Tourism

In reference to promoting tourism and investments of Sri Lanka, the followings are the recent press releases from Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority

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,… Read More »Sri Lanka to suspend passenger arrivals from May 21

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 style establishment… Read More »Waters Edge Unveils Sri Lanka’s First Eco-friendly, Smart and Sustainable Boutique 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… Read More »All local, foreign overseas arrivals to undergo 14-day mandatory quarantine

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… Read More »Gazette issued establishing ‘Hambantota Managed Elephant Reserve’

 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… Read More »‘Blue Beach Island Underwater Gallery’ opened off Nilwella Coast