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
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
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
SL Embassy in Tokyo hosts tourism promotion event for Japanese media.
SL Embassy in Tokyo hosts tourism promotion event for Japanese media.
2023-08-10T09:08:00+00:00 NewsThe Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, orchestrated a successful tourism promotion event at the Ambassador’s residence. With over 40 attendees, including media personnel and influencers, the event aimed to engage Japanese media in showcasing Sri Lanka as an attractive travel destination. It featured the Sri
Kuoni Revitalizes Sri Lanka as an In-Destination Conference Sets Sight on Growth
Kuoni Revitalizes Sri Lanka as an In-Destination Conference Sets Sight on Growth
2023-07-10T10:53:00+00:00 NewsKuoni, a renowned travel company, is set to host an exclusive conference in Sri Lanka, marking its first overseas sales managers’ gathering since 2019. This strategic move aims to reinvigorate sales and promote the destination’s allure to a wider audience. Despite facing economic challenges last year, Sri Lanka has historically been one of Kuoni’s top-performing
Sri Lankan Ambassador Extols Iran’s Role as a Growing Tourism Market
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Iran, G.M.V. Wishwanath Aponsu, has actively promoted Sri Lanka as a sought-after tourist destination to Iranians. Highlighting the significant growth in tourism between the two countries, the ambassador showcased the thriving relationship at a media briefing session held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tehran. Emphasizing the recovery of Sri