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Mrs. Diana Gamage, the Minister of State for Tourism emphasized the critical role of nightlife in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country’s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.

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State Minister for Tourism, Diana Gamage says nightlife plays a critical role in driving economic growth, citing it as a cornerstone of the night economy. She underscored that the night economy accounts for a substantial 70% of a country s revenue, illustrating its significant contribution to national finances.

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Minister of State for Tourism  Diana Gamage acknowledged that events that emanated noise should be conducted within a soundproof environment without causing any inconvenience or disturbance to other tourists who are here to relax, residents of the area and other businesses inasmuch its necessity to boost the economy by generating revenue. She made this comment […]

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Following Iranian FM’s visit The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, during high level meetings in Colombo this week, expressed hope that with this trip, the bilateral ties in all fields, including political, economic, commercial, and tourism, would be expanded. Amirabdollahian was here at the official invitation of the Sri Lankan […]

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A culture-based local solution for Sri Lanka BY Prof Nimal Gunatilleke The Thirty-seventh Session of the UN-FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC) is being held as a high-level Ministerial in-person event in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 19 – 22 February 2024. This was preceded by the Senior Officers Meeting (SOM) held virtually […]

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Tourism Minister Harin Fernando labelled MP Wimal Weerawansa a barking dog for being critical of his statement on India. Fernando told Parliament that he does not want to spend time throwing stones at the barking dog but would rather throw bones for his to chew. The Minister was responding to criticism from MP Wimal Weerawansa […]

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Delivering a statement in Parliament today (21 Feb.), Tourism Minister Harin Fernando hit out at opposition MPs Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila over their criticism of his recent speech in India.

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Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran s dedication to fostering tourism to Sri Lanka and strengthening cultural ties between the two nations.

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Manusha accuses Wimal of having taken parts of Fernando’s speech out of context By Saman Indrajith Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara told NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa in Parliament to refrain from taking chunks of others’ speeches out of context and misinterpreting them for political mileage. The Minister said so following concerns raised by […]

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The Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando, has stated that the Sri Lankan Government will be handing over the operation of Mattala International, Ratmalana International and Colombo International Airports to India. He has added that Sri Lanka is a part of India! Has he lost his senses? Separately, should it not be the role of the […]

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Addressing the 37th session of the Asia and Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Colombo today (20), President Ranil Wickremesinghe affirmed the government’s dedication to elevating Sri Lanka as a prominent exporter of agricultural produce through rapid agricultural sector transformation. He emphasized the pivotal role […]

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The Cabinet has approved concessions for passengers travelling by sea from Sri Lanka to India. The Government said that it has been recognized that the promotion of maritime passenger transport between Sri Lanka and India has the potential to boost tourism by providing increased access to tourists from both countries. It was also noted that […]

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The Maldives is a strategically important nation in the Indian Ocean, now facing a high risk of debt distress due to its increasing proximity to China. The IMF has warned the Maldives that it needs to make urgent policy changes to avoid falling into debt. The Maldivian economy, which is heavily reliant on tourism, suffered […]

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by Roshen Steelman NKAR Travels and Tours (Pvt) Ltd, a premier travel agency and leading name in the Sri Lankan tourism industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development in the country by stepping up as the main sponsor for Isipatana College’s rugby team for the upcoming season. This significant partnership was officially announced during […]

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Independent MP and former Minister Udaya Gamanpilla has accused Minister Harin Fernando of committing a crime which calls for the death sentence to be imposed on him. The MP said that Fernando had committed treason by saying Sri Lanka was a part of India. He said that Fernando cannot continue to hold a Ministerial post […]

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I became the first person to officially transact using UPI in Sri Lanka on February 12th 2024. In the presence of three heads of states/ governments. Leaders of India, Sri Lanka and Mauritius watched the transaction and celebrated its success with applause. So what is UPI ? How does it benefit indian consumers, merchants and […]

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Sri Lanka has made record earnings from tourism in the first 45 days of this year, amounting to seven billion rupees (about 22.4 million U.S. dollars) from 306,708 tourists. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Director General Nalin Perera said that there is a surge in tourism in Sri Lanka and that the country is […]

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The Mount Lavinia Hotel, a renowned establishment in Sri Lanka, made waves as it unveiled the “MLH Plant-Earth Market”, the country’s first-ever Vegan Market. This market will operate monthly on Poya days at The Terrace, coinciding with the Hotel’s Vegan Buffet and Vegan High Tea. Visitors to the “MLH Plant-Earth Market” were treated to a […]

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Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalizing Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas on Saturday (February 17), underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities.The post Sri Lanka President visits Tangalle and Galle to assess revival of tourism in South Coast appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lan...

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Expanding its subcontinent profile, Thailand’s National carrier “Thai Airways” has announced their resumption of direct flight services to Colombo, connecting the Fareast and Southwest Pacific towards the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Thailand being one of the famous leisure destinations in the region with Bangkok being its capital city is well known for nightlife, excellent cuisine and […]

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Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalizing Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas today (17), underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Tangalle and Galle areas today (17) to assess the tourism industry.  The President’s itinerary included visits to tourist hotspots such as Seenimodara, Dikwella, Nilwella, Hiriketiya, Weligama, and Habaraduwa, as well as the Weligama Surf School along the south coast, where he assessed their activities firsthand. At the Unawatuna Tourism Zone, […]

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Amid a rejuvenated focus on revitalizing Sri Lanka s tourism industry, President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas today (17 Feb.), underscoring the government s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe had brief discussions with tourists in Galle and Unawatuna and also met local visitors and businessmen in the area to look at ways at enhancing tourist facilities. President Ranil Wickremesinghe embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, Saturday, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities, the President’s [&#...

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By Shamindra Ferdinando National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa says the proposed Economic and Technology Co-operation Agreement (ETCA) with India should be examined in the context of India’s geopolitical strategy in respect of Sri Lanka. Referring to a recent declaration by SLPP MP Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera that the government parliamentary group hadn’t […]

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Tourists from India topped the list of countries visiting Sri Lanka in January 2023 and the island nation was positive about surge in religious tourism with consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Irrigation to implement the ‘Urumaya Programme’ in relevance to the lands provided by Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority, as per the programme implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and Lands at present.    

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe, witnessed the virtual launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) connectivity between India and Sri Lanka. The President’s office said that in a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch […]

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Sri Lankan authorities have plans to work with industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group to manage the country’s airports, according to Harin Fernando, the island nation’s minister for tourism, land, sports, and youth affairs. “There are plans to work with the Adani Group for the management of airports,” Fernando told The Hindu’s Businessline on the sidelines […]

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