by Our Economic Affairs Editor The story of the Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex in Gampola is far more than an account of architecture or conservation. It is the chronicle of how
Sherpas on Mount Everest are facing an uncertain future as plans to introduce heavy-lift drones for high-altitude transport gain momentum. The initiative, which involves using Chinese drones to carry equipment, oxygen cylinders,
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The Serengeti ecosystem is regarded as one of our planet’s greatest natural treasures, where one can witness“the largest remaining unaltered animal migration in the world,” according to UNESCO. Kenya’s share of the Serengeti plains
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On a clear morning in June 2023, I arrived in the city of Dali, located in China’s southwestern province of Yunnan, and was received by He Licheng, a local resident and farmer
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North Korea is officially reopening its borders to Western tourists after nearly five years of closure, as the country becomes one of the last to welcome international visitors following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday that the country received a record high of 15.7 million tourists in 2024, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian cabinet. Calling the figure
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A Russian tourist has reportedly been sexually assaulted at a hotel in Ahungalla, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation. The victim, a 41-year-old woman, had been celebrating her birthday and consuming
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Editorial Today’s urgent warning from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka about a potential attack on popular tourist locations, particularly Arugam Bay, serves as a wake-up call. Credible intelligence has led to
More “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Confucius A NEW DAWN? World Tourism Day falls on 27 September each year. This year was of special significance for
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by Ren Yaoting Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road more than 700 years ago, Italian traveler Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown
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Compared to the last two years, Sri Lanka expects to see a significant increase in the number of local and foreign tourists visiting destinations managed by the Department of Forest Conservation this
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