Category: Sri Lanka travel news
Sri Lanka travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on Sri Lanka. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in Sri Lanka. Colombo Travel information. Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia, located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of the Bay of Bengal and to the southeast of the Arabian Sea.
Sri Lanka will open its borders to tourists in January
Harry S. Johnson- December 10, 2020Sri Lanka is ready to receive foreign tourists from January 2021. But all travelers will have to be in quarantine ... Read More
Hiran Cooray of Jetwing Heads Sri Lanka Tourism Advisory Committee
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- December 3, 2020The Government of Sri Lanka has always recognized the role of the private sector in the development of tourism in ... Read More
Illegal tourism businesses in Sri Lanka open
Sulochana Ramiah- September 4, 2020In Sri Lanka, there are nearly one thousand foreigners who are engaging in informal tourism in Sri Lanka running businesses ... Read More
Countries Americans can travel to on vacation during COVID-19
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 19, 2020With 3,844,271 Americans were sick with the Coronavirus after 47,5 million were tested out of a total population of 331 ... Read More
Sri Lanka Wildlife Parks: Post-COVID-19 Operations a New Start?
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- April 14, 2020The current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought tourism and leisure travel to its knees in Sri Lanka and around the ... Read More
Human Rights during COVID19: Sri Lanka Tamils community
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 23, 2020Concerning the 43rd UN Human Rights Council which ended so precipitously on March 13 where Sri Lanka was on the ... Read More
Sri Lanka wants to meet journalists at ITB
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 26, 2020The island nation of Sri Lanka presents itself at the ITB 2020 with a strengthened brand. After the eventful year ... Read More
Coronavirus cured in 8 countries
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 16, 2020What travel destinations are safe from Coronavirus?The virus had put a noticeable dent on the travel industry, even though most ... Read More
Jetwing Kandy Gallery Welcomes First Guests
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 8, 2020In Sri Lanka, Jetwing Hotels opens its doors to the first guests at their latest boutique resort – Jetwing Kandy ... Read More
Ekho Surf Hotel Bentota offers a perfect gateway to Sri Lanka
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 16, 2020Sri Lanka has slowly come into its own as a global holiday destination in recent times after decades of unrest. ... Read More
Indian Ocean destination on sale: Beaches, culture, luxury resorts included
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 15, 2020Traveling to Sri Lanka is definitely an excellent choice when selecting a tropical travel destination with a lot of culture ... Read More
WTM London unveils Sri Lanka as Premier Partner for 2019
editor- October 22, 2019Sri Lankan Tourism will be the Premier Partner at WTM London 2019 as the island’s tourism industry continues it’s resolute ... Read More
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives Wins Leading All-inclusive Resort at 2019 SATA Awards
editor- October 11, 2019Centara’s adult-only 5-star Maldives resort captures top honors across SATA’s six member nations Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives ... Read More
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister: Country once again is safe for tourists
Chief Assignment Editor- August 2, 2019Sri Lanka’s PM Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the country has once again become safe for tourists. "Since the unfortunate and ... Read More
Sri Lanka offers free visas to woo back tourists after terror attacks
editor- July 31, 2019Terrorists on Easter Sunday of this year on April 21 bombed churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, killing more ... Read More
SriLankan Airlines beefs up Delhi and Colombo route
Anil Mathur - eTN India- July 4, 2019The presence in New Delhi on July 3 of the top brass of SriLankan Airlines was significant in several ways, ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism trying to revive industry after terror setback
editor- June 27, 2019The Sri Lanka Tourism organization is working to revive the industry that had a temporary setback due to the recent ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism in crisis: Managing and seeking out opportunities
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- June 11, 2019The Rapid Response Team by Safertourism reached out to Sri Lanka tourism authorities including the minister of tourism and industry ... Read More
Jetwing Symphony PLC set to launch new contemporary boutique hotel in Kandy
editor- June 6, 2019As part of its luxury portfolio, Jetwing Symphony PLC, the investment arm of Jetwing, will launch Jetwing Kandy Gallery in ... Read More
Is Sri Lanka on a Tourism Suicide path?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019The good news, there has never been a better time to visit Sri Lanka. It's true when it comes to ... Read More
‘Public security’: Sri Lanka’s state of emergency extended for another month
Chief Assignment Editor- May 22, 2019Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday extended the state of emergency by another month. The measure was imposed immediately ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism puts together special tourist offers following terror attacks
editor- May 17, 2019A host of offers were shared and discussed, and a final decision on a collective effort will be made next ... Read More
Minister: Sri Lanka needs security audit to build confidence among tourists
Chief Assignment Editor- May 11, 2019Sri Lanka's State Minister Harsha de Silva announced that the country is planning an independent security audit to build confidence ... Read More
Why travel to Sri Lanka is safer than ever
editor- May 1, 2019Sri Lanka is safer than ever now. This is a message by the management of Jetwing Hotels Ltd. - Jetwing ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism: Demonstrating resilience after terror attacks
editor- April 30, 2019One week on from the deadliest terror attacks perpetrated in the country since the end of the civil war, Sri ... Read More
Sri Lanka bans all face coverings after Islamic terrorists kill 253 people in Easter attacks
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2019Under a state of emergency after a spate of suicide bombings last week, Sri Lanka has imposed a ban on ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism suffers cancellation tsunami
Chief Assignment Editor- April 26, 2019A tidal wave of cancellations has hit Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the horrendous terror attacks of Easter Sunday. ... Read More
Explosions rock Sri Lankan town as police hunt for Islamic terrorists behind Easter bombings
Chief Assignment Editor- April 26, 2019Three explosions have reportedly rocked a city on Sri Lanka’s eastern seaboard as the police and the army carry out ... Read More
Sri Lanka still safe for tourists? Heartfelt plea by Jetwing Hotels Chairman Shiromal Cooray
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019Sri Lanka Tourism is actually open for business: There is no threat to the overall safety of visitors. This is ... Read More
Shangri-La issues statement: Attack on the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo Table One Restaurant
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019An explosion took place in Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo’s Table One Restaurant on Easter Sunday during Easter Brunch at 9.05 am. ... Read More
Sri Lanka gets a hug: Solidarity is pouring in from every corner of the world after an Easter Sunday of Terror
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 22, 2019After an Easter of Terror Sri Lanka needs a hug. Easter Monday is the day hugs are pouring in from ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, U.S. and British Authorities warn in response to terror attacks
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in a statement released urges hotels in Sri Lanka to take maximum measures to ... Read More
Sri Lanka: More attacks in progress, Internet off, Curfew ordered: European Union offers support and issues statement
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019The European Union High Representative Vice-President Federica Mogherini issued a statement after the deadly terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka this ... Read More
Shangri La Hotel Colombo Veteran Chef killed with 160 people in 6 terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019Shangri La Colombo Veteran chef Shantha Mayadunne and her daughter are among 138 or more dead this morning at 6 ... Read More
Terror Attack on Shangri La, Kingsbury Hotel and three churches in Sri Lanka
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019The Shangri La Hotel Colombo, the Kingsbury Hotel and three churches in Kochchikade and Negombo were targeted by terrorists today ... Read More
SriLankan Airlines’ new plan to be like Emirates
Alain St.Ange- April 16, 2019In a bid to turn the loss making airline into a profitable venture, SriLankan Airlines has come up with a ... Read More
