Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continued its strong rebound in 2024, generating impressive foreign ticket revenues across its most popular destinations. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) 2025 Year in Review, the country’s cultural icons and wildlife parks […]
Opening of “City of Dreams Sri Lanka” Integrated Resort
Colombo, August 2025The City of Dreams Sri Lanka, formerly known as Cinnamon Life, officially opened its doors in August 2025 as Sri Lanka’s first fully integrated resort. This landmark private investment is expected to transform the island’s high-end tourism, hospitality, […]
Sri Lanka Promotes Tourism in Expo Business Forums
Osaka, Japan – October 2025At the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Sri Lanka made a remarkable showcase of its tourism and business potential, integrating cultural promotion with trade and investment opportunities. The country’s pavilion not only highlighted its export industries […]
Sri Lanka to Host International Surfing Championships in 2026
Sri Lanka is making waves on the global sporting stage as it prepares to host the International Surfing Championships 2026. The event will take place in Arugam Bay, the crown jewel of the island’s East Coast and a destination hailed […]
Sri Lanka’s New Cruise Tourism Hub at Colombo Port
Sri Lanka is setting sail towards a new era of global tourism with the launch of a state-of-the-art cruise terminal at Colombo Port. This major infrastructure project positions the island as a prime stopover for luxury cruise liners traveling across […]
Colombo Emerging as South Asia’s New Luxury Travel Hub
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s bustling capital, is rapidly transforming into a premier luxury travel destination in South Asia, attracting high-end travelers with world-class hotels, gourmet dining, upscale shopping, and vibrant cultural experiences. A City in Transformation Once considered a transit hub, […]
Sri Lanka Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 with Expo Highlighting Youth & Sustainability
Sri Lanka joined the global community in marking World Tourism Day 2025 with a vibrant tourism expo held in Colombo, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and young entrepreneurs to showcase the country’s renewed vision for sustainable and inclusive tourism growth. […]
SLTDA Goes Digital with GovPay: A Big Leap for Sri Lanka Tourism
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 17, 2025 The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a bold step into the digital era by officially joining GovPay, the national digital payment platform. This move marks a major milestone in […]
Celebrating Sri Lanka’s Tea Cultural Landscape for UNESCO Recognition
Sri Lanka’s Tea Cultural Landscape: A Heritage Journey Toward UNESCO Recognition Sri Lanka proudly takes the first step toward recognizing its Tea Cultural Landscape—a living heritage that has shaped the heart and economy of the nation for over 150 years—by […]
e-Gates Coming Soon to Katunayake – Border Processing Set to Get Smarter!
Katunayake Airport to Launch Automated e-Gates for Faster, Smarter Border Controls Katunayake’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to modernize its immigration process with Automated Border Control (e-gates), allowing travelers to scan passports independently while ensuring document authenticity with advanced […]