World Tourism Day celebrated at Colombo Airport 2024

A memorable and heart-warming experience was created for arriving international tourists at Bandaranaike International Airport, in view of World Tourism Day, commemorated today (Sep 27). An event was organized by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited together with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Ceylon Tea Board at the airport. The AASL said… Read More

Govt. restores ETA system extending biggest relief to tourism sector

The Government last night announced that the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system was reinstated, allowing all foreigners to once again obtain hassle-free pre-arrival visas.The decision, effective from midnight yesterday comes as a welcome relief to the tourism industry, which had long lobbied for the restoration of the system with previous administration, was largely ignored. The… Read More

Sri Lanka extend free visa to 35 countries

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday extended the biggest boost for tourism by offering 30-day visas free-of-charge to nationals from 35 countries from 1 October. The move for six months was approved at the Cabinet of Ministers meeting yesterday based on a proposal by the President who also holds the tourism portfolio, following recommendations from an Expert… Read More

Visa approval crisis threatens tourism sector

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, which recently celebrated the suspension of the VFS Global-led visa issuance system, is now facing a significant crisis. The sector is experiencing severe difficulties as tourists and travel agents struggle to obtain the necessary approvals for entry into the country. Although authorities assured that transitioning back to the Electronic Travel Authorization… Read More

Pada Yatra: Foot Pilgrimage from Jaffna to Kataragama

pada yatra kataragama

If veneration takes you anywhere in Sri Lanka, then Kataragama should be one of your first places to visit. Thousands of devotees and pilgrims from various religious backgrounds, particularly Hindus and Buddhists, gather here to seek the divine intervention of Lord Murugan, God Skanda or Kataragama deviyo. In fact, Kataragama is considered the home of… Read More