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
by Meera Srinivasan A fortnight after Sri Lanka switched to a new visa issuing system, authorities are facing a backlash over higher visa costs that could deter tourists, “Indian involvement”, and “corruption”
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The number of international visitors to Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park rose 41 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, said a report from the state-owned Angkor Enterprise on Friday.
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Over 2 million international tourists have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. Citing data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the PCO said that
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The Saudi Tourism Ministry announced on Saturday that the kingdom witnessed a record-high spending by inbound visitors in 2023, totaling 135 billion Saudi Riyals (36 billion U.S. dollars). In a post on
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At the centre of Sri Lanka’s growing marine industry stands entrepreneur Awantha Atapattu, whose shift from medicine to maritime innovation reflects the spirit of transformation and sustainability. After dedicating himself to the
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The plan of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) to clad the Pyramid of Menkaure, one of the famed three pyramids of Giza, with granite blocks raised debate in the country as
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Embarking on my first journey with Sri Lankan Air, the three-hour check-in ordeal quickly faded into insignificance as the warm embrace of Sri Lanka welcomed us with open arms. A country often
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I can state that I had the time of my life, enjoying the unforgettable memories of the places I lived when I was young and enjoying the traditional charm and simple beauty
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