COLOMBO (News 1st) - Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe says that 768 flights to Sri Lanka have been cancelled due to the crisis in the Middle East. The Deputy Minister further noted that tourist arrivals have decreased by 30%.He said the tourit arrivals are heavily affected as transit...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Buddhika Hewawasam announced plans to generate $4.5 billion in revenue from the tourism sector this year.Speaking to News First, the Chairman detailed the strategic goals set for the tourism industry. Acco...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The luxury cruise ship Crystal Symphony has arrived in Sri Lanka, carrying a group of European tourists.Renowned globally as a high-end cruise vessel offering premium amenities, the Crystal Symphony is a popular choice among travelers.The ship, which has the capacity to accommoda...

COLOMBO (News 1st); According to Lonely Planet — one of the world’s most influential and widely trusted travel guide publishers — 13 Sri Lankan beaches have been spotlighted as some of the finest coastal escapes in the region, reaffirming the island’s reputation as a world-class tropical destination...

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka has welcomed 131,898 tourists in the first 15 days of January, according to the latest report released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).India emerged as the leading source market, with 23,786 visitors arriving in the island nation. Russia followed...