Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals recorded a 9.9 percent year-on-year decline in June 2026, totalling 124,551 visitors compared to the 138,241 arrivals registered during the same month last year. According to the latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), June arrivals also represented a 15.1 percent contraction when compared with June 2018
Avani Kalutara Resort Unveils Refreshed Suites Inspired by Artsy West Coast Living
Avani Kalutara Resort Unveils Refreshed Suites Inspired by Artsy West Coast Living
2026-07-08T05:33:52+00:00
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Avani Kalutara Resort is pleased to announce the refreshment of its suites experience, unveiling a stay experience that captures the resort’s signature blend of laid-back hospitality, contemporary comfort, and the easy-going charm of Sri Lanka’s west coast. Designed for travellers who seek a relaxed yet stylish coastal escape, the refreshed suites bring together an artsy
Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka and Vietnam
2026-07-08T05:32:07+00:00
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Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence on 18 August 2026. The service will be the first scheduled direct air connection between Sri Lanka and Vietnam, further strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties between the two countries. To celebrate the new route, Vietjet
Late May surge highlights arrival recovery as Sri Lanka crosses 1mn tourist mark
Late May surge highlights arrival recovery as Sri Lanka crosses 1mn tourist mark
2026-06-04T05:42:05+00:00
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A powerful late-month surge in tourist arrivals during May propelled Sri Lanka’s cumulative visitor count pass the one-million mark for the year, achieving this feat within the first 28 days of the month. According to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the year-to-date arrivals from January 01 to May 28 reached 1,010,807
Cinnamon Life Receives Prestigious Five-Star Certification from SLTDA
Cinnamon Life Receives Prestigious Five-Star Certification from SLTDA
2026-06-04T05:36:46+00:00
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Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams has been officially awarded the esteemed Five-Star Certification by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), underscoring its status as a landmark in Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape and a benchmark for excellence in the region. As South Asia’s largest and first fully integrated resort, Cinnamon Life at City of
‘Jetwing Vil Uyana’ named among the world’s Top 10 Responsible Hotels by ‘Wanderlust’ UK
‘Jetwing Vil Uyana’ named among the world’s Top 10 Responsible Hotels by ‘Wanderlust’ UK
2026-06-04T05:35:11+00:00
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Jetwing Vil Uyana, a luxury reserve, has been recognised once again by ‘Wanderlust’ magazine as one of the world’s top 10 hotels for responsible travel, emerging as the only hotel from Sri Lanka to feature on the publication’s prestigious ‘Wandersleeps 2026’ list. The accolade was selected from more than 100 editor-curated nominations and voted for
