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Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, participating at a press briefing held at the President’s Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ said that he expected 2.2 million tourists to visit Sri Lanka in 2024 and bring in a revenue of US$ 4billion. He revealed […]
Sri Lanka updated the UK on the debt restructuring process and thanked UK for its support and cooperation extended towards Sri Lanka as a member of the Paris Club in accelerating the process. Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry concluded his official visit to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the prestigious Cambridge Union […]
- Sri Lanka condoles with Iran over Kerman terror attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Rescued Sri Lankans from Myanmar to be repatriated to Sri Lanka via Bangkok (Category: Breaking News)
- UNDP and Sri Lanka discuss impact of regressive tax policies (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran’s Foreign Minister to undertake official visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
India is working on setting up a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) pipeline from Kochi to Colombo to bring down electricity costs in Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said. Jha expressed these views at a reception hosted at India House on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day of […]
- Sri Lankan VVIPs at India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- World greets 2024 with major fireworks displays (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess Anne arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
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- Electricity, Costs, Options Needs & Priorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Tailoring Our Needs To Match International Legal Requirements (Category: Breaking News)
- The Cost Of Dying (Category: Breaking News)
- On “Reaching For The Stars” & Some Troubling Issues (Category: Breaking News)
The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee recently.
- 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)
By Hiran H.Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s inflation could rise to 7 percent in January 2024 due to the VAT increase, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe warned. Speaking at a special press briefing held yesterday, Dr. Weerasinghe explained that an increase in inflation is likely due to the increase […]
- CB reduces interest rates by 100 basis points to tackle inflation and ease borrowing costs (Category: Breaking News)
- Price controls to be removed from rupee lending rates from April 1 – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- Policy interest rates reduced to enable economy to reach its true potential – CBSL Governor (Category: Breaking News)
- CB reduces interest rates (Category: Breaking News)
The President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam invited Sri Lankan businessmen and investors to invest in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The FBCCI President made this call during a courtesy meeting with the high commissioner of Sri Lanka in Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody at FBCCI’s Gulshan office on […]
- India says it helped rescue Sri Lankan fishermen from Somali pirates (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Anne concludes Sri Lanka visit describing herself ‘eyes and ears’ of monarchy (Category: Breaking News)
The Presidential Secretariat, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, together with the sponsors, are happy to announce the launch of Galle Concerto 2024 – the Southern Festivals, and its Handbook, in the week beginning 12th January to the end of March 2024. The festivals, set against the backdrop […]
- Galle Literary Festival to return in 2024 with star-studded line-up (Category: Breaking News)
- Gourmet Galle: A culinary extravaganza on the south coast of Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sail Lanka anchors sponsorship for the Galle Literary Festival 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Globetrotting chefs at Gourmet Galle (Category: Breaking News)
The Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI) hosted a panel discussion ‘Sri Lanka as a Destination: From Antiquity to Modernity’ as part of its outreach activities to promote ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ in Koggala on Saturday (13 January 2024). Held with the Indian Ocean as the backdrop at the Long Beach Hotel, Koggala, this interactive discussion was organized as […]
- Dinara, Methwan, Achinthya to fight for final spots today (Category: Breaking News)
- 2024: An election year and global trends (Category: Breaking News)
- Foreign policy quagmire (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget, Taxation Turmoil and Policy Blunders – Part II (Category: Breaking News)
A review meeting was conducted on Friday (19) at the President’s Office, chaired by Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, to discuss the progress of the “Pekoe trail” project aimed at boosting Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. The Pekoe trail team outlined their plans for the project, […]
- On the trail with Bigfoot-hunters (Category: Technology)
- Umar's maiden 200 puts Pakistan on top (Category: Breaking News)
- Keep the peace outdoors, don't walk on the ski trails (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Keep the peace outdoors, don't walk on the ski trails (Category: USA, North Dakota)
A review meeting was conducted on Friday (Jan.19) at the President s Office, chaired by Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, to discuss the progress of the ÂPekoe trail project aimed at boosting Sri Lanka s tourism industry.
