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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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Sri Lanka Records 248,592 Tourist Arrivals in December 2024

Sri Lanka Records 248,592 Tourist Arrivals in December 2024

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry celebrated a triumphant conclusion to 2024, recording 248,592 tourist arrivals in December, an impressive 18.18% increase compared to December 2023. This strong performance highlights the success of[...]
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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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Edelweiss Air Announces 2025/ 26 Service Changes for Colombo and Male Routes!

Edelweiss Air Announces 2025/ 26 Service Changes for Colombo and Male Routes!

Edelweiss Air has announced adjustments to its Northern Winter 2025/26 schedule for services to Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Effective October 26, 2025, the airline will discontinue its Zurich–Colombo–Male–Zurich triangular[...]
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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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BIA one of the safest airports from bird strikes in the world

BIA one of the safest airports from bird strikes in the world

In the wake of the Jeju Airlines plane crash that killed 179, presumably due to a bird strike, the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is considered one of the safest from bird strikes in the world, an official said. Every[...]
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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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Centrum Air Commences Charter Flights from Uzbekistan to MRIA

Centrum Air Commences Charter Flights from Uzbekistan to MRIA

On December 29, 2024, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) welcomed the arrival of Centrum Air’s inaugural charter flight from Uzbekistan, marking a new chapter in international connectivity for Sri Lanka. The Airbus[...]
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Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

Emirates airline will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2nd January 2025. The newly introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat capacity on the route by 30 percent and[...]
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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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