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UAE top delegation comes to Sri Lanka following President Dissanayake visit to Dubai in February
Tourist arrivals increased 38 percent from a year ago to 93,915 in the first 15 days
New government has aimed at 3 million tourists this year, $5 bln revenue.
Locals sub-letting properties to tourists doing business a problem, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe said.
PickMe also called for a zero-tolerance approach to organised, unlawful intimidation and "mafia-style" tactics
On December 25, 2025, 11,111 tourists had arrived, higher than last year's 9,378
Sri Lanka with minimum room rate will become more expensive than all the other destinations in region.
As soon as this news came out, we were able to observe a decline, tour operators said.
If Sri Lanka is to attract high-end tourism, domestic air transportation has to be developed, tourism minister says.
We must see nature as our asset and solutions to be obtained for the exponential growth for our future generation
Sri Lanka welcomed its one millionth tourist for the year on September 26.
Minister Diana Gamage has been trying to promote night life to boost tourism
USAID and Sri Lankan Tourism Alliance launch social media influencer campaign to boost country's global tourism brand
The Arugam Bay Tourism Development Plan focuses on challenges to infrastructure development in the area
Potential to increase economic cooperation and enhance people to people contact through education opportunities
Researchers raise concerns about the Beira Lake clean-up project
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| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
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| 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 |
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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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| 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 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
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Tourism was hit by the economic-crisis led political crisis last year after Covid-19 pandemic
Government began issuing soft liquor licenses to promote tourism
Most visitors were from India, the United Kingdom and China.
About 30-pct of visitors from India and Europe make repeat visits
Sri Lanka to host 23rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
Catholic Church leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction over the Easter Sunday probe.
"We charge around 200 dollars per tourist, while the Maldives charges approximately 700 dollars."
Company also has operations in renewable energy and tea
Investment Infrastructure Corporation and a decision-making council and regional committees were also proposed.
India was the largest source market with 15,133 visitors up to July
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