A review meeting was conducted yesterday (19) at the President’s Office, chaired by Mr. Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, to discuss the progress of the “Pekoe trail” project aimed at boosting Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has taken steps to launch a luxury bus service, targeting foreign tourists, for the first time, according to the Ministry of Transport and Highways. The Ministry has said in a statement that the project will be implemented in the Colombo city initially covering four identified tourist circles, and the buses […]
- Sri Lanka to reply to US Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Agriculture Ministry to restart inactive programmes (Category: Breaking News)
- Vidatha Centres in all DS Divisions (Category: Breaking News)
- Principals recruited recently are not given duties, says Ceylon Teachers` Union (Category: Breaking News)
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- Is There A Basis For The Sinhalese To Insist On A Unitary Constitution? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sinhala-Buddhism & The Nation State Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Book Review: Gananath Obeyesekere – Stories And Histories (Category: Breaking News)
- Would Voting For A Tamil Presidential Candidate Polarize The Tamils? (Category: Breaking News)
101,362 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka within the first 15 days of 2024.The post 101,362 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Tourist arrivals in November first half top 27,000 (Category: Breaking News)
- Over 56,000 tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in the first 16 days of April (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka soar, surpassing 600,000 within 3 months (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka set to exceed 100,000 mark in May 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
At a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) stakeholder dialogue titled ‘Pulling back from the brink,’ held in Kurpark Village, Aspen, President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlined short-term strategies aimed at revitalizing Sri Lanka’s economy. Emphasizing tourism promotion, agricultural modernization and a focus on renewable energy, the President expressed the country’s eagerness to attract new ...
- Huge Landslide victory to UPFA with over 55 percent of the votes cast (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil Wickremesinghe submits draft of ‘Defence Review – 2030’ to the Cabinet (Category: Breaking News)
- President to attend 10th World Water Forum high-level meeting in Indonesia (Category: Breaking News)
- Full Text of State Dept. briefing on President Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to US (Category: Breaking News)
Over 100,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka in the first 15 days of 2024, according to the latest statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA weekly report on tourist arrivals, released on Tuesday (16), shows that 101,362 international visitors have arrived in the above period, and this is a […]
- Sri Lanka recorded over 47,000 tourist arrivals so far this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals top 1.4 mn by third week of December (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.4 mln this year (Category: Breaking News)
- 74,664 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka in first two weeks of Nov. (Category: Breaking News)
As the first quarter of 2024 beckons, Sri Lanka s tourism sector is brimming with anticipation. The long-awaited launch of an all-inclusive Sri Lanka Tourism app is in its final stages, promising to significantly uplift the island nation s tourism industry.
- 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)
Distilleries acquire Heineken’s SL business for over Rs. 4 bn. Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) has concluded a major acquisition of the Sri Lanka operation of Heineken, a major player in the global beer industry at a consideration of Euro 12 million, (over Rs. 4.2 billion), DCSL announced last week in a stock […]
- Daylight reserve forest land robbery in the guise of parceling out Devalagam property (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Cargills to increase beer production (Category: Breaking News)
- Maine breweries collaborate on beer for Brewers Guild (Category: USA, Maine)
- Maine breweries collaborate on beer for Brewers Guild (Category: USA, Maine)
Sri Lanka’s State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage, predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract 02 million tourists in 2024, generating estimated revenue of USD 06 billion.The post Sri Lanka expects to attract two million tourists in 2024 appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka expecting to attract two million tourists in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Two million tourists and a revenue of US $ 06 billion expected in 2024 – Minister of State for T... (Category: Breaking News)
- Campaigns to attract 1.5 million tourists to Sri Lanka, Proposal to create cities that never sleep (Category: Breaking News)
- 02 million tourists are expected in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The Galle Literary Festival, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), unveils its highly anticipated program for 2024, promising a diverse and engaging experience for literature enthusiasts. The Festival, taking place from January 25 to 28, will feature over 180 talks, workshops, and events that embody a renewed commitment to diversity and […]
- Sail Lanka Charter anchors 8th Boat & Marine Show as industry’s leading advocate (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Concerto to invigorate tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Literary Festival to return in 2024 with star-studded line-up (Category: Breaking News)
