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Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 1.9 million foreign tourists so far in 2025, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). In the first five days of November alone, the country recorded 32,815 tourist arrivals, bringing the total number of visitors for the year to 1,923,502. The highest daily…
The Government of Sri Lanka has received Cabinet approval to secure a USD 100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Programme (STSDP). The initiative, previously approved by the Cabinet, aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism industry through sustainable practices and infrastructure development. Following successful…
Sri Lanka has announced that tourists will no longer be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country. The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement that the ETA requirement, which had been introduced on October 15, has now been withdrawn. All visa and ETA services will continue…
The Government of Sri Lanka has finalized a USD 90 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the initiative aims to improve road transport efficiency by enhancing connectivity between rural communities…
Sri Lanka continues to see strong growth in its tourism sector, with 153,063 international visitors recorded between October 1 and 29, 2025, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remained the leading source market during this period, contributing 44,741 arrivals—accounting for 29.2% of total visitors. The United Kingdom…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (LankaEducation)– The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a generous contribution of US$ 2.7 million from global fashion brand Michael Kors, strengthening Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. This funding, provided through the brand’s long-standing ‘Watch Hunger Stop’ campaign, will expand WFP’s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative from eight to…
Jaffna, the cultural heart of northern Sri Lanka, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2026 by renowned global travel publication Lonely Planet. Known for its vibrant Tamil heritage, historic landmarks, and distinctive cuisine, Jaffna has seen a surge in visitors in recent years. Its…
Sri Lanka continues to experience steady growth in tourism, with 119,670 international visitors arriving in the first 23 days of October, according to data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remains the top source market, with 35,090 Indian nationals visiting the island so far this month. The United Kingdom (9,759), China (8,821),…
Sri Lanka has recorded 103,491 tourist arrivals in the first 20 days of October, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Data shows that India remains the top source market, contributing 29,460 visitors—or 28.5% of total arrivals so far this month. The United Kingdom followed with 8,529 visitors, while China (8,063), Germany (6,305),…
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka has installed 20 additional self-service check-in kiosks to improve efficiency and enhance the passenger experience. The new installations bring the total number of kiosks to 28 and include a self-bag-drop facility, enabling travelers to complete the entire check-in process independently — from flight check-in and seat selection…
