News and Updates
Read news, media releases and thought leadership articles from the Alliance, members and the industry. Stay informed with the latest updates on opportunities, issues and events that impact Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
Tourism Alliance Launches Love Sri Lanka Locals
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Love Sri Lanka Locals, an online platform developed to host and promote special deals and discounts offered by Sri Lankan hospitality and travel operators especially for Sri Lankans...
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Provisional Licensing for SMEs Introduced by SLTDA
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in its efforts to extend support to the SME sector which is estimated to be over 60% of the industry is introducing provisional...
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WHO Reports Record Daily Increase in Global Covid-19 Cases
The World Health Organization has reported a record increase in global cases of COVID-19 with the total cases reported on Sunday rising by over 230,000 in a 24 hour period...
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Decline in Remittances due to Drop in Tourism Earnings
With the suspension of passenger flights to Sri Lanka from mid March onwards due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic cumulative tourist arrivals remained....
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Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance Announces Scholarship for Tourism SME Sector
SLTA collaborates with Global Transformational Travel Council to offer one SME Scholarship...
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