Tag: Sri Lanka Tourism
Sri Lanka Tourism in crisis: Managing and seeking out opportunities
Srilal Miththapala - eTN Sri Lanka- June 11, 2019 23:55The Rapid Response Team by Safertourism reached out to Sri Lanka tourism authorities including the minister of tourism and industry leaders within hours of the devastating terror attack on the ... Read More
Is Sri Lanka on a Tourism Suicide path?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 26, 2019 06:41The good news, there has never been a better time to visit Sri Lanka. It's true when it comes to travel specials available. Sri Lanka is safe, but to relate ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism puts together special tourist offers following terror attacks
editor- May 17, 2019 22:17A host of offers were shared and discussed, and a final decision on a collective effort will be made next week with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Sri ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism: Demonstrating resilience after terror attacks
editor- April 30, 2019 22:12One week on from the deadliest terror attacks perpetrated in the country since the end of the civil war, Sri Lanka Tourism discusses measures taken to ensure the safety and ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism suffers cancellation tsunami
Chief Assignment Editor- April 26, 2019 16:25A tidal wave of cancellations has hit Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the horrendous terror attacks of Easter Sunday. In the three days immediately after the bombings, cancellations of ... Read More
Sri Lanka still safe for tourists? Heartfelt plea by Jetwing Hotels Chairman Shiromal Cooray
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 23:15Sri Lanka Tourism is actually open for business: There is no threat to the overall safety of visitors. This is the latest message released by Sri Lanka Tourism officials and ... Read More
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, U.S. and British Authorities warn in response to terror attacks
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 21, 2019 22:07The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in a statement released urges hotels in Sri Lanka to take maximum measures to strengthen security as Hotels have been one of the main ... Read More
Brave new world opens up for Young Tourism Ambassadors in Jaffna
editor- January 4, 2019 22:04USAID and Jetwing Jaffna support the Tourism Skills Committee to showcase careers in tourism. Read More
Sri Lanka Political Turmoil to blame of tourism arrival shortfall
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 2, 2019 08:05Sri Lanka did not reach its 2018 target in tourism arrivals Sri Lanka Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga blamed the political challenge in October. Read More
Young Tourism Ambassadors: Opening doors to their futures
editor- December 18, 2018 21:11A transformational program is introducing young men and women to the tourism sector. Read More
Sri Lanka and Tanzania travel and economic partnership
editor- June 24, 2013 05:15TANZANIA (eTN) - Looking at strengthening economic and travel partnerships with Tanzania, Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa is set for a five-day official visit to Tanzania this week. Read More
Yala – ruined by its own popularity?
editor- March 11, 2013 07:16Srilal Miththapala offers a pragmatic approach to mitigate some of the problems faced by the country’s most visited national park. Read More
The new breed of tourists: the Flashpackers
editor- March 6, 2013 09:52There is no doubt that the overall tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have shown YOY growth in the past few years. Almost all hotels are returning healthy revenue, occupancy and ... Read More
One million tourists arrivals – the story behind the numbers
editor- January 21, 2013 06:51There has been great publicity in the press celebrating the arrival of the 1 millionth foreign tourist to Sri Lanka for the year 2012 during late December 2012. Read More
Emerging tourism trends in Sri Lanka
editor- September 19, 2012 06:16The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) undertook an airport survey of departing foreign tourists from Sri Lanka from January to June 2011, and the results were published last week. Read More
Achievements a triumph for ecotourism in Sri Lanka
editor- September 3, 2012 05:41The Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011 was held on August 30, 2012, at the Waters Edge - Battramulla. Read More
Srilal speaks on elephants and tourism at the Women’s Chamber
editor- June 12, 2012 03:19SRI LANKA (eTN) - Srilal Miththapala, Project Director of the EU-funded SWITCH ASIA PROGRAM – Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project (GSLH) implemented by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, former President Read More
Excerpts of the address at World SKAL Day Dinner
editor- May 7, 2012 05:59From time immemorial, Sri Lanka has been well known for its hospitality, and we have on record many accolades from visitors in the annals of Sri Lankan history including Far ... Read More
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka: food for thought
editor- September 24, 2011 04:45SRI LANKA (eTN) - There is no doubt that tourism in post-war Sri Lanka has grown at an unprecedented and record-breaking manner, reaching a dizzy 40% YOY growth in arrivals ... Read More
Sri Lanka tourism: new kid on the block
editor- May 16, 2011 04:34SRI LANKA - Currently, tourism is the main buzz word in business and general circles, with all hotels reportedly doing very well with high occupancies. Read More
Sri Lanka plans for tourism industry boom
editor- January 29, 2011 03:23Sri Lanka will be positioned as a high-end tourism destination focusing more on quality service delivery. Read More
Sri Lanka December Tourist Arrivals up 55.8 percent, year ends on a promising note
editor- January 11, 2008 08:20December Tourist Arrivals up 55.8 percent, year ends on a promising note Read More
Sri Lanka to promote ‘Ramayana’ sites to attract tourists
editor- December 26, 2007 07:04Colombo (eTN) - Tourists visiting Sri Lanka can now have a feel of the 'Ramayana' as the government has decided to develop the sites associated with the epic for which ... Read More