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.
Lanka to host South Asian Travel Awards
The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the region’s most prestigious platform recognising excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality, announced that its 9th edition will be hosted in Sri Lanka. The event is scheduled to take place from 19 to 20 September 2025 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, which will serve as the official host venue. Organised
Sri Lanka’s North East among Lonely Planet’s best places to go in August 2025
Sri Lanka’s North East among Lonely Planet’s best places to go in August 2025
2025-09-03T04:31:04+00:00
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The North East of Sri Lanka is among the best places to go in August 2025, according to the leading global travel guide, Lonely Planet. Lonely Planet recommends visiting Arugam Bay, Nilaveli, Uppuveli and Passekudah in the North East, and the rock fortress of Sigiriya and spiritual hub Kandy in the Central Province. “There’s a
