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Sri Lanka named Asia’s leading destination at World Travel Awards

Thu Jul 13 04:26:06 EDT 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.7587493

Sri Lanka Tourism clinched two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Ceremony held in the Maldives last week. Competing among 47 countries in Asia, Sri Lanka bagged the awards for ‘Asia’s Leading Destination’ and ‘Asia’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination.’ The awards were received

Wed Jun 28 23:51:06 EDT 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 6.14852

June 29, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLDA) has launched a project to encourage upgrading of food safety, hygiene and services of places supplying meals for foreign and local tourists. The project named “Certification Scheme for Tourist Friendly Eating Places” is carried

Fri Jun 23 17:10:38 EDT 2017 - nation.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5365168

in Israel, Sri Lanka Tourism organised an authentic Sri The post Sri Lankan culinary delights applaud...

Wed Jun 07 05:26:35 EDT 2017 - hirunews.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.9389044

The tourist immigration into the country has been decreased by 2.5% in the month of May. 121,891 tourists have immigrated into the country during May, and according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, in general, the number of tourist immigration... Read More

Sri Lanka tourist arrival down in May 2017 impacted by weather

Wed Jun 07 03:09:35 EDT 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.67064595

Jun 07, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals were down 2.5 percent to 121,891 in May, from an year earlier, with dips seen from the Middle East, South Asia and some East Asian markets, the latest data shows. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) arrivals

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Tourism taskforce to drive 2025 vision

Thu Jun 01 17:19:32 EDT 2017 - ft.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.67064595

Tourism Ministry Secretary Janaka Sugathadasa, Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Paddy Withana, Harry Jayawar...

Mon May 22 01:06:56 EDT 2017 - dailymirror.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.8047752

Weaknesses of Sri Lanka Tourism’s policies and research were on open display at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Summit, which concluded at Jetwing Blue hotel in Negombo, yesterday.

Whither Sri Lanka tourism?

Wed May 17 03:46:43 EDT 2017 - ft.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 8.198027

By C.R. de Silva Since the annual conference of the Pacific Area Tourism Association (PATA) will take place in Negombo during 18-21 May, bringing into the country hundreds of tourism experts, this may be an appropriate time to review the high priority assigned by the Government to tourism development in Sri Lanka, and assess the challenges confronting the plan to attract 2.5 million visitors to...

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Whither Sri Lanka tourism?

Tue May 16 15:45:33 EDT 2017 - ft.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 8.198027

Sat Apr 15 09:47:06 EDT 2017 - onlanka.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.18027973

Sri Lanka is expecting a substantial increase in Chinese tourists this year as more resorts and hotels throughout the country are putting in place to cater to the Chinese market The post Sri Lanka expecting increase in Chinese tourist arrivals in 2017 appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest Sri Lanka News.

Fri Apr 07 01:28:56 EDT 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.67064595

HSBC Colombo Fashion Week concluded its summer season as the biggest, under the theme ‘Celebrate Colombo’ in association with Sri Lanka Tourism. Hosted at Hilton Colombo, CFW, in its 14th year since inception showcased the progress it has made with the fashion design industry of Sri Lanka

Wed Apr 05 08:34:26 EDT 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.57588243

Apr 05, 2017 (LBO) – Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed six management agreements on Wednesday with Melwa Hotels & Resorts Private Limited to manage three Hilton Hotels and Resorts and three ‘Double Tree by Hilton’ properties in Sri Lanka. This will mark the entry of the award-winning ‘Double Tree by Hilton’ brand in Sri Lanka […]

Mon Mar 20 06:00:29 EDT 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.67064595

(PRESS RELEASE) – Ceylon Tea being among the most recognized tea brands in the world, were amongst the most popular items for the German visitors who visited the Sri Lanka Pavilion at ITB 2017. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau organized an exclusive Tea Promotional Boutique at the ITB

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Paddy Withana removed?

Wed Mar 15 22:53:50 EDT 2017 - dailymirror.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 1.0730336

There was speculation yesterday that Sri Lanka Tourism Authority's chairman Paddy Withana had been suddenly relieved of his position.

