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The revenue is down 15 percent in the first quarter
High Court and Magistrate's Court, currently in Galle Fort, will be moved to new courts complex constructed in Beligaha
The daily average tourist arrivals have plunged over 40 percent from February to March 2026
The proposal to issue free 6-month tourist visas to promote tourism was announced last year, but yet to be implemented
Pullman Colombo City Centre was earlier known as Mövenpick Hotel, while the Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa was Ceysands
Kalutara has been chosen as the host place for the adventure tourism event
The ADB program will support tourism and urban development in Dambulla and Trincomalee
Sri Lanka expects to handle 10.36 million passengers including transits this year compared to 8.88 mn last last year
Revenue fell year-on-year in the previous two months despite increase in arrivals
Behaviours of some local tuk drivers have increasingly come under scrutiny
Sri Lanka is that paradise offering golden beaches, romantic hill retreats, where Indian couples can create memories
Allows tourism operators to pay Tourism Development Levy and other payments, through their banks’ online portals
Includes implementing tourism measures in the Trincomalee, Dambulla and Sigiriya areas
Sri Lanka has aimed at 3 million tourist arrivals, USD5 billion earnings this year
A regional spotlight on Jaffna highlighted untapped opportunities in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
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| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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The government has aimed at 3 million arrival and $5 billion revenue for 2025
European Union ambassador Carmen Moreno to feature on panel
Initially targets families on income support
198,235 visitors in August
International kite enthusiasts from 25 countries to participate in the Colombo festival in 2025
Sri Lanka has aimed at 3 million arrival, US$5bn revenue targets for 2025
Tourist arrivals from Israel were 1,966 in July 2025, compared to 573 in the previous month.
Tourists with a valid driving license, can now obtain a a short term license to drive in Sri Lanka
The resort has a Cinnamon and Nuwa hotel, Melco casino, apartments, mall, conference, banqueting space and restaurants
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