Why Sri Lanka should go back on your bucket list – and there’s only one way to see it best
5 years, 3 months ago

Why Sri Lanka should go back on your bucket list – and there’s only one way to see it best

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The pages of Sri Lankan chauffeur-guide Lallagit’s feedback book glow with praise, about everything from his wildlife spotting and explanations of Buddhism to his help finding Strepsils en route. She says: “when you’re in that situation, everything is very, very dark.” Lallagit drives us first down the western coast, where I swim in the warm, glass-flat Indian Ocean. This is the busiest place we’ve been, with Sri Lankan tourists visiting from Colombo, and early-morning pool-side wedding photo shoots. open image in gallery Visitor can journey the mangrove-hemmed Madu river “There was a very dark period… but slowly and surely enquiries have started coming in.” So they should: amid the meadows and king coconut palms, with Lallagit pointing out a green bee-eater and alerting us to the bleat of an Indian squirrel, it’s hard to imagine a lovelier place to be.

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More Chinese tourists eyed as Sri Lanka deepens ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More Chinese tourists eyed as Sri Lanka deepens ties

China Daily  

This photo taken on Oct 26, 2024 shows a view of Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka. Following Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's visit to China last month, bilateral ties have reached a new high, they added, highlighting Sri Lanka's manifold strengths as an outbound destination. "President Dissanayake's visit underscores Sri Lanka's commitment to fostering robust ties with China, a …

Sri Lanka recovers after economic crisis, but is it safe to travel there?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka recovers after economic crisis, but is it safe to travel there?

ABC  

White sand beaches, welcoming locals, wild elephants living in their natural habitats and eight UNESCO World Heritage sites make Sri Lanka a tourist's paradise. While her friends gave positive reviews of their past holidays in Sri Lanka, Australia's official Smart Traveller advisory urged visitors to "exercise a high degree of caution" as the country holds its presidential elections later this …

Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventure
1 year, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka is firmly back on the holiday map – here’s why now is the time to return for affordable adventure

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It decimated tourism, one of Sri Lanka’s largest foreign exchange earners and an essential cog in the country’s economy, which …

Sri Lanka plans to attract 2.5 million tourists in 2024
1 year, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka plans to attract 2.5 million tourists in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Sri Lanka, which has been on the path of recovery after internal political turmoil, has set a target to attract 2.5 million tourists in 2024 to boost it's economy. Nalin Perera, director general of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority shared the details during the island nation's roadshow in the city to promote tourism weeks after West Bengal chief minister …

Sri Lanka Woos Indian Travellers with Weak Currency
1 year, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka Woos Indian Travellers with Weak Currency

Deccan Chronicle  

Sri Lanka is as safe as any tourist place in the world. We were building back and then things stopped a little bit last year with some news of unrest coming out of Sri Lanka about 15 months ago. India is now the number one source of tourists for Sri Lanka. Tourism directly or indirectly supports two million people in …

RGIA is an important hub for us, says Sri Lankan Airlines CEO
1 year, 7 months ago

RGIA is an important hub for us, says Sri Lankan Airlines CEO

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A budget-friendly island-nation, which has a lot to offer by way of breathtaking beaches and mesmerizing tourist spots, especially to Indians, should be on the must-visit destination plans of everyone going on a vacation. Catering to this segment is Sri Lankan Airlines, which has witnessed a massive growth post-Covid. Richard Nuttal, CEO, of Sri Lankan Airlines, during an interaction …

India says it will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial crisis
1 year, 8 months ago

India says it will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial crisis

The Hindu  

India has reiterated its willingness to play "a constructive role" in supporting Sri Lanka's efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis. In May this year, 17 countries that have extended loans to Sri Lanka formed an official creditor committee' co-chaired by India, Japan, and France, to discuss Sri Lanka’s request for debt treatment. Mr. Jacob said India’s financial and …

Chinese tourists get set to enjoy Sri Lanka's attractions
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese tourists get set to enjoy Sri Lanka's attractions

