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September 10, 2023

Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.

September 10, 2023
By Admin
News

The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, has partnered with the Tertiary Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) to launch district skills development plans aimed at boosting tourism in Anuradhapura and Matale. Developed with input from industry and government stakeholders, these plansaddress tourism-related economic challenges and opportunities for inclusive growth. They involve collaboration between the

August 10, 2023

Sri Lanka’s FitsAir crowned Asia’s most punctual Airline in July.

August 10, 2023
By Admin
News

In July 2023, Sri Lanka’s private low-cost airline, FitsAir, was recognized as Asia’s most punctual airline, achieving a perfect 100% on-time arrival record across its international flight network, conducting 142 flights. Among the top 10 punctual airlines in the Asia Pacific region, FitsAir shared the first place with Aero Dili of Timor Leste. Launched in

August 10, 2023

Details emerge on Crystal Serenity’s 2025 world cruise.

August 10, 2023
By Admin
Destinations

Crystal Cruises will open bookings for a 123-night world cruise on the Crystal Serenity, departing from Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 7, 2025, and concluding in Barcelona. The voyage offers 17 overnight stays and features special events such as an Argentine tango experience, a Greek Mount Olympus evening, and a vibrant Colombo night in Sri Lanka.

August 10, 2023

Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival Parades the streets.

August 10, 2023
By Admin
Cultural

The final Randoli Perahera of the Kandy Esala Festival commenced at the auspicious time of 7.03 p.m. today with the historic procession, one of the oldest and grandest festivals in Sri Lanka, parading the streets of Kandy. Massive crowds had gathered to witness the annual cultural show-piece and have been flooding in since the early

August 10, 2023

UK bloggers, influencers visit Sri Lanka on “FAM” tour.

August 10, 2023
By Admin
News

A group of eight UK bloggers and influencers recently explored Sri Lanka during a destination promotional Familiarization Tour organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. The 11-day tour showcased the country’s cultural heritage, landscapes, and hospitality, highlighting attractions like Sigiriya, Yala National Park, and Colombo. Meetings with Qantas Airlines and Flight Centre aimed at

August 10, 2023

Sri Lanka Tourism engages in promotions efforts in Australia.

August 10, 2023
By Admin
News

A prominent Sri Lankan delegation, including Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu, and former cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya, is in Australia to promote Sri Lanka as a premier tourist spot. They held significant meetings, notably with Qantas Airlines, to explore partnerships and initiatives for Australian tourists. Discussions with Flight Centre aimed

Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.

Sri Lanka’s FitsAir crowned Asia’s most punctual Airline in July.

Details emerge on Crystal Serenity’s 2025 world cruise.

Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival Parades the streets.

UK bloggers, influencers visit Sri Lanka on “FAM” tour.

Sri Lanka Tourism engages in promotions efforts in Australia.

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