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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 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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Did you know? Less than 10% of tourism employees in Sri Lanka are women. March is Women’s history month and in honour and celebration of this, we would like to shine a spotlight on the state of women’s employment in the tourism industry based on findings from a recent study. About the study In 2024, […]
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Insights from Malik Fernando, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, on Face To Face by Newsfirst In a recent interview on Face To Face on TV1 by Newsfirst, Malik Fernando, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, laid out a compelling vision for addressing the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Highlighting the need […]
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Far from the hustle of mainstream tourist spots, this scenic and winding trail promises a truly immersive experience.
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