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Thema opens Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant in Matale

Thema opens Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant in Matale

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A new culinary and cultural landmark emerged in the heart of Matale with the opening of the Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan  Restaurant, housed in the restored LekamWalawwa. This innovative venture by Thema Collection promises to offer both locals and tourists an immersive experience into Sri Lankan heritage, cuisine, and the rich history of

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Solheim on carbon-neutrality in sustainable tourism

Solheim on carbon-neutrality in sustainable tourism

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An exclusive Symposium on Sustainable Tourism was successfully held on 25 January 2026 at Amba Yaalu – Kandalama, Sri Lanka’s first all-women-led hotel, operated by Thema Collection. The symposium brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners to discuss innovative and practical pathways to embed sustainability across the tourism value chain. The discussions explored key topics including

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Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026

Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026

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The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 277,327 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in January 2026. According to the authority, this marks the highest number of tourists to visit the country in a single calendar month in Sri Lanka’s history. The figures also show an increase of nearly 10%

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SLTDA launches special programme to boost tourism targets

SLTDA launches special programme to boost tourism targets

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The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a special programme aimed at achieving the country’s tourism targets for this year, SLTDA Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam said. Addressing the media, Hewawasam stated that a series of promotional campaigns are being carried out targeting European markets in a bid to attract more tourists during off-peak seasons.

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Sri Lanka targets US $ 4.5bn revenue, 2.7mn arrivals in 2026 with pivot to high-spending markets

Sri Lanka targets US $ 4.5bn revenue, 2.7mn arrivals in 2026 with pivot to high-spending markets

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Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities have set an ambitious revenue target of US $ 4.5 billion for 2026, aiming to attract 2.7 million visitors by shifting focus toward high-spending demographics and untapped geographical markets to overcome the recent revenue stagnation.The announcement follows a historic milestone on December 29, when the island nation welcomed its highest-ever number

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Nearly 200,000 foreign tourist arrivals recorded in August

Nearly 200,000 foreign tourist arrivals recorded in August

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A total of 198,235 tourists arrived in the country in August 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. This is an increase of 20.4% in comparison to the numbers arrived in August 2024. According to the latest data released by the SLTDA, a total of 46,473 tourists arrived from India in

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