News and Updates
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Australian Borders May Remain Closed to International Visitors Until the Middle of Next Year – Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia indicated that Australia's borders may remain closed to most international visitors until the middle...
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Innovative ways to increase Tourism Revenue for Sri Lanka
The number of tourist arrivals in 2020 will be half to one third compared to 2018 numbers according to a predictive analysis done by the Viyathmaga...
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Elpitiya Plantation to Build Theme Park in Galle in Partnership with Sim Leisure Group Ltd
Elpitiya Plantations PLC an associate company of Aitken Spence PLC, entered into an agreement with Sim Leisure Group Ltd to develop and operate an adventure theme park in Galle, Sri Lanka under the ‘ESCAPE’ brand. The project, which is a first in Sri Lanka is requiring an estimated investment of US$ 4 million with construction […]
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Vietnam not ready to reopen Borders to Foreign Visitors Yet
Vietnam having successfully containing the COVID-19 will not be opening up to international tourists yet due to concerns that doing so could result in a second...
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Webinar Organised by PwC and Daily FT Discusses Issues Facing Tourism Industry Post Covid-19
A webinar organised by PwC Sri Lanka and Daily FT featuring leading experts in tourism discussed key issues facing the tourism sector post...
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