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One of the world’s most spectacular train rides costs less than $10-by Julia D’Orazio Source:Theage I’m fine with a little discomfort. Sitting shoulder to shoulder, a slight awkwardness here and there. Even the subtle wafts of a fellow passenger’s body odour don’t deter my mood as I’m preoccupied with other things. Hardly staring into the abyss, I’m transfixed with Sri Lanka’s countryside slowly passing me. The island nation boasts one of the world’s most scenic train journeys. Its 1561-kilometre rail network extends like veins across the country, winding through gently sloping hills lined with tea plantations, gorges, rivers, waterfalls, viaducts and villages. The train from Kandy to Nanu Oya is slow travel at its finest. It’s slow travel at its finest, with some train speeds just 40km/h along the network, allowing ample time for an impromptu photoshoot. Sri Lanka’s first railway connected the country during British rule. The railroad was ...

Aug 3, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Tourist arrivals cross 125,000 mark in March, highest since Feb 2020 – By Darshana Sanajeewa Balasuriya   Source : dailymirror Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 125,000 mark in March for the first time since February 2020, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said. Data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed that for the period from March 01 to 31 a total of 125,495 international visitors have entered the country. The number of tourists who arrived in Sri Lanka during the same period last year was 106,500.   Accordingly, a total of 335,679 tourists have arrived in the country within the first three months of this year. In 2022, Sri Lanka welcomed 719,978 visitors.  ...

Apr 4, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Tourism earnings top USD 331.7 Mn-by Mahinda Aluthgedara   Source:Dailynews The tourism industry has succeeded in earning an income of Rs.102 billion (US Dollars 331.7 million) during the first two months of this year boosting the economy of the country. The Central Bank (CB) sources said that it is an increase of 3.3 percent when compared to the earnings from tourism during the first two months of 2022, which was US Dollars 321.1 million. The income from the tourism industry in February of this year is recorded as US Dollars 169.9 million and the overall earnings from tourism during 2022 was US Dollars 1136.3 million. This amount in 2021 was recorded as US Dollars 506.9 million. These statistics are based on a report issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. ...

Mar 12, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Tourist arrivals for first week of Dec. already cross15,000 mark Source:Dailymirror Daily arrival average increases to 2,302 Russia and India rank as top two source markets for SL tourism United Kingdom regains position as third largest tourist traffic generator for SL Arrivals for January 1-December 7 period total 644,186 Influx contributed by arrival of luxury cruise Azamara The tourist arrivals for the first seven days of December have already crossed the 15,000 mark, indicating the revival of the hard-hit sector is on track. The provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed that for the December 1-7 period, the arrivals to the island nation totalled 16,169. This brings the total number of arrivals for the year, ending on December 7, 2022, to 644,186. The daily arrival average for the first week of December is 2,302. In the recent weeks, with the start of the winter season, the ...

Dec 11, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged ,
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TOURISM NEEDS INSPIRATION – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando World Tourism Day falls on September 27. Tourism is a big business that benefits many globally. It does not only help hoteliers, but it aids those who are associated with the tourism industry culturally and religiously, with many natural attractions on offer. Tourism provided the oxygen required for the country to survive the present economic crisis. An increase in the inflow of tourists depends on the quality of the product Sri Lanka offers tourists. The latest statistics before the advent of the Easter Sunday terror attacks and COVID-19 show Sri Lanka receiving a record number of tourists in 2018. There has been a significant increase in tourist arrivals recently after Tourism Minister Harin Fernando appointed Priantha Fernando as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The Sunday newspapers highlighted that the former Coordinating Secretary to the State Transport ...

