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Sri Lanka Tourism achieves its target of one million tourist arrivals for 2024

Sri Lanka Tourism achieves its target of one million tourist arrivals for 2024

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Reaching an important milestone of promoting the destination across the globe, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Airport Aviation Services and Sri Lankan Airlines, welcomed the one million tourist arrival to Sri Lanka on 29th June 2024. The lucky couple to complete this much anticipated visit of the year was Paul and Patricia

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Qatar Airways to increase Colombo-Doha flight frequency

Qatar Airways to increase Colombo-Doha flight frequency

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Qatar Airways has announced plans to boost its flight frequency between Sri Lanka and Doha, Qatar, from five to six daily flights, effective July 10, 2024.  The increase in flights further demonstrate the award-winning airline’s dedication to providing more choices and better connectivity for all passengers flying to and from Sri Lanka. The additional flights

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Sri Lanka ranked 3rd in Forbes ‘Must visit’ destinations for Summer 2024

Sri Lanka ranked 3rd in Forbes ‘Must visit’ destinations for Summer 2024

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Sri Lanka has been named one of the top three must-visit destinations for summer 2024 by Forbes, alongside Greece and Mauritius. Travel blogger Kathleen Peddicord, writing for Forbes, highlights Sri Lanka’s diverse offerings, the efforts of its tourism authority, and the increase in wellness and luxury hotels, predicting a rise in its popularity this summer

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Etihad Boosts Colombo Connectivity with 27 Weekly Flights

Etihad Boosts Colombo Connectivity with 27 Weekly Flights

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Starting June 1st, Etihad Airways will enhance its connectivity between Colombo and Abu Dhabi with 27 weekly flights, Theleiban Gopalakrishnan / Accounts Manager at Etihad Sri Lanka told Colombo Times on Thursday, May 30 This expansion aims to strengthen ties between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates, offering travelers more options and flexibility. As

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Sri Lankan Tourism Growing, Ambitious Targets for 2024

Sri Lankan Tourism Growing, Ambitious Targets for 2024

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Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is showing promising growth with ambitious targets set for 2024. The country aims to attract 2.5 million tourists and generate $3 billion in revenue, leveraging various strategies including digital marketing campaigns and promotional activities in key markets such as India, China, and Europe. Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Kishu Gomes highlighted the

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International tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels.

International tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels.

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International tourism is rebounding strongly, with a nearly 90% recovery of pre-pandemic levels expected by the end of 2023, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Between January and September 2023, approximately 975 million tourists traveled internationally, marking a 38% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The third quarter

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