Travel with a purpose is on the rise. The last few years have seen a growing realization of health and wellness as people seek to infuse their hectic lives with mental, physical and spiritual balance. Wellness is about quality of life – in finding the balance between the physical, mental...
The government has decided to suspend arrival of passengers into Sri Lanka from midnight on May 21 until midnight on May 31, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced. Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer Capt. Themiya Abeywickrama, issuing a notice, said the...
The very first eco-friendly luxury boutique resort in Colombo made its debut when Waters Edge recommenced the construction of the much-anticipated 48-room project. With its intriguing design, smart-tech features and eco-friendly sustainable structure and operational strategy, the resort...
As per new health guidelines, all overseas arrivals including Sri Lankans should undergo a mandatory quarantine period of 14 days at a quarantine facility. This measure will be carried out irrespective of their COVID-19 vaccination status, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela...
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued establishing a ‘Hambantota Managed Elephant Reserve’ under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance. The gazette has been issued under Subsection (2) of Section 2 of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (Chapter 469). State Minister of Wildlife...
At the invitation of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne Minister of Youth & Sports, Honorable Namal Rajapaksa declared open the ‘Blue Beach IslandUnderwater Gallery’ at Nilwella beach (10th April 2021). Built with the contribution of Sri Lanka Navy, this latest...
The “Visiting Travel Blogger and Journalist Programme” is an annual project which Sri Lanka Tourism hosts in order to diversify and spread the visitation of foreign travelers visiting the country and also generate income for Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sri Lanka. Over time,...
Director-General of Health Services has issued revised COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for all incoming passengers and tourists arriving in Sri Lanka from overseas. The relaxed guidelines noted that they should receive the approval to enter the country from the Foreign Affairs Ministry and other...
