Archive for the ‘Sri Lanka’ Category
Major influx of Middle East tourists to Sri Lanka reported
Destination Sri Lanka reported a major influx of Arab travelers as Middle East tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surged 50 per cent in January, 2010 compared to the same period last year, according to statistics compiled by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and announced by the Middle East office of the Sri Lanka Tourism [...]
February 17, 2010
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Five years after tsunami devastation, Sri Lankan is doing OK, president says
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN | Jan 13, 2010
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that this time of year is a period for reflection for many people around the world. “For the people of Sri Lanka it brings back acutely painful memories, but also for the first time in many years a genuine sense of [...]
January 14, 2010
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Sri Lanka enjoys cruise tourism revival
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority said the cruise ship Discovery of the Voyages of Discovery cruise line called at Colombo port as part of a cruise tourism revival with the end of the island’s ethnic war. The vessel, sailing under Bermuda flag, can carry 756 passengers and touches Colombo mainly on its voyages in the winter [...]
January 8, 2010
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Future Looks Bright for Sri Lanka’s Tourism
By Sanjeevi Jayasuriya | November, 2009
The country’s tourist industry is poised to become a vibrant industry with the next winter season prospects looking bright. It is anticipated that the number of tourist arrivals would exceed 450,000 by the end of the year, Tourist Hotels Association Sri Lanka, President, Srilal Miththapala told Daily News Business.
November 17, 2009
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The Galle Film Festival Casts Tourism Spotlight on Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Tourism and the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka will be presenting the second Galle Film Festival from December 2-6, 2009 in the historic coastal town of Galle. The festival will open with Sri Lankan director Vimukthi Jayasundera’s “Ahasin Wetei,” which was in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
October 30, 2009
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Sri Lanka anticipating 35% growth in tourism sector
Sep 04, 2009: The Tourism Ministry is anticipating a 35 percent growth in the country’s tourism sector during this year aiming to take the country forward as a foremost tourist destination in Asia. According to Tourism Promotion Minister Faizer Musthapha the tourism sector has recorded a considerable growth during the past few months due to [...]
September 4, 2009
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Refocusing From Terrorism To Tourism in Sri Lanka
By Srilal Miththapala | July, 2009
With the ending of the war against terrorism and Sri Lanka’s ground security situation rapidly returning to normalcy, there is certainly considerable focus and interest on the tourism sector, which is expected to bounce back very soon. In this context, it could be worthwhile perhaps to reflect upon the Sri [...]
July 16, 2009
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Sri Lanka - An Adventurous Tropical Island Getaway beckons summer fun seekers
“The island nation is one of the most exciting places to visit this summer with peace finally prevailing.” This summer Sri Lanka offers the adventurous holiday maker an exciting array of options. The Indian Ocean island is rapidly becoming a destination of choice for those who want a stimulating vacation to recharge their batteries and energise [...]
July 3, 2009
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Sri Lanka Defeats Tigers and Lures Tourists
Sri Lanka wants to attract more tourists. Now, after the 30 years war they want to boost tourism by promoting the destination in international media. Sri Lanka has once more become the main topic for world’s media. The government forces managed to defeat the Tamil Tiger rebels after some 30 years of war. The conflict severely [...]
June 24, 2009
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Sri Lanka Tourism gears up for post conflict strategies
The conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a separatist group also known as the Tamil Tigers, which has affected the north of the country for over two decades, is rapidly nearing its end.
April 28, 2009
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