China Daily  

Sri Lanka is set to receive its first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists after becoming one of the first 20 countries to resume the organization of outbound group tourists from China since COVID-19. "We are expecting Chinese tourists to come back soon, but their particular interest has been to countries closer to China," Anura Fernando, the consul general of Sri …

Chinese tourists get set to enjoy Sri Lanka's attractions
2 years, 1 month ago

Chinese tourists get set to enjoy Sri Lanka's attractions

China Daily  

Sri Lanka is set to receive its first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists after becoming one of the first 20 countries to resume the organization of outbound group tourists from China since COVID-19. "We are expecting Chinese tourists to come back soon, but their particular interest has been to countries closer to China," Anura Fernando, the consul general of Sri …

In Sri Lanka’s southern tourism hotspot, locals are yet to see a full recovery
2 years, 2 months ago

In Sri Lanka’s southern tourism hotspot, locals are yet to see a full recovery

The Hindu  

At the close of 2022, crisis-hit Sri Lanka had recorded nearly 7.2 lakh tourist arrivals — more than three times the number seen in 2021, even if nowhere close to the country’s pre-pandemic mark of nearly 20 lakh visitors. See what happened to Wasantha Mudalige,” he adds at once, referring to a prominent student leader currently detained under Sri Lanka’s …

Sri Lanka is far from an economic recovery
2 years, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka is far from an economic recovery

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 01, 2022 10:35 IST Pathmanaban, 61, rues the day he decided to head home to Trincomalee in Sri Lanka from Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu, in 2018. But I also urge you to consider the fact that a lot of people are in absolute poverty and that they cannot spend enough to get 2,030 kcal a day.” “It …

Sri Lanka: crowd-free and captivating, now’s the time to put it back on the travel bucket list
2 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka: crowd-free and captivating, now’s the time to put it back on the travel bucket list

The Independent  

In Arugam Bay, surfers ride to shore with the last glints of sun. Just days after countries lifted their advice against travelling here, Sri Lanka’s east coast keeps the party going. By the time I arrived in Arugam Bay, I’d been in the country nearly a month, travelling between the west and east coasts, with brief stays in the capital, …

Sri Lanka travel advice: How has guidance changed and is it safe for holidaymakers amid protests?
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka travel advice: How has guidance changed and is it safe for holidaymakers amid protests?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sri Lanka’s new president Ranil Wickremesinghe, then prime minister, said in July that the island nation’s debt-laden economy had “collapsed” …

Sri Lanka Aims to Get 10 Lakh Tourists This Year, Especially from India, Says Tourism Minister Harin Fernando
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka Aims to Get 10 Lakh Tourists This Year, Especially from India, Says Tourism Minister Harin Fernando

News 18  

Sri Lanka's Tourism Minister Harin Fernando on Saturday said as things get back to normal after the recent political crisis in the island nation, the government aims to receive at least 10 lakh tourists this year, mostly from India. Fernando, who was in Ahmedabad to promote tourism in the island nation, said religious and cultural tourism between Sri Lanka and …

Sri Lanka to woo greater number of Indian tourists
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka to woo greater number of Indian tourists

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka’s tourism officials, conscious of the dire need to shore up their country’s economy, plan to woo a greater number of Indian tourists, who constitute the single largest segment of foreign tourists, through new packages such as the Murugan-Shiva Shakthi trails. Referring to the ongoing 25-day-long festival in Nallur, Chalaka Gajabahu, chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, …

FAQ: Is It Safe to Travel to Sri Lanka Amid Economic Crisis? Experts Explain
2 years, 11 months ago

FAQ: Is It Safe to Travel to Sri Lanka Amid Economic Crisis? Experts Explain

The Quint  

It is not advisable to travel to Sri Lanka for pleasure, said at least three travel agents who spoke to The Quint, adding that the security situation in the country is not conducive for tourism at the moment. Uncertainty of Local Vendors Neelam Kumar, from Madras Travels and Tours, said that while they plan multiple trips to Sri Lanka during …

India tops Sri Lanka’s tourism charts 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

