Category: Tourism
Sri Lanka temporarily halts on-arrival visa for tourists
Mar 12, 2020 9LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Government has temporarily suspend the on-arrival-visa facility for foreign tourists until further notice as a measure to control the spread of coronavirus in the country, a statement said. “The Government has decided to suspend on arrival visa facility until further notice,” the Government Information Department said in a […]
Women in the workforce and why it matters for Sri Lanka: World Bank
To mark this year’s International Women’s day, we’re discussing how Sri Lanka can benefit from more women joining the workforce and what can be done to improve their job prospects and remain at work. World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka Dr. Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough was featured in a “Spotlight Series” interview with […]
COVID-19 outbreak likely to affect Sri Lanka’s economic performance : Central Bank
Mar 05, 2020 (LBO) – The exact impact on the Sri Lankan Economy would depend on the extent of the global spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, its persistence and policy responses of major economies and trading partners, the Central Bank said. “Sri Lanka’s economic links with China could be directly affected as significant volumes of […]
Sri Lanka to host UN World Tourism Organization Conference in June
Mar 03, 2020 (LBO) – The 32nd joint meeting of UN World Tourism Organization’s Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the UNWTO Commission for South Asia will be hosted by Sri Lanka from 29th June to 01st July 2020 in Colombo. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is currently in the process of […]
‘Sancharaka Udawa’ to play pivotal role in boosting tourism industry
Mar 02, 2020 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) announced that the 10th edition of the Sancharaka Udawa -Sri Lanka’s only travel and tourism exhibition- will be held this year at the BMICH on 15 and 16 May. The announcement was made alongside main sponsor Sri Lanka Tourism.buy prelone online […]
SLTDA and BOI sign MoU to enhance cooperation between agencies
Feb 27, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Board of Investment (BOI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the cooperation between the two agencies to reduce time and costs for foreign and domestic investors by streamlining the SLTDA and BOI investment approval processes. The signing took place at a […]
Maldivian hotels resume operations, Avg room rates above expectations: JKH
Jan 29, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s diversified John Keells Holdings says that all four of their Maldivian hotels are now in operation with the completion of the partial refurbishment of Dhonveli and the reconstruction of Hakuraa Huraa in December 2019. Following the refurbishment of Ellaidhoo Maldives and the water suites at Dhonveli Maldives last […]
Asian Hotels (AHPL) reports a revenue decline of 21% in the December quarter
January 28, 2020 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed Asian Hotels and Properties (AHPL) reported a profit of Rs43mn for the December quarter, while revenue was off a disappointing 21% year over year. AHPL is a listed subsidiary of John Keells Holdings (JKH) that owns two large city hotels in Colombo (Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon […]
John Keells Hotels (KHL) reports a quarterly loss of Rs398mn
January 28, 2020 (LBO) – Colombo Stock Exchange listed John Keells Hotels (KHL) reported a loss of Rs389mn in the quarter ended last December. Nine month cumulative losses came in at Rs1. online pharmacy buy ciprodex with best prices today in the USA online pharmacy buy spiriva inhaler with best prices today in the USA […]
Sri Lanka suspends On Arrival Visa for Chinese tourists after first patient detected
Jan 28, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has suspended issuing on-arrival visas for Chinese tourists after detecting the first patient with coronavirus in the country. During an inspection tour at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said that Chinese tourists who want to visit Sri Lanka will now have to make an application […]
Trans Asia Hotels (TRAN) revenue down 6%, results show tourism bouncing back
January 21, 2020 (LBO) – December quarter results from Colombo Stock Exchange listed Trans Asia Hotels (TRAN) were buoyant, showing signs that Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recovery is well under way after 2019’s Easter Sunday terror attacks. TRAN reported revenue of Rs753mn, down just 6% year over year. online pharmacy buy strattera with best prices […]
Galle Port to be developed as a tourist port with new Yacht Marina Zone
Jan 14, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will commence the breakwater development of the Port of Galle and to dock all passenger vessels to Galle at the outer port area to further strengthen facilities for tourism promotional activities at the port. State Minister of Ports Development Kanaka Herath during a special inspection visit at the […]