Tag: Sri Lanka
Tourism chief ouster to affect Sri Lanka’s overdue campaign launch, fears...
A furore broke out this week in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry after the chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), Udaya Nanayakkara,...
Sri Lanka condemns ‘foreigners only’ policy at some resorts
Sri Lanka’s authorities and tourism industry players alike are making clear their opposition to attempts by some hotels to deny service to domestic visitors.
The...
Imperative to protect struggling national carrier: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is supportive of an open skies policy, but not at the expense of its struggling national carrier, the country's aviation minister Nimal...
Chinese make better travellers, Sri Lankan operators say
With their preference for round-trips and more activity-filled tour programmes, Chinese travellers are moving up the wishlist of Sri Lankan tour operators.
Arjuna, Exotic Holiday...
Sri Lanka to hold ground-breaking Chinese mass wedding
In an effort to position Sri Lanka as a wedding destination, local authorities are preparing to hitch 75 to 100 couples from China saying...
Sri Lanka to levy booking tax on OTAs
After months of debate and discussion, Sri Lanka is finally imposing a tax on OTAs and online accommodation sites effective April 1, 2018.
The new...
AirAsia keen to set up airline in Sri Lanka
Malaysia’s LCC AirAsia is keen to set up a budget airline in Sri Lanka and last week made a pitch to a high-powered, official Sri...
