A delegation of 51 Sri Lanka-based tourism and hospitality companies visited Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to develop tourist arrivals and demand. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has successfully concluded a press conference at Arabian Travel Marke…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s tour operators have protested a decision by a regulatory agency not to take action against hotels built on the coast illegally, which could be contributing to the rise in crime against tourists, saying it will harm the image of the country. The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound …
SLAITO members are disappointed to hear about the suspension as this issue is being monitored by tour operators who are waiting to see a swift response from authorities as they are responsible for the safety of tourists they send to Sri Lanka. The ille…
Six elephants have died after eating PLASTIC that had been dumped at a landfill site in Sri Lanka. Rubbish from nearby areas is taken to the dump in Deegawapi but has since attracted numerous wild animals – including birds, dogs and even now the elepha…
COLOMBO (Reuters) – A Chinese-backed real estate project near Sri Lanka’s main port is in discussion with investors for up to $4 billion in investments in its first phase, the developer said on Wednesday. Work on the $1.4 billion Port City project by China Communication Construction Company (CCCC) …
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank says international capital market sentiments on the island’s economic performance are seen improving, but stable policy, a flexible exchange rate, improving trade facilitation and completing trade negotiations were critical to building confidence of hard-nosed …
May 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said recent indicators reflect positive sentiment expressed by external foreign parties regarding the performance of the Sri Lankan economy and its prospects. Central Bank’s response came at a time when serious concerns have been expressed regarding …
The Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens in Mysuru India welcomed a male and a female green anaconda from the Sri Lanka National Zoo on Sunday under the animal exchange programme after a gap of of six years, the Times of India reported. Divulging details a…
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based consumerdurables retailer Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC’s National Long-Term Rating at ‘A-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook. Fitch has also affirmed the National rating on Singer’s outstanding senior unsecured debentures at ‘A-(lka)’. A full list of rating actions is at the end …
Mumbai : There is a shift in power and that shift is towards Asia and there is no doubt about it, which Sri Lankan Consul General Chamari Rodrigo also agrees too. She also spoke about how in 21st century Asia has taken the centre stage. She said this a…