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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 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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Turkish Cargo Officials Discuss Future Expansion at BIA

Turkish Cargo Officials Discuss Future Expansion at BIA

Mr. Bilal Okur, Director of South Asia of Turkish Cargo, and Mr. Emre Durmaz, Regional Manager of Sri Lanka and the Maldives, recently paid a courtesy visit to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The visit aimed to explore[...]
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Tourist arrivals grow by 38% to 2 million in 2024.

Tourist arrivals grow by 38% to 2 million in 2024.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry concluded 2024 with over 2.05 million arrivals, though the final tally just falling short by a mere 2.2%. The performance represents the highest annual figure since 2019, showcasing a remarkable 38.07%[...]
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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 noted that the[...]
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