Oct 19, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged , , , , ,
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Tourist arrivals from August 1 – 11 cross 16,000 mark Photo Source : hirunews.lk Source : dailymirror.lk Tourist arrivals for the first 11 days of August crossed the 16,000 mark, showing signs of a slight improvement in terms of the rate of arrivals to the country when compared with the previous month. Data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed that tourist arrivals from 1 to 11 August totalled 16,643. The total arrivals from 1 January to 11 August is 475, 131. It is likely for Sri Lanka to reach the half a million mark in visitor arrivals by the end of August provided no new issues erupt in the island nation’s already crisis-hit economy. The United Kingdom emerged as the largest tourist traffic generator, accounting for 3,542 of the arrivals. India was ranked the second largest tourist traffic generator, bringing in 1,789 visitors, and France as the third ...

Aug 15, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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SRI LANKA NEWS (JULY 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says the number of tourists coming to Sri Lanka has decreased by 60 percent in last month. Director General of SLTDA Dhammika Wijesinghe said this situation has arisen in view of the crisis atmosphere in the country. According to SLTDA, 106,500 tourists arrived in the island in March 2022 and the tourist arrivals have decreased to 32,856 in the month of June Tourism Development Authority Director General Dhammika Wijesinghe said. July and August are the two months when most tourists visit the island. During those two months, the tourists mostly visit the eastern part of the country. Apart from that more tourists tend to visit Kandy area in August. The Director General said in view of the current situation, about 40 percent of the pre-bookings of tourist hotels in Sri Lanka have been canceled by ...

Aug 5, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Victor Melder Tagged , ,
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Silver Lining in Tourism –  By Dr. Tilak S Fernando  Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando appointed Priantha Fernando as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTB). Priantha Fernando is a professional with many years of experience. He qualified for an M.Sc. in tourism at the University of Surrey. Also, he gained experience in Hotel Management and Tourism at Belair College, UK. Priantha Fernando held a number of senior positions in the public and private sector. When his appointment as the Chairman of the SLBT was announced, he was in Bangladesh on a significant project of the Bangladesh Tourism Board, which the IPE Global of India funded. After becoming Chairman of the SLBT, Priantha Fernando appeared in the ‘Big Focus’ programme on Derana TV with Janaka Gajaba, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau. They were on the ball and announced around 4,000 tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka up ...

Jul 6, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Tilak S Fernando Tagged , , , ,
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Tourist arrivals in first 11 days of 2022 exceed 31,600 Source:ft.lk Russia, India, Ukraine, UK and Germany among top source markets Sri Lanka Tourism Chief Kimarli Fernando says future trend uncertain amidst COVID pandemic Asserts SL need to ‘ride with the tide’ to sustain industry Cancellations from EU and India amidst global Omicron threat SLTDA Director General Dhammika Wijayasingha says average tourists stay has extended to 14 or more, from 10 days  Most tourists come for wellness tourism, vaccination with family  Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded 31,600 in the first 11 days of 2022, despite the challenges emanating from the global COVID pandemic and reinforcing the industry’s optimism. From 1 to 11 January, Sri Lanka received a record 31, 688 tourists, a significant rebound from 2021.  Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said during the first 11 days the highest number of tourist arrivals was from the Russian ...

Jan 15, 2022 Posted by In Articles, elanka Finance Tagged , , , , , ,
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Tourism earnings hit $ 500 m target for 2021 By Charumini de Silva Source:ft.lk Industry aims to springboard from recovery to resilience from 2022 onwards Govt. all set to declare 2022 as ‘Visit Sri Lanka Year’ along with Global Communication Campaign Tourism Ministry to set up Special Secretariat to coordinate 5-year GCC activities National Tourism Policy for Sri Lanka to be finalised and implemented from this month The COVID-hit tourism industry has managed to rebound with earnings of over $ 500 million in 2021. “Tourism holds a greater significance in the services sector and has been a driver of growth for the economy. The industry was the most vulnerable to COVID-pandemic, but it has proven again its resilience with remarkable resurgence. The year ended with 194,495 tourists, with earnings surpassing the target of $ 500 million,” Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Director-General Dhammika Wijayasingha told the Daily FT. As ...

Jan 15, 2022 Posted by In Articles, elanka Finance Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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