https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/sri lanka/ Sri Lanka News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-05-17T00:09:09+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-tourism-is-all-set-to-give-its-best-at-the-itb-berlin-this-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-tourism-is-all-set-to-give-its-best-at-the-itb-berlin-this-year/ Sri Lanka Tourism is all set to give it’s best at the ITB Berlin this year, which will kick off on the 5th of March 2024 and continue till 7th March 2024 at Messe Berlin, Germany. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:28:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cinnamon-hotels-resorts-is-set-to-offer-the-best-of-sri-lanka-the-maldives/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cinnamon-hotels-resorts-is-set-to-offer-the-best-of-sri-lanka-the-maldives/ Set to Bring the Best of Sri Lanka to World Travel Market 2023 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:06:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-tourism-soars-in-2023-sets-sights-on-sustainable-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-tourism-soars-in-2023-sets-sights-on-sustainable-growth/ 2023 has marked a triumphant chapter for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry; a return to 1 million visitors by September and a total of 1.5 million anticipated for the year. With rebranding for a strong country brand to be launched at WTM, enhanced trade partnerships and collaboration, and a substantial Global Tourism Brand marketing budget for 2024 the destination looks set for further growth in 2024. Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:33:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uga-adds-a-new-hotel-to-its-portfolio-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uga-adds-a-new-hotel-to-its-portfolio-in-sri-lanka/ Uga, the esteemed Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for world-class hospitality, proudly announces its latest acquisition, the Riva Hotel in Negombo, soon to be unveiled as Uga Riva in November 2023. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:25:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/learn-how-to-be-a-biologist-at-the-newly-reopened-research-centre-at-gal-oy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/learn-how-to-be-a-biologist-at-the-newly-reopened-research-centre-at-gal-oy/ Gal Oya Lodge, the renowned eco-tourism lodge dedicated to animal conservation, is thrilled to announce the reopening of its research centre, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring biologists and naturalists. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:01:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-set-for-the-taai-convention-hosted-by-sri-lanka-tourism-held-from-6th-9/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-set-for-the-taai-convention-hosted-by-sri-lanka-tourism-held-from-6th-9/ The much awaited TAAI Convention 2023, hosted by the Travel Agents Association of India, in Collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) kicked off with a grand opening yesterday, 6th July at the BMICH Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:17:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-to-organize-press-conference-on-the-second-day-of-arabian-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-to-organize-press-conference-on-the-second-day-of-arabian-travel/ The press conference will be attended by Mr. Harin Fernando, the Tourism Minister of Sri Lanka Mon, 01 May 2023 17:07:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cinnamon-hotels-unveils-lifestyle-complex-at-atm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cinnamon-hotels-unveils-lifestyle-complex-at-atm/ Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality brand in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, unveiled its new state-of-the-art lifestyle complex, Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort, at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, UAE. Mon, 01 May 2023 11:01:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-skywards-partners-with-dilmah-tea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-skywards-partners-with-dilmah-tea/ Members can now bid Skywards Miles for an exclusive opportunity to visit the home of Dilmah and explore the lush tea plantations in Sri Lanka Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:30:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-cargo-strategizes-for-the-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-cargo-strategizes-for-the-future/ The SriLankan Airlines’ Cargo Team recently put heads together with an ensemble of international cargo sales agents to strategize for future growth and value creation. Sun, 09 Apr 2023 06:25:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/its-time-for-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/its-time-for-sri-lanka/ Making its way back to travel bucket lists as it reopens for business, the emerald island of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean is ready for its close-up. Sat, 28 Jan 2023 08:24:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-the-flavors-of-the-maldives-and-sri-lanka-with-new-cookbook-from-ch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/explore-the-flavors-of-the-maldives-and-sri-lanka-with-new-cookbook-from-ch/ Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours of the two beautiful Indian Ocean nations. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:19:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-clarks-hotels-and-resorts-opens-its-first-property-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-clarks-hotels-and-resorts-opens-its-first-property-in-sri-lanka/ The Clarks Hotels and Resorts strengthens its footprints in Sri Lanka by opening The Albatross Golf Resort in Kandy. They are aiming to promote the country to the Indian travellers, and take advantage of the growing Sri Lankan business and leisure travel market Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:14:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-airlines-flying-the-nations-flag-globally-for-43-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/srilankan-airlines-flying-the-nations-flag-globally-for-43-years/ SriLankan Airlines has been the fabric of commercial aviation in Sri Lanka since the dawn of the airline 43 years ago. Launched on September 1, 1979, SriLankan Airlines’ 43rd Anniversary is perhaps an opportune moment therefore to reflect back on the airline’s greatest accomplishments, which are often intertwined with Sri Lanka’s own milestones in aviation and tourism. