A discussion aimed at identifying strategies to attract tourists during the offseason was held this afternoon (06) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of key stakeholders in the tourism industry. The conversation focused on promoting Sri Lanka as a year-round travel destination, particularly during the offseason, enhancing the

Sri Lanka has seen a promising 33% rise year-on-year (YoY) in tourist arrivals during the first 10 days of June, welcoming 43,962 visitors compared to 33,017 during the same period in 2024.  However, the industry is now watching with concern as the growing conflict in the Middle East starts to affect global air travel. The

At Whittalls Travels, sustainability is not just practice, it’s a purpose. As part of our continued commitment to environmental stewardship and community upliftment, we proudly supported a transformative Environmental Awareness Workshop organized by Forest Department of Sri Lanka, held on the 26th and 27th of May 2025 near the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. This workshop, part

Sancharaka Udawa 2025, Sri Lanka’s largest and renowned tourism exhibition, organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), concluded on a high note, marking a historic milestone for the nation’s tourism industry. Held on May 23 and 24 at the BMICH, the