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Earnings from tourism in the first quarter of this year grew at a healthy rate of 28.8 per cent to 268 million US Dollars. Tourist arrivals in the month of April this year rose 9.0 percent in comparison to the same period last year. Data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed that ...
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A wide publicity has been given to the events unfolding at the Sri Lanka Tourism regarding the resig..
Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has tendered his resignation effective 31 May as chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Tourism Convention Bureau and the Institute of Hospitality Management. However he remains as chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. ....
- 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)
Dr Nalaka Godahewa on Thursday stepped down from three tourism-related positions but said he would continue as Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.In a statement, he said he was resigning from the posts of chairperson at Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Tourism
- Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- 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's tourist arrivals rose 9.0 percent in April this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed.
May 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals rose 9.0 percent in April this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed.
May 16, Colombo: The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Nalaka Godahewa says that steps have been taken to unite all government bodies related to tourism under one umbrella.
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 ...
- SC upholds Appeal Court ruling against Customs in Nestlé case (Category: Business)
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- ‘Dubai Suddha’ arrested over sending job seekers overseas without valid licence (Category: Breaking News)
- LTTE sympathizer arrested in India (Category: Breaking News)
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 ...
- South Korean President lauds Lanka’s development vision (Category: Breaking News)
- President begins his South Korean tour unveiling a new era in friendly ties (Category: Breaking News)
- Three Agreements signed between Korea and Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- South Korea to provide US$ 200 million to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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 ...
- President invites Korean entrepreneurs to invest in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves on official visit to South Korea (Category: Breaking News)
- President leaves for South Korea (Category: Breaking News)
- President on State visit to Korea next week (Category: Business)
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 Lankas 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.
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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
- New Tourism Zones are planned in the North and East (Category: Breaking News)
- Regional Consultation on Tourism organized in Colombo. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka exempts transit passengers and children under 12 years from charging visa fees (Category: Breaking News)
- World Tourism Day celebrated in a unique way (Category: Breaking News)
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
- Seychelles plans joint holiday packages for tourists with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
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- FTI group to operate a cruise line to Colombo port (Category: Breaking News)
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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 â 4, 2012.
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- Biden to Name Ron Klain as White House Chief of Staff (copy) (Category: USA, New Mexico)
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- York, Sally (Category: USA, South Dakota)
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
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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.
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...
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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 ...
- TOURIST ARRIVALS HAVE DOUBLED FROM JANUARY TO MAY. (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals have doubled from January to May (Category: Breaking News)
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
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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
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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
- Steady growth in tourism (Category: Breaking News)
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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
- Cruise ship “Arcadia” arrives with 2100 tourists (Category: Breaking News)
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- ‘Room to Read’ Children watches a T20 warm up game (Category: Breaking News)
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...
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