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:16:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ceylon-tea-trails-is-first-sri-lankan-relais-chateaux-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ceylon-tea-trails-is-first-sri-lankan-relais-chateaux-resort/ Sri Lanka is entering the exclusive world of Relais & Chateaux for the first time with Ceylon Tea Trails as the first member. The news was announced at WTM 2011 in London. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lankas-heritage-in-ayurveda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lankas-heritage-in-ayurveda/ The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka jointly with the Ministries of Indigenous Medicine, Economic Development, Industry and Commerce and External Affairs and Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Sri Lanka Tourism, Gem & Jewellery Authority and Sri Lankan Airlines will hold “Ayurveda Expo-2011” Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/cricket-aids-sri-lankas-miracle-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/cricket-aids-sri-lankas-miracle-recovery/ Sri Lanka’s tourism economy is enjoying a miracle recovery, and with the capital Colombo a host city of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, the good times are expected to continue. BTN looks at how the island nation is preparing for even greater things to come. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:42:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lankan-embassy-and-tourism-development-authority-launch-signature-tours/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lankan-embassy-and-tourism-development-authority-launch-signature-tours/ Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, today launched the first in a series of “Signature Tours,” that will bring more American travelers to Sri Lanka to see and experience the magnificence of the island. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:14:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/editors-blog-is-it-safe-to-travel-in-sri-lanka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/editors-blog-is-it-safe-to-travel-in-sri-lanka/ As the FCO lifts its warning against travel to Sri Lanka, Breaking Travel News junior editor Chris O’Toole assesses whether it is now safe to travel to the Indian Ocean destination. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:21:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fco-rescinds-sri-lanka-travel-warning/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fco-rescinds-sri-lanka-travel-warning/ The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has lifted the remaining travel warnings advising against visits to Sri Lanka. However, the government body has urged caution and reminded travellers of continued “isolated attacks”. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:47:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-boost-for-sri-lanka-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-boost-for-sri-lanka-tourism/ Sri Lanka’s rapidly rebounding tourism sector has received a further boost after the US lifted its travel warning a year after the end of a bloody civil war. The Indian Ocean island is currently staging a dramatic revival with tourism arrivals rising for 11 consecutive months and up 50 percent in April. Thu, 27 May 2010 11:55:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-enjoys-tourism-boom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-enjoys-tourism-boom/ Sri Lanka’s tourism economy has recovered so quickly from last year’s civil war that the island is expected to shortly run out of hotel capacity as it experiences an unprecedented boom. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:12:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-tourism-chief-rues-akon-cancellation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lanka-tourism-chief-rues-akon-cancellation/ Sri Lanka’s tourism minister has expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of Akon’s tour of the country following public outrage about a sacrilegious video. The R&B singer was due to perform in Colombo in April, but Buddhist activists’ angry protests outside the headquarters of the promoters earlier this week prompted immigration authorities to cancel the star’s visa. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:58:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-boom-in-sri-lanka-go-now-and-beat-the-crowds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-boom-in-sri-lanka-go-now-and-beat-the-crowds/ Sri Lanka is starting to look like its old self. Now recovering from the 2004 tsunami and resolving a decades-long conflict, the country is welcoming record numbers of visitors. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:52:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lankas-first-tuk-tuk-rally/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sri-lankas-first-tuk-tuk-rally/ The inaugural 2009 Lanka Challenge, Sri Lanka’s first official Tuk-Tuk rally will take place from 5 to 15 September, 2009. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:12:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm07-Renton-de-Alwis-Sri-Lanka-Tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm07-Renton-de-Alwis-Sri-Lanka-Tourism/ Breaking Travel News interviews Renton de Alwis, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism at World Travel Market 2007 on using sport to promote its tourism product, especially cricket. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:40:36 +0000