NITN | @notintownlive | 10 Jan 2022, 10:19 am
Sri Lanka
Image Cr: Unsplash
Colombo: Sri Lanka recorded 1,50,000 international travellers last year among which 47,000 arrived within the first 20 days of December, a Sri Lankan Tourism official said.
To increase the tourist arrival's month-on-month growth rate, promotions will be launched worldwide by the island country's Tourism Ministry and the SriLankan Airlines, said Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Tourism.
Exhibitions, global conferences, and social media will lead the charge in promotional activities, he said.
The government has also announced plans to declare 2022 as the Visit Sri Lanka year, Business Standard reported.
- Phone, Wallet Stolen Abroad? Knowing These Steps Can Save Your Trip
- Travelling Abroad from India? Know How Much Foreign Currency You Can Carry
- Air India teams up with IHG, offers Maharaja Club Members reward points on hotel bookings
- Fujifilm’s new 609mm-equivalent lens brings serious long-range reach without the usual weight
- Google’s AI mode is becoming your travel agent—Here’s what it can now do
- Littering on trains to cost more? Railways doubles fine to Rs 1,000 — check other penalties
- Dubai Airport traffic crashes 31% in H1 amid US-Iran conflict
- Bali Backlash: Swiss Tourist Jailed After 'Crazy' Video Mocks Hindu Nyepi Holiday
- London’s Thames to witness Ganga Aarti: Here’s what’s happening on September 13
- Going to Sri Lanka? This new UPI perk could make your rides cheaper
IndiGo has announced a new daily nonstop service between Mumbai and Hanoi, beginning October 25, 2026. The new route will expand the airline’s international network and improve connectivity with Vietnam’s capital, giving passengers more options and flexibility for travel between India and Vietnam.
Aviation major Emirates is taking its award-winning Premium Economy experience a step further with the launch of what it describes as the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat.
Air India and Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines, have entered into an interline partnership to enhance travel convenience and strengthen network connectivity between India, Bhutan, and destinations beyond.