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Tourist hotspots overwhelmed amid holiday season

Tourist hotspots overwhelmed amid holiday season

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a surge in tourist activity during the end-of-year holiday season as expected, with over 200,000 visitors traveling countrywide this December. This influx, coupled with an[...]
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AASL issues scam alert over selling unclaimed luggage for Rs. 645

AASL issues scam alert over selling unclaimed luggage for Rs. 645

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has alerted the public to a false post circulating on social media claiming that unclaimed luggage is being offered for sale at a price of Rs. 645, Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka[...]
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Sri Lanka Welcomes Record-Breaking 233,087 Tourists in December 2024

Sri Lanka Welcomes Record-Breaking 233,087 Tourists in December 2024

Sri Lanka witnessed a historic surge in tourist arrivals during December 2024, with 233,087 visitors recorded between December 1st and 29th, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). This remarkable[...]
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Sri Lanka expects 3 bln USD in tourism revenue for 2024

Sri Lanka expects 3 bln USD in tourism revenue for 2024

Sri Lanka is projected to earn 3 billion U.S. dollars in tourism revenue in 2024, Deputy Director General of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), Upali Ratnayake, announced in Colombo on Monday.   He[...]
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Sri Lankans spend $ 670 m on overseas travel in 2024

Sri Lankans spend $ 670 m on overseas travel in 2024

Sri Lankans have spent over $ 670 million on overseas travel in the first 11 months of 2024, an increase of 378% from the corresponding period in 2023, while the service sector continues to record net inflows, Central Bank data[...]
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