About two hours after Sri Lanka announced they would reopen their borders to travelers in January 2021, I bought tickets to go there. I live in Hong Kong, which has done a good job containing the pandemic. But the tradeoff is that it has been extremely difficult to travel anywhere.Continue Reading
Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw, owned and managed by LAUGFS Leisure Ltd., has recently become the 1st resort in Sri Lanka to receive the Sri Lanka Standard (SLS) 1672:2020 certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) for COVID-19 Safety Management Systems. An SLSI certification for COVID-19 Safety Management SystemsContinue Reading
As a growing number of reports continue to predict economic recession in the midst of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, it’s not surprising to hear that the tourism industry is bracing itself for a decline in bookings and increase in cancellations. In Part 1 of this series we dive into the historyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka is readying to welcome travelers from across the world with safety guidelines and precautionary measures. Frequently Asked Questions Who can visit? All nationalities are welcome and all types of travellers whether groups, families, individuals. Which airports will operate? Bandaranaike International Airport [BIA], Colombo Ratmalana Airport [RMA] and MattalaContinue Reading
<ul> COVID-19 Task Force takes up key issues All measures will be based on international, local health guidelines Hotels and restaurants registered with SLTDA to open first Task Force acknowledges no COVID-19 infected reported from local community since 30 April as key achievement President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday stressed that tourismContinue Reading
The travel industry at large has to confront the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, developing innovative ways to come back online during a time when social distancing is paramount. Hotels have had to reassess practices – even signature hospitality amenities like breakfast buffets – and guarantee new levels on cleanlinessContinue Reading
The tourism industry would first seek to reopen restaurants before fully reopening the sector, The Morning learnt. It is revealed that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has requested the Covid-19 Presidential Task Force to seek approval of the health authorities to open restaurants once again. “I requested thatContinue Reading
<ul> Cabinet approves critical 5-year global promotion initiative Terms of Reference being finalised Working with UNDP for three-stage strategy of situation assessment, impact assessment and road mapping, for tourism revival SL Tourism finalises short-term focus to step up safety and health of future tourists Detailed guidelines shortly for incoming tourists,Continue Reading
