The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that a total of 279,328 tourists visited the country in February 2026, setting a new record for the highest monthly tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka’s history. This figure represents a 16.2% increase compared to the same month last year. The peak daily arrivals occurred on February 12,
Thema opens Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant in Matale
Thema opens Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant in Matale
2026-03-05T07:17:53+00:00
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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
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
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%
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
2026-01-05T07:24:52+00:00
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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
Nearly 200,000 foreign tourist arrivals recorded in August
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
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon sets benchmark as first LEED Gold certified hotel In Kandy
Kandy Myst by Cinnamon sets benchmark as first LEED Gold certified hotel In Kandy
2025-09-03T04:39:33+00:00
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Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, the newest addition to the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts portfolio developed in partnership with Indra Traders Ltd., has become the first hotel in Kandy to be awarded the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification under the globally recognised LEED v4 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) rating system.
