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Sri Lanka expects to attract 3 million tourists, $5 billion revenue for 2025
Expedition to document current state of numerous shipwrecks lying beneath the waves off Colombo,
The movement of criminals has risen in both Sri Lanka and Thailand following the visa free scheme, officials have said. ...
The government has set 3 million tourist arrival target for 2025
Sky Up airlines is also due to fly from Moldova's capital Kishinev to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's tourism is improving, but has not reached its prepandemic peak
Speaking to reporters on Monday August 14, Fernando said the policy will be presented urgently.
Sri Lanka has welcomed 767,913 tourists up to July this year, up 67.4 percent from last year
“24 coastal areas have been identified as tourist attractions in this country,” he told a media briefing on Friday (...
The island nation has been using its tuskers to attract more foreign visitors to boost nature tourism
There is a lot of arguments going on about minimum hotel rates
Cruise itinerary runs from Chennai, Jaffna, Hambanota and Tricomalee
The buildings will then be leased to investors for tourism for 30-years
The campaign targeted markets including India, Germany, Spain, UK, France and the US
Europe accounted for the majority of tourists visiting Sri Lanka
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.5018 | 332.3603 |
| UK Pound | 440.0661 | 440.9424 |
| Euro | 367.7137 | 368.4879 |
| Yen | 2.0793 | 2.0805 |
| Aus Dollar | 226.4670 | 227.4342 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5357 | 3.5474 |
| Korean Won | 0.2494 | 0.2492 |
| Oman Rial | 863.5962 | 863.2287 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5939 | 88.5586 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.5259 | 90.4874 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,293.72 | -1.13% |
| CSE All Share | 22,024.18 | -0.60% |
| Turnover Rs | 3232.70 million | 2975.05 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 | - | - |
In talks to increase flights by Chinese airlines
The fourth Joint Commision between Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be held in Colombo on June 6 and 7
Despite an off peak month, over 83,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in May
In April Sri Lanka welcomed 105,498 tourists, down from 125,495 in March.
Two stage fines of US$250 dollars and US$500
Islets off Kalpitiya approved
The island saw 57,142 arrivals in May and 498,319 since January so far.
"The number of Chinese tourists in Sri Lanka is picking up and will increase in the coming months."
"The level of investment needed is difficult to estimate at the moment," Fernando said.
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