Sri Lanka wins most “Popular Destination” Award at Chinese Travel Fair

Fri Mar 03 02:36:30 EST 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.67064595

Mar 03, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has won the most “Popular Destination” Award for the second consecutive year at the GITF Travel Fair in Guangzhou, China, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism

Mon Feb 27 13:45:05 EST 2017 - ft.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 6.14852

There has been a continuous debate on evaluating the impact of tourism on a country’s economy. Sri Lanka in particular has grown from $ 500 million in 2009 to $ 4,000 million currently in 2016 which indicates the power of this sector to a country’s development agenda. Economic freedom What is

Sri Lanka Participates at SATTE Travel Exhibition in New Delhi, India

Mon Feb 20 05:26:35 EST 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.5365168

(PRESS RELEASE) – Forty seven Sri Lankan companies, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Sri Lankan Airlines participated at the South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2017 which is one of the largest travel and tourism exhibitions held in India. Galadari Hotel, Hilton Hotel

Fri Feb 17 21:04:24 EST 2017 - onlanka.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.18027973

Sri Lanka's flag carrier airline SriLankan Airlines was named "the Best Airline in South Asia" by China's Top Travel magazine at the 10th Annual Top Travel Awards, the airline said on Friday. The post Sri Lanka’s flag carrier airline named “Best Airline in South Asia” appeared first on ONLANKA News :. Sri Lanka Breaking News Updates - Latest Sri Lanka News.

Thu Jan 12 22:49:27 EST 2017 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.123767

Jan 13, 2017 (LBO) – The Australian government will provide 1.6 billion rupees in aid and technical assistance, over four years, to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, through training and mentoring for employees and small businesses. The program will help Sri Lanka develop a highly-skilled labour force and place Sri Lanka as a premier tourist […]

Tue Jan 10 00:59:23 EST 2017 - hirunews.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8047752

Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman, Paddy Withana says that tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka will definitely be below target in 2017. He said that one reason for this will be the closure of the Colombo airport for repairs and also the discontinuation of SriLankan... Read More

Sri Lanka to attract 2.5mn tourists in 2017 despite snags

Fri Jan 06 13:40:54 EST 2017 - dailymirror.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.8047752

Sri Lanka is hoping to achieve 2.5 million tourist arrivals this year on the back of the much delayed and amended Rs. 800 million tourism promotions campaign which will be launched this June, Sri Lanka Tourism officials said this week.

Over 270,000 Chinese tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in 2016

Wed Jan 04 02:19:45 EST 2017 - adaderana.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8047752

Over 270,000 Chinese tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in 2016, with China recording the strongest growth of 26.4 percent compared to the previous year, statistics from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau showed.

Festive zones in Colombo

Fri Dec 09 15:02:08 EST 2016 - nation.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.9484366

In line with the government’s vision to attract two million tourists by the end of 2016, Sri Lanka tourism is planning two major events in Colombo to celebrate the festive season. The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism Development will be spearheading

Tue Dec 06 02:05:51 EST 2016 - hirunews.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.123767

Sri Lanka’s 15.6 percent increase in the daily rate for tourism during the first 10 months of the year puts its performance ahead of other countries in Southeast Asia, in terms of rate growth. Sri Lanka’s performance is ahead of other countries... Read More

Sun Dec 04 23:46:58 EST 2016 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.123767

Dec 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s 15.6 percent increase in the average room or daily rate (ADR) for tourism during the first ten months of the year puts its performance ahead of other countries in Southeast Asia in terms of rate growth, including, India, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, STR said in a […]

Sri Lanka Tourism joins Lion's Club to protect environment

Fri Dec 02 14:33:57 EST 2016 - www.ft.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.123767

The Lion’s Club International, Sri Lanka is currently hosting the 44th ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa, and Middle East) Forum 2016 from 30 November to 3 December. This spectacular event is expected to attract a minimum of 2,000 foreign delegates from over 63 countries from the regions above with delegates representing 20 guest countries from Europe, America and Asia.&nbsp

Former SLTDA chairman & DG remanded

Fri Dec 02 07:31:52 EST 2016 - adaderana.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8047752

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Bhashwara Gunaratne and former Director General Dr. D.S. Jayaweera have been remanded till Monday (Dec. 05) by the Colombo Fort Magistrates Court.

Sri Lanka tourism growth requires continuous effort: ForwardKeys

Fri Dec 02 00:38:39 EST 2016 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 5.123767

Dec 02, 2016 (LBO) – Flight bookings for travel to Sri Lanka during the next five months shows a modest 1.3 percent growth compared with the same time last year, according to tourism analytics firm ForwardKeys. The insights come from their analysis of 16 million flight bookings made by travel agents, research that was presented […]

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Festival to dazzle Colombo

Mon Nov 21 07:14:37 EST 2016 - LBO.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.8047752

With the festive season just around the corner elaborate plans are being made to transform the city of Colombo in to a Tourism Wonderland from the 20th to the 23rd of December this year. Sri Lanka Tourism under the guidance of the Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs

Fri Nov 04 18:01:26 EDT 2016 - nation.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.67064595

Sri Lanka has announced plans to attract tourists back to the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ with the launch of themed tourism development zones, a public-private sector initiative backed by the Ministry of Lands, the Ministry of Tourism and the Sri Lanka Tourism Club, a government-recognised

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