Sri Lanka has extraordinary natural and cultural assets ranging from pristine beaches and lush tea country to rich biodiversity and heritage sites. Yet it continues to attract relatively little foreign direct investment (FDI) in tourism, especially when compared to regional peers such as Maldives, Thailand, and Vietnam. The core reason of this is simple: Sri […]
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In 2012, Sri Lanka’s Red List declared the towering rainforest tree Doona ovalifolia, known locally as Pini-Beraliya as “extinct in the wild.” The only surviving specimen stood at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Peradeniya, a solitary reminder of a species thought lost forever. That changed in 2018. A Facebook post in a medicinal plant group […]
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Sri Lanka is being hailed as the next big safari destination in Travel + Leisure’s latest article. The story highlights its rich biodiversity, dramatic wildlife gatherings, and variety of national parks including many lesser-known places among travelers. Parks like Wilpattu, Minneriya, Gal Oya, and Kumana, which offer opportunities to see leopards, large herds of Asian […]
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Sri Lanka is one of the few places in the world where travel never goes out of season. Thanks to its unique geography, while one coast welcomes the monsoon rains, the other often basks in sunshine. This natural balance allows us to reframe Sri Lanka as a true year-round destination where every season brings its […]
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As Sri Lanka’s tourism industry rebounds, the pressure on iconic destinations like Yala, Sigiriya, and Minneriya continues to intensify. For tourism professionals, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity to embrace responsible travel practices while showcasing the island’s lesser-known treasures. The Case for Alternative Destinations Overcrowding at popular sites creates a domino effect: degraded […]
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