Alliance Updates
News and updates from the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance.
The Pekoe Trail: One of the World’s Greatest Places
Sri Lanka’s first long-distance hiking trail: the Pekoe Trail was featured in TIME magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list for 2025. The trail was also featured in BBC as a ‘hike for everyone’. The trail, which runs for more than 300km through tea plantations, villages and forests, tells the story of Sri Lanka’s colonial tea history. […]
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Investing in Women for an Inclusive Tourism Industry
Did you know? Less than 10% of tourism employees in Sri Lanka are women. March is Women’s history month and in honour and celebration of this, we would like to shine a spotlight on the state of women’s employment in the tourism industry based on findings from a recent study. About the study In 2024, […]
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Sensory Indulgences’ Galle Fort Tour makes Forbes list of ‘Top 10 City Tours for Travelers in 2025’
Sensory Indulgences, renowned for their customized experiences with local experts will ensure an unforgettable exploration of this local gem. This Unesco World Heritage Site is a sought after aspect of experiential travel – encompassing art, architecture, history, food and drink. Read more here
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OTAs vs. Direct Bookings: How Hotels Can Win the Battle and Boost Profitability
While OTAs have played a transformative role in boosting visibility and capturing guests from all corners of the world, they come with substantial fees that can eat into profit margins.
Conversely, direct bookings offer hotels the advantage of full revenue control, deeper customer engagement, and loyalty opportunities.
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Sri Lanka bags Gold – Wanderlust Awards
Sri Lanka named “Most Desirable Island in the World” by Wanderlust UK
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