- India to develop all-round cooperation with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Gourmet Galle, the partner festival to the esteemed Galle Literary Festival, is set to launch an exceptional 12-week culinary celebration on the picturesque shores of the south of Sri Lanka. Conceived by Geoffrey Dobbs, the festival director, and founder, Gourmet Galle aims to bring people out of the wintry cold and dark countries, offering an […]
- Globetrotting chefs at Gourmet Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Concerto to invigorate tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Gourmet Galle: A culinary extravaganza on the south coast of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Literary Festival to return in 2024 with star-studded line-up (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage, predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract 2 million tourists in 2024, generating an estimated revenue of US $ 6 billion. She made these remarks during a press conference held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) under the theme ‘Collective path to a […]
- Travel Boom (Category: Business)
- Priority to be given to the Dehiwala Zoo (Category: Breaking News)
- Water Works (Category: Business)
- Tourism body overhaul on the cards (Category: South Australia)
An eminent Norwegian business person and philanthropist Kurt Mosvold has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Kristiansand, Norway. The Commission of Appointment issued under the hand of Foreign Minister Ali Sabry and the Exequatur issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway were presented to Mosvold by […]
- World greets 2024 with major fireworks displays (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal – Thomian, Sydney 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess Anne arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF commends Sri Lanka’s economic reforms endeavors (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister for Tourism Diana Gamage, predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract 02 million tourists in 2024, generating estimated revenue of US $ 06 billion. Additionally, she highlighted a substantial increase of 106% in tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to the previous year, 2022. State Minister Diana Gamage, made these remarks during a press conferenc...
- Sri Lanka expects one million tourists this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Government prepared to promote tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Two million tourists and a revenue of US $ 06 billion expected in 2024 – Minister of State for T... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expecting to attract two million tourists in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage, predicts that the revitalization of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka will attract two million tourists in 2024, generating an estimated revenue of USD 06 billion.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Iran with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) promoted Sri Lanka as a prime tourist destination at the 13th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition held at the Fars Permanent International Fairground in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province of Iran from 03-06 January 2024.
- Sri Lanka Participates in the 16th Tehran International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Indus... (Category: Breaking News)
- Prema Cooray appointed Chairman of Reefcomber (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka holds international forum on Community Based Sustainable Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- Crude Options (Category: Business)
Nepal has said the agreements signed with India mark another step towards fostering stronger ties. “Great to witness the exchange of agreements alongside H.E. Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrS Jaishankar , Minister for External Affairs of India . These agreements mark another step towards fostering stronger Nepal – India ties,” Nepal ese Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash […]
- ‘India tries to ensure ties across the world, except with China, Pakistan’ (Category: Breaking News)
- ASEAN: Jaishankar discuss border peace, tranquillity with Chinese diplomat (Category: Breaking News)
- Canada seems to be driven by vote-bank politics: Jaishankar reacts to Khalistani activities (Category: Breaking News)
- State of border with ‘big neighbour’ China is “still abnormal,” says Jaishankar (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka has made a request to host a few matches of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) this year. Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said he made the request from the Indian Cricket Board. The Minister said that hosting the IPL will give Sri Lanka tourism a huge boost. He said […]
- Harin labels Wimal as a barking dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Over USD 1 million earned from tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin hails Australian media over online safety (Category: Breaking News)
- Government preparing a new tourism policy for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan and to reopen diplomatic missions in Cyprus, Iraq, and Frankfurt in Germany, the Government Information Department said on Tuesday. The Infomation Department said in a media statement that the government had found it desirable to establish a Sri Lankan Embassy […]
- Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan seek to boost bilateral cooperation in many sectors (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Arab envoys Lanka wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- Embassy official involved in human trafficking to Oman arrested (Category: Breaking News)
- SCAT Airlines to commence flights to Mattala Airport in March (Category: Breaking News)
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