The Türkiye Food Festival took place at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Colombo, in collaboration with the Embassy of Türkiye and Turkish Airlines. The event aimed to introduce Sri Lanka to the rich and diverse cuisine of Türkiye. Guest chefs Volkan Gur and Eren Barishan flew in to prepare premium Turkish dishes, including Baklava

Ceylon Tea Trails featured in BBC Show Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Ceylon Tea Trails featured in BBC Show Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Resplendent Ceylon’s Ceylon Tea Trails property gained international exposure in the renowned BBC series, “Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby.” The program showcases extraordinary hotels and their unique guest experiences. Celebrity hosts Monica Galetti and Rob Rinder worked alongside staff to explore the traditions and offerings of Ceylon Tea Trails, including roaring fires, single malt

Sri Lanka introduces Digital Nomad Visa.
Sri Lanka has officially launched the Digital Nomad Visa to boost its tourism sector. To qualify, applicants must have a monthly income of at least $2,000, which should be directed through the Sri Lankan banking system. The visa is renewable annually with a required minimum bank balance and a $500 application fee, covering the spouse

Leisure / OTDYKH Travel Fair and Roadshows in Moscow and St.Petersburg in Russia.
Leisure / OTDYKH Travel Fair and Roadshows in Moscow and St.Petersburg in Russia.

Sri Lanka made a strong impression at the Leisure/OTDYKH Travel & Tourism Exhibition in Moscow, showcasing its holiday opportunities to the Russian travel community. The event marked Sri Lanka’s 29th consecutive year of participation. The Sri Lankan pavilion, organized by the Tourism Promotion Bureau, received recognition for its creative design. H.E. Prof. Janiatha Liyanage, Sri

Sri Lanka Tourism invites Bollywood blockbusters to showcase beautiful locations.
Sri Lanka Tourism invites Bollywood blockbusters to showcase beautiful locations.

Sri Lanka Tourism is actively promoting film tourism by hosting a delegation from Bollywood, India’s thriving film industry. Leading Indian production houses responsible for hits like ‘Padmaavat’ and ‘Gully Boy’ are exploring Sri Lanka’s diverse locations for future cinematic ventures. The campaign aims to highlight the benefits of filming in Sri Lanka and create mutually

Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.
Skills Strategy Action Plans for tourism development with Australian support.

The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, has partnered with the Tertiary Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) to launch district skills development plans aimed at boosting tourism in Anuradhapura and Matale. Developed with input from industry and government stakeholders, these plansaddress tourism-related economic challenges and opportunities for inclusive growth. They involve collaboration between the