India tops Sri Lanka’s tourism charts 2021

The Hindu  

India topped Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals in December and the entire year, according to data published by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. For most part of 2020 beginning April, Sri Lanka shut its borders fearing import of COVID-19 cases into the island nation, which was then making global headlines for managing the pandemic well. For December, Sri Lanka recorded …

Reinventing Sri Lanka: As the country reopens to international travelers, the tourism industry ponders its future
4 years, 1 month ago

Reinventing Sri Lanka: As the country reopens to international travelers, the tourism industry ponders its future

CNN  

Colombo CNN — A year ago, Dinesh Perera and his friends owned and operated the only two LGBTQ-friendly accommodations in Colombo: Mahasen by Foozoo and Mahasen Terrace by Foozoo. “We are working on it,” says Dhammika Wijesinghe, director general of the SLTDA, referring to the organization’s sustainable tourism model and efforts to promote the country’s attractions to domestic tourists. “I …

Sri Lanka’s hotels, beaches, eateries now empty of tourists
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka’s hotels, beaches, eateries now empty of tourists

Associated Press  

HIKKADUWA, Sri Lanka — Sipping fresh coconut water while sunbathing on deserted Hikkaduwa beach, Alexi Konchayenko, a sports trainer from Ukraine, struck a stoical note. Sri Lanka was the Lonely Planet guide’s top travel destination for 2019, but since the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and luxury hotels, foreign tourists have fled. She said the attack has cost the hotel …

‘Indian tourists not cancelling trips to Sri Lanka’
5 years, 11 months ago

‘Indian tourists not cancelling trips to Sri Lanka’

The Hindu  

Sunday’s terror strikes in Sri Lanka – that is otherwise considered to be among the most popular tourist spots for Indians – have caused a huge dent in the country’s tourism prospects. Koushik Varaghur, from Chariot World Tours, said they had tourists who were on tour in Sri Lanka at present, but were not in Colombo at the time of …

Sri Lanka: after the terror attacks, what are travellers’ options?
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka: after the terror attacks, what are travellers’ options?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Tuesday morning, 23 April, the Foreign Office updated its travel advice to warn: “Terrorists are very likely to carry …

Sri Lanka blasts likely to have ‘adverse impact’ on tourism: Tour operators
5 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka blasts likely to have ‘adverse impact’ on tourism: Tour operators

India TV News  

The near-simultaneous blasts targeting three churches and as many luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday may have an "adverse impact" on the upcoming summer holiday season in the country, a well-known tourist destination, tour operators and hoteliers said. A string of near simultaneous blasts struck three churches and luxury hotels frequented by foreigners in Sri Lanka on Easter …

The Sri Lankan sojourn: Clean, green and serene
6 years, 9 months ago

The Sri Lankan sojourn: Clean, green and serene

Deccan Chronicle  

The first impression you have when you get down at Sirimavo Bandernaike International Airport outside Colombo city is that this is a tiny but clean, green, serene nation of around 22 million people, 7 on 10 of whom are Buddhists, and the rest evenly distributed between Hindus and Muslims and a miniscule 2 per cent are Christians who incidentally, like …

Chinese tourists boost Sri Lanka's tourism to record highs
10 years, 1 month ago

Chinese tourists boost Sri Lanka's tourism to record highs

China Daily  

COLOMBO -- Helped by growing Chinese travelers, Sri Lanka's post-war tourism industry hit yet another high ending 2014 with unprecedented 1.5 million arrivals, the Central Bank said here on Thursday. In the first month of 2015 Chinese arrivals grew to 11,735 from 10,779 in January 2014 retaining their spot as the third highest source of tourists to Sri Lanka. In …

Bridging the narratives in Sri Lanka
10 years, 11 months ago

Bridging the narratives in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

In the hot plains of the Vanni, a larger-than-life stone soldier emerges out of a block of concrete, an AK-47 in one hand and the Sri Lankan flag in the other. This is a “victory memorial” created by the Army after the end of the hostilities between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan Army in May 2009. Overcoming the …

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