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You will come back for more”: SL’s new tourism tag debuts at top Paris show

You will come back for more”: SL’s new tourism tag debuts at top Paris show

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Sri Lanka had a strong presence at the International French Market (IFTM) Top Resa, featuring 27 companies and its new destination branding, “You will come back for more,” after a brief absence in 2021. France is one of Sri Lanka’s top seven tourist markets, with over 44,000 European visitors in the first nine months of

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Sri Lanka introduces Digital Nomad Visa.

Sri Lanka introduces Digital Nomad Visa.

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Sri Lanka has officially launched the Digital Nomad Visa to boost its tourism sector. To qualify, applicants must have a monthly income of at least $2,000, which should be directed through the Sri Lankan banking system. The visa is renewable annually with a required minimum bank balance and a $500 application fee, covering the spouse

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Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.

Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.

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The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, has partnered with the Tertiary Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) to launch district skills development plans aimed at boosting tourism in Anuradhapura and Matale. Developed with input from industry and government stakeholders, these plansaddress tourism-related economic challenges and opportunities for inclusive growth. They involve collaboration between the

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Sri Lanka’s FitsAir crowned Asia’s most punctual Airline in July.

Sri Lanka’s FitsAir crowned Asia’s most punctual Airline in July.

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In July 2023, Sri Lanka’s private low-cost airline, FitsAir, was recognized as Asia’s most punctual airline, achieving a perfect 100% on-time arrival record across its international flight network, conducting 142 flights. Among the top 10 punctual airlines in the Asia Pacific region, FitsAir shared the first place with Aero Dili of Timor Leste. Launched in

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UK bloggers, influencers visit Sri Lanka on “FAM” tour.

UK bloggers, influencers visit Sri Lanka on “FAM” tour.

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A group of eight UK bloggers and influencers recently explored Sri Lanka during a destination promotional Familiarization Tour organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. The 11-day tour showcased the country’s cultural heritage, landscapes, and hospitality, highlighting attractions like Sigiriya, Yala National Park, and Colombo. Meetings with Qantas Airlines and Flight Centre aimed at

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SL Embassy in Tokyo hosts tourism promotion event for Japanese media.

SL Embassy in Tokyo hosts tourism promotion event for Japanese media.

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, orchestrated a successful tourism promotion event at the Ambassador’s residence. With over 40 attendees, including media personnel and influencers, the event aimed to engage Japanese media in showcasing Sri Lanka as an attractive travel destination. It featured the Sri