We also drink milk, yet we aren’t poisoned – John Amaratunga
Minister John Amaratunga says that in the context that certain countries revise their fuel prices everyday and Sri Lankans too…
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Digital blitz to boost SL tourism
By Chathuri Dissanayake The long-awaited digital campaign for tourism got Cabinet nod this week with approval to awarding contracts for…
Tourism bets big with Alibaba
By Charumini de Silva A tie-up with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to attract 1,000 travellers weekly, launching the long delayed…
UNP can win any election – John Amaratunga
United National Party is well prepared for the coming elections, says Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs John…
New Chairman appointed to Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs announced the appointment of Mr. Dehan Seneviratne as Chairman of the…
Sri Lanka Tourism Minister apologizes to assaulted tourists, assures ‘absolute safety’ in future
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister John Amaratunga yesterday apologized to the Dutch tourists who were assaulted by a group miscreants in…
Suspect arrested for attacking Israeli tourists in Weligama
Weligama police have arrested a suspect in connection with an attack on five Israeli tourists with clubs at Midigama, in…
Sri Lanka closes Mirissa restaurant after tourists assaulted
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has ordered to temporarily close the Mirissa Tourist restaurant which was involved in assaulting…
Sri Lankan Tourism Minister hopeful of exceeding tourist arrival target this year despite travel advisories
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister John Amaratunga has expressed confidence in exceeding this year’s tourist arrival target of 2.5 million tourists.…
Tourism industry tapers down impact of communal clashes
By Charumini de Silva Considering the adverse impact of the upheaval that took place in the country, Tourism Development Minister…