The Government yesterday eased entry rules for vaccinated tourists, a move widely hailed by the industry. From 1 October, fully vaccinated passengers arriving who were tested negative at the time of departure, will not be required to do another PCR test at the airport on arrival but be allowed toContinue Reading
On-arrival PCR testing will no longer be required for fully-vaccinated travellers who receive a negative result on a PCR test conducted within 72 hours of departure. At present, persons are allowed to travel to Sri Lanka only if they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure. The regulationsContinue Reading
Only ‘Fully Vaccinated’ travellers arriving from India (including transit) are permitted under this route. Non-Vaccinated or Partially Vaccinated travellers are not considered. No prior approval required from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Civil Aviation Authority. There is no minimum duration of stay in Sri Lanka. a. Travellers who completed theContinue Reading
Says Russia’s friendship was a strength to Sri Lanka, especially during difficult times Opines aggressive vaccination drive has made Sri Lanka a safe haven for tourists Sri Lanka Tourism is pursuing an aggressive post-pandemic tourism promotion initiative with greater facilitationstrategy to lure more international travellers from the East European Region thisContinue Reading
Cruising the placid waters of the Benthara River, Yathra Houseboat by Jetwing is a pioneering hospitality venture by Sri Lanka’s premier hospitality brand Jetwing Hotels and MMBL-Pathfinder. Inspired by the kettuvallam, the wooden-hulled, thatched houseboats ferrying tourists along the rivers of Kerala, Yathra shares its concept with “padda” boats usedContinue Reading
Expo 2020 Dubai, one of the largest and most prestigious global events of its kind originally set to take place last year, is now rescheduled to be held for a period of six months starting 1 October until 31 March 2022. The Expo, spanning over a 438-hectare area (1,083 acres)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Ministry of Tourism with the technical and financial assistance of UNDP in Sri Lanka has initiated the National Sustainable Destination Certification (NSDC) scheme to transform 9 chosen destinations in 9 provinces with the best sustainable practices as the 2nd phase of the National Sustainable TourismContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, announced the commencement of direct flights between Sri Lanka and Russia yesterday. The inaugural flight was ceremonially greeted with a water salute at Domodedovo Airport (DME) in Moscow. The airline is resuming flights to theContinue Reading
Two weeks prior to arrival date travellers are expected to receive both vaccine doses for COVID-19 Still need to spend 24 hours at a Safe and Secure (Tier 1) hotel until a negative on-arrival PCR result produced Sri Lanka has further eased restrictions for tourists by allowing quarantine-free entry forContinue Reading
