Sri Lanka Tourism implemented a shopping mall activation campaign from 04th -06th July 2014 in Shanghai – China under “Sri Lanka Shines in Shanghai” promotional campaign. Held at the Century Plaza on Nanjing Road, the three-day campaign themed "Sri … Read more »
Around August – September every year, the receding banks of the Minneriya Lake are covered by about 300 Asian elephants in search of food and water. This spectacular phenomenon known as ‘the Gathering’ is possibly the highest concentration of Asian e… Read more »
Around August – September every year, the receding banks of the Minneriya Lake are covered by about 300 Asian elephants in search of food and water. This spectacular phenomenon known as ‘the Gathering’ is possibly the highest concentration of Asian … Read more »
The International Processed Food, Beverage, Packaging and Agricultural Exhibition is to be held at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Center on August 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2014.Showcasing nearly 1000 new products and services of 300 companies… Read more »
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The month of Esala (July), during which period this annual pageant is usually held, had been considered a month of celebrations and festivity, both among Indians and Sri Lankans. Even from the lifetime of the Buddha in the 6th century BC, the Esala f… Read more »
The resplendent waters surrounding the moon-shaped curl of soft golden sand in the eastern shores of Sri Lanka are known to be one of the best ‘point brakes’ in the world. Experience and ride through the majestic waves of the ocean as they break in … Read more »
The second phase of the joint mega promotional campaign ( Sri Lanka shines in Shanghai) in Shanghai will be held from 01st July – 6th July 2014. The key government stakeholders with private sector organizations will be partnering with Sri Lanka Tour… Read more »
Marking the birth of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Poson poya day is much celebrated event and dates back in 3rd Century BC when king Devanampiyatissa was converted to Buddhism by Arahat Maha Mahinda, the son of King Asoka, the Emperor of India, after whic… Read more »
Considered to be the largest hospitality trade exhibition held in South Asia, the Hotel Show 2014 will be held on 13th, 14th & 15th June 2014 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Center in Colombo. Bringing together thousands of Hospital… Read more »
The hotels and restaurants sub sector has continued its high growth trajectory by achieving 22.3 percent growth in 2013, compared to 20.2 percent in 2012. According to the Annual Report 2013 issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the sub sector ha… Read more »
June 03, 2014 (LBT) - The grand Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Show - Mega Tourism Caravan 6 -commenced its activities with a Cultural Show followed by a banquet, fittingly named ‘Sri Lankan Night’ at the Crystal Ballroom of the hotel ‘Lotte Plaza’ in … Read more »
Organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management, the International Conference of Digital Marketing is to be held at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo on 03rd and 04th June 2014. The conference seeks to involve researchers, scholars and pr… Read more »
Organized by the International Centre for Research Development in collaboration with the Umeå Universitet and the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) the International Conference on Global Public Health will be held at Goldi Sands H… Read more »
Tourism is fuelling an illegal trade in elephants that threatens to wipe out the species in Sri Lanka, international conservation experts have claimed. The elephant population is at increasing risk, as a sharp increase in the illegal trade in the ani… Read more »
HAMBANTOTA (Sri Lanka): On June1, Sri Lankan Airlines, the country's national carrier will complete one month since its first flight flew out of Colombo on May 1 under the "oneworld" banner. For "SriLankan" which traces its origin back to 1947 the n… Read more »
May 30, 2014 (LBT) - Sri Lanka has seen an upsurge of business tourism, with an estimated 11.2% of all tourist arrivals into the country being for business purposes or to attend conventions and meetings, according to the latest Sri Lanka Tourism Dev… Read more »
The grand Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Show- Mega Tourism Caravan 6 commenced its activities with a Cultural Show followed by a Banquet, fittingly named " Sri Lankan Night" at the Crystal Ballroom of the hotel " Lotte Plaza" in Moscow, on the night o… Read more »
Chang Won-sam, newly appointed Sri Lankan Ambassador to Korea, paid a courtesy call on Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development,recently at the Ministry of Economic Development. Reviewing the present status of bilateral relations, new Korea… Read more »
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Earnings from Sri Lanka's booming tourism industry jumped 26.2% in March and April to 192.2 million US dollars, the Central Bank said on Monday. Releasing its external performance report the Central Bank noted earnings had incre… Read more »
COLOMBO, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Earnings from Sri Lanka's booming tourism industry jumped 26.2 percent in March and April to 192.2 million U.S. dollars, the Central Bank said on Monday. Releasing its external performance report the Central Bank noted ea… Read more »
Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival in Sri Lanka. During this time, people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and his passing away into Nirvana. Also known as the Buddhist Festival o… Read more »
INTRAD EXPO Organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and Ministry of Traditional Industries & SME Development, INTRAD EXPO-2014 will be held on 16th, 17th and 18th May 2014 … Read more »
The Press launch of Sancharaka Udawa 2014 was held on yesterday 12th May 2014 at Monara Restaurant of Sri Lanka Tourism & Hotel Mgmt. Institute, with the participation of many industry members, local media and travel industry stake holders. The head… Read more »
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Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival in Sri Lanka. During this time, people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and his passing away into Nirvana. Also known as the Buddhist Festival of… Read more »
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau participated for the 48th edition of the world's largest travel trade show, International Travel Brochure (ITB) 2014 at Messe Berlin fairground from 03rd to 09th March 2014 in Berlin-Germany. Representing Sri Lanka… Read more »
The latest issues of leading Chinese newspapers namely “China Tourism News” and “Oriental Morning Post” have heavily endorsed Sri Lanka Tourism promotional strategy and campaigns being carried out in Beijing and Shanghai over several months period s… Read more »
The growing demand from incentive Travelers in the MICE tourism segment had increased quite sharply over the past years who are traveling mainly for the purpose business and investment. Sri Lanka Tourism has identified MICE segment as a key driver o… Read more »
