ri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) has formally launched SL‑MICE Expo 2025, a five‑day showcase scheduled for 22–26 September, in Colombo, designed to cement Sri Lanka’s reputation as a value-for-money, experience-rich destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE). Speaking at a media conference at the Saffira Ballroom, Amari Colombo, senior government officials and industry leaders
Cathay Pacific introduces daily flights between Colombo and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific introduces daily flights between Colombo and Hong Kong
2025-08-07T02:54:06+00:00
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Starting 1 September 2025, Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific will be operating daily return flights — up from the current five flights per week — between Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport. These flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft, offering fully flat beds in Business class
Bello Beach Bar redefines coastal leisure on Sri Lanka’s East Coast
Pasikuda’s coastline, known for its calm waters and untouched beauty, welcomed a refreshing new addition last week with the launch of Bello Beach Bar at The Calm Resort & Spa, a property under Browns Hotels & Resorts. Bello introduces a new layer of coastal sophistication to the region, blending flavour, design, and Sri Lankan spirit
China’s Mango TV brings serendipitous journeys to Sri Lanka
In a milestone collaboration for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) announces the successful completion of filming for Serendipitous Journeys, a Chinese reality series produced by Mango TV, one of China’s most influential digital platforms. This marks the first time a project of this scale and visibility has been filmed
Sri Lanka moves to integrate all sectors associated with tourism industry
Sri Lanka moves to integrate all sectors associated with tourism industry
2025-07-04T05:31:03+00:00
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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 welcomes over 43,000 tourists in early June
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
