Notable
Total foreign visitors for this year are 1,368,288.
The visa facility is in effect from July 2025.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to make state visit to the Maldives next week.
Treasury to lose $66mn in visa fees
Luxembourg invests in AUREUM luxury hotel complex in the latest tourism investment
Proposal to call for expressions of interest from suitable investors to public private partnership
Russian arrivals were 32,030 just overtaking India at 30,027
Russian visitors took pole position amid a visa row
Tourism industry exhibition will bring together businesses ranging from hotels to travel agents and airlines
Boat builders in Sri Lanka are headed to the Dubai International Boat show to showcase their capabilities
The Bhagwat Gita Mahotsava is held annually to pay homage to Sri Bhagwat Gita
Proposal to implement a new tourism policy prepared by an expert committee,
Sri Lanka only has 40 caddies for all golf courses
Nas Daily's videos have reached more than 25 million people in two months
Indians account for one fifth of the total tourists to Sri Lanka and topped the arrivals
Efforts to expand Sri Lanka's main airport has faced delays due to economic crisis
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Up to January 28, 189,000 persons have come to the island.
All hands on deck approach
A 1.5 billion rupee promotional campaign in 11 key markets to boost arrivals,
We want to attract 2.5 high-end tourists spending 500 dollars as opposed to spending 200 dollars
Sri Lanka has been charging 30,000 rupees from foreigners for driving license under one-day service
Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Center will be developed as a tourist zone with opportunities for adventure sports
Sri Lanka wants to promote a range of marine linked tourism activitie
Projects to enhance tourist convenience in cultural sites
Tourism Promotion Bureau will get fast approval for foreign producers who want to use island as a location
They can fly their private jets into Mattala or Koggala and take their yachts
Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20). Your California Privacy Rights. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices.
Gain clarity on the biggest stories of the day with our daily newsletter, Morning Briefing
© 2023 Echelon Media (PVT) Ltd. All Rights Reserved
2 min read