Sri Lanka Tourism is actively promoting film tourism by hosting a delegation from Bollywood, India’s thriving film industry. Leading Indian production houses responsible for hits like ‘Padmaavat’ and ‘Gully Boy’ are exploring Sri Lanka’s diverse locations for future cinematic ventures. The campaign aims to highlight the benefits of filming in Sri Lanka and create mutually
Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.
Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.
2023-09-10T05:12:00+00:00 NewsThe 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
Sri Lanka’s FitsAir crowned Asia’s most punctual Airline in July.
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
Details emerge on Crystal Serenity’s 2025 world cruise.
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.
Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival Parades the streets.
Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival Parades the streets.
2023-08-10T10:11:00+00:00 CulturalThe 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
UK bloggers, influencers visit Sri Lanka on “FAM” tour.
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