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November met Highest Tourist Arrivals since Pandemic

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) —November saw the highest tourist arrivals for the year so far, with 151,496 international visitors. However, the monthly target was missed by 25%, and for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka crossed the 150,000 tourist arrival mark. The daily arrival average also reached 5,000. In…

ByadminDecember 5, 20230Comments

New Luxury Train Service to Boost Tourism

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter)—The ‘Shanida Seethawaka Odyssey’ luxury train will begin operating between Colombo and Avissawella from today. Due to high demand, the train will now run on Saturdays in addition to its usual Sunday journeys. T The train aims to boost tourism in Seethawaka, offering passengers a chance to explore popular attractions…

ByadminAugust 5, 20230Comments

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Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority predicts July as Highest Tourist Arrival

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) —The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) predicts the highest number of tourist arrivals in 2023, with 123,503 reported so far in July 2023. India leads the source market with 20,779 arrivals, followed by the United Kingdom with 15,126, China with 8,446, Germany with 6,842, and Russia with 6,374.…

ByadminJuly 30, 20230Comments

Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 100,000 Tourists in July

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — As of the first 23 days of July, Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 100,000 tourists to the island. The latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reveals that a total of 104,664 tourists have arrived during this period. Among the countries contributing to the…

ByadminJuly 26, 20230Comments

Sri Lanka Tourism Sees Surge with 37,000 Tourists Arriving in June

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cuter) - More than 37,000 tourists have already arrived in Sri Lanka during the initial half of June, as per the recent data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India accounted for the highest number of visitors, with 10,991 Indian nationals visiting the island country. Additionally,…

ByadminJune 15, 20230Comments

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Cabinet Clamps Down on Nuwara Eliya’s Building Boom to Safeguard Breathtaking Scenery

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – The Cabinet of Ministers approved new restrictions on the construction of buildings in the Nuwara Eliya district. According to Cabinet Spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena, the new regulations will prohibit the construction of buildings that are more than 4 storeys high and will come into effect on May 1, 2023. President…

ByadminApril 25, 20230Comments

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Hollywood Star Christian Bale Spotted in Sri Lanka, Enjoying a Memorable Experience with Son Joseph

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) – Academy Award Winning actor Christian Bale has been spotted in the picturesque Galle Fort in Sri Lanka today, April 4. Bale arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, April 3 via Sri Lankan Airlines from Male, Maldives, as announced by the airline in a post on social media. Sri Lankan…

ByadminApril 4, 20230Comments

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Sri Lanka named a top destination for wildlife safaris outside Africa by Forbes Magazine

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter)–Forbes Magazine has recognized Sri Lanka as a 'Top Wildlife Safaris Outside of Africa' in 2023'. Sri Lanka was ranked among India, the US, Galápagos Islands, and Australia as a top "next safari" option in other parts of the world, with a unique combination of land animals and sea creatures. According…

ByadminFebruary 27, 20230Comments

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Tourist arrivals in January 2023, highest since March 2022 – SLTDA data

Close to 100,000 tourists visited Sri Lanka in January 2023. According to preliminary data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) on January 30, 99,371 tourists visited Sri Lanka as of January 30. Tourist arrivals in January are the highest since March 2022. In January of last year, 82,327 tourists visited Sri Lanka…

ByadminFebruary 1, 20230Comments

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Hotel owner, his son and accountant arrested for robbing tourists

A hotelier, his son and his account have been arrested by tourist police for robbing Rs. 6 million worth of foreign currency from hotel guests by breaking into safety lockers. The suspects have been operating a hotel in Habaraduwa.

ByadminJanuary 18, 20230Comments

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November met Highest Tourist Arrivals since Pandemic

New Luxury Train Service to Boost Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority predicts July as Highest Tourist Arrival

Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 100,000 Tourists in July

Sri Lanka Tourism Sees Surge with 37,000 Tourists Arriving in June

Cabinet Clamps Down on Nuwara Eliya’s Building Boom to Safeguard Breathtaking Scenery

Hollywood Star Christian Bale Spotted in Sri Lanka, Enjoying a Memorable Experience with Son Joseph

Sri Lanka named a top destination for wildlife safaris outside Africa by Forbes Magazine

Tourist arrivals in January 2023, highest since March 2022 – SLTDA data

Hotel owner, his son and accountant arrested for robbing tourists

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