Colombo, July 29 (Daily Mirror) – Sri Lanka has been crowned the most beautiful island in the world, taking the top spot on the list of “The 50 Best Islands in the World” compiled by global travel site Big 7 Travel. The 2025 list celebrates the world’s most breathtaking island destinations, with Sri Lanka placing
Sri Lanka to boost MICE tourism afresh via Expo in September
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
Sri Lanka Welcomes One Million Tourists For 2025
According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), a total of 1,006,097 tourists visited the country between January 1 and May 25 this year. In the first 25 days of May alone, Sri Lanka recorded 109,213 tourist arrivals. India continues to be the leading source market, contributing 39,070 arrivals during this period. Other significant
Sri Lanka rolls out campaign highlighting its year-round appeal
Sri Lanka has launched a new campaign, Sri Lanka, A Story for Every Season to promote the country as a year-round destination rather than one for the winter season, with content spotlighting wildlife safaris, cultural heritage, spiritual pilgrimage sites, scenic landscapes, and adventure tourism. The campaign relies on digital storytelling and influencer collaboration, where influencers will produce
Sri Lanka unveils ADB-funded Marine Tourism Roadmap
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched a comprehensive Marine Tourism Roadmap which could transform the island nation into a year-round marine tourism destination while balancing economic development with ecological conservation. The initiative, unveiled in Colombo, seeks to mitigate the industry’s historical reliance on monsoon-driven seasonal
