Opinion Pieces

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Sri Lanka Is Not Bali 2.0

30th April, 2025 News and Updates,Opinion Pieces
Sri Lanka Is Not Bali 2.0

As Sri Lanka’s tourism sector emerges from a period of recovery and renewal, a new narrative is taking hold in international travel circles: “Sri Lanka is the next Bali.” The phrase is appearing in headlines, travel blogs, and influencer captions with increasing frequency. But while it may be intended as praise, it’s a comparison that […]

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Sri Lanka’s Human-Elephant Conflict

Sri Lanka’s Human-Elephant Conflict

Sri Lankan elephants are the largest among Asian elephants. They hold significant symbolic cultural, and economic value and are major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka’s elephants have been in the news recently, and it’s not for the right reasons. A train collided with a herd of elephants, killing six in February alone […]

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