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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The Pekoe Trail Organization (TPTO) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the Ceylon Tea Museum, located at the starting point of Sri Lanka’s iconic 300+ km long-distance hiking route. Under this partnership, hikers can purchase their Trail Passes at the museum and enjoy complimentary museum access, creating a unique link between tea heritage […]
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Empowering Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry Through Skills Development Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a strong resurgence, attracting a growing number of travelers drawn by its natural beauty, rich culture, and warm hospitality. However, to stay competitive in a region dominated by tourism giants like Thailand and the Maldives, Sri Lanka must invest more in […]
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Sri Lanka has become a global hotspot for whale watching, offering sightings of the blue whale, Bryde’s, sperm, and pilot whales just off its southern and eastern coasts. However, beneath the glossy ads and viral social media videos lies a troubling reality: swimming with whales is not only unethical—it’s illegal. In 2012, Sri Lanka banned […]
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