Tourism Chairman Confident Of Strong Growth Into 2026
Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday said the industry’s strong performance in 2025 is expected to carry into next year, with projections of three million tourist arrivals and $5 billion in revenue for 2026.
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December Tourism Picks Up, but Year-End Target Looks Steep
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector gathered momentum in December, welcoming 154,609 visitors in the first 21 days of the month and pushing year-to-date arrivals beyond 2.25 million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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New Tourism Data Highlights Progress, But Marketing Falls Short
Sri Lanka’s most comprehensive tourism survey has revealed strong visitor interest but weak sector performance due to poor promotion and slow government response. Conducted from July 2024 to June 2025,
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Sri Lanka Unveils First AI-Powered Hotel to Boost Tourism Revival
Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its tourism revival with the launch of the Grand Serendib Colombo, the country’s first AI-powered hotel project, inaugurated on October 10 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo.
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Tourism Push amid Politics: Can Sri Lanka Hit 2025 Target?
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September 1, 2025
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Tourism Earnings Top $2 Billion in Seven Months doubting US$5 Billion Target
Sri Lanka’s tourism revenue surpassed $2 billion in the first seven months of 2025, though July saw a slight year-on-year dip despite strong arrivals.
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Presidential Task Force to boost tourism development
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force to drive the rapid and sustainable development of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry,
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Sri Lanka government to draft new law on tourism
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have approved the drafting of a new law on tourism to reform the administrative structure of the sector, spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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Trade Surplus Posts $531Milion in April in Export, Tourism, Remittance Gains
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June 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka recorded a $531 million surplus in April 2025 as foreign currency inflows reached $2.2 billion,
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Sri Lanka’s adventure tourism market to hit USD 2.1 billion by 2035:
The Sri Lanka hiking and trekking tourism market is poised for remarkable growth, with its market size estimated
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