News and Updates
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Four Audit Firms Shorlisted to Issue COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certification to SLTDA Registered Hotels and Travel Agents
Four audit companies with international experience in the health and hospitality industry has been shortlisted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority...
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Foreign Visitor Arrivals Decline by 50% for First Half of 2020
Sri Lanka has recorded a drastic decline of 50% in foreign visitor arrivals for the first half of 2020 due to the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis...
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Initial List of Countries Selected to Enter EU Countries to be Reviewed Every 2 Weeks
Days after heavy criticism on Sri Lanka, (having successfully containing the COVID-19 virus) not being included on the initial list of countries...
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Discussion Held with Key Stakeholders on Building a More Resilient Tourism Sector in Sri Lanka
In a ground-breaking move key stakeholders engaged in a discussion on the way forward to building a more resilient tourism sector in Sri Lanka...
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Theva Residency Introduces a Meat Free Menu in its Efforts to Offer Customers a Holistic Experience
Theva residency introduces first “Meat Free Boutique Hotel” in Kandy...
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