chamber of Tourism and Industry Chief meets UNWTO Regional Director (Category: Business)
- Increased tourism numbers expected (Category: Western Australia)
- Sri Lanka discussed to get UNWTO help (Category: Breaking News)
Cabraal says that reserves were built to weather demanding situation, calls on the non-banking sector to seek funds from capital markets and wants it to target 70% of GDP by 2016 By Uditha Jayasinghe Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday defended declining reserves, insisting that they were built up to be used in times ...
- Govt. keen to support private sector: Cabraal (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka stocks may slump more on rates – HSBC Private (Category: Business)
- Raising the bar: The rise of the Sri Lankan economy (Category: Business)
- Govt. goes for fresh $ 1 b Sovereign Bond issue (Category: Business)
WASHINGTON: National Geographic Traveller magazine has named Sri Lanka among its top six destinations for world travellers in 2012, lauding the island nation’s heritage sites, wildlife, lush landscapes and pristine beaches. Sri Lanka, Traveller writes in its November/December issue, means “resplendent isle, and the natural charms of this pear-shaped island in the Indian Ocean that ...
- New guide for travellers to UAE launched (Category: Business)
- Reyal heads IATA Sri Lankan Association (Category: Travel)
- Sri Lanka among top five destinations to visit in 2012 (Category: Breaking News)
- SMS Campaign to lure local tourists. (Category: Breaking News)
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