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Bangladesh collapse in ODI series opener to hand Sri Lanka big win
eNCA
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Bangladesh suffered a stunning batting collapse under lights as Sri Lanka snatched a 77-run victory in the first one-day international in Colombo on Wednesday. Chasing a modest 245, the visitors looked to be cruising at 100 for one, before the...
Sri Lanka thanks Indian business community for helping boost economy
Colombo Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Sri Lanka thanked the Indian business community based in Colombo for helping boost the local economy. A high-level delegation of Chief Executive Officers from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr....
Tigers set for crucial ODI series against Sri Lanka today
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh are poised to commence a vital three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The opening encounter of a three-match series is scheduled for 3:00 PM...
Bali To Vietnam: Top 5 Budget-Friendly Asian Holiday Spots For 2025
News18
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July 4, 2025
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 13:57 IST From Sri Lanka to Vietnam, Asia offers budget travellers a haven of affordability, with cheap stays, mouth-watering street foods, and budget-friendly transport. These Asian destinations offer affordable stays,...
Sri Lankan born Nihal Arthanayake to make stand-up comedy debut in UK
Colombo Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Acclaimed Sri Lankan born broadcaster, presenter, journalist and author Nihal Arthanayake, is to make his stand-up comedy debut in London. Broadwayworld.com reported that Sri Lankan Culture Collective, London’s first boutique festival showcasing...
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 21.8-pct in June, regional visitors increase
EconomyNext
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July 1, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – The relationship with India and Sri Lanka is strong and the business community and take links further, High Commissioner Santosh Jha said in Colombo speaking to a group of visiting Indian chief executives and local business leaders....
Sri Lanka spreads Cuba’s denunciation against US memorandum
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 1, 2025
The newspaper highlights the publication of Cuban foreig minister, Bruno Rodriguez, in the social network X, denouncing the new action of the US president to tighten the economic, commercial and financial blockade of Washington with harmful...
Aarunya Nature Resort Unveils ’Sol Sanctuary,’ a Celestial New Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands
Hospitality Net
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July 2, 2025
In Sri Lanka's Central Highlands, where tea gardens and spice groves meet the clouds, a new kind of sanctuary is unfolding: not a resort, but a reimagining of retreat. Set within a private ten-acre estate overlooking the UNESCO-listed Knuckles...
Tourists to take 30 billion trips worldwide by 2034
Gulf News
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Dubai: Global tourism is entering an unprecedented era—poised to serve 30 billion annual trips and contribute $16 trillion to the world economy by 2034, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Kearney and...
Sri Lanka boosts tourism in India
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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June 30, 2025
Sri Lanka successfully concluded roadshows in India, attracting record visitors with visa-free entry. Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable surge, with a record-breaking influx of Indian visitors. The island nation...
Tourist arrivals surpass 116,000 in June as Sri Lanka inches toward recovery
Lanka News Web
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July 1, 2025
July 01, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka witnessed a notable rise in international tourist arrivals during the month of June, with over 116,000 visitors entering the country within the first 26 days alone. The figures suggest a sustained rebound in the...
The Travel Guides told us their best-kept secret holiday spot in Australia.
Mamamia
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July 4, 2025
Choosing your next holiday destination can be exciting but also overwhelming, with so many incredible places to explore — both locally and globally. Whether you crave culture, history, adventure, or just to lie comatose by the pool for five days...
Travelbag names Thailand as the world’s safest destination
Travel Daily Media
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July 3, 2025
Long-haul travel specialist firm Travelbag reports that, based on several key factors, Thailand is the safest place in the world to visit in 2025. The online travel platform analysed data from research company Numbeo with regard to local safety...
The Emirates Group showcases collaborative sustainability initiatives in aviation
Breaking Travel News
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July 6, 2025
The Emirates Group’s efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution were on display at its ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, its annual sustainability showcase. The exhibition echoed the international organisation’s mission to...
Tourist arrivals gain pace in June, but annual target still elusive
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka welcomes 138,241 tourists in June up 22% YoY driven by Dawoodi Bohra convention boost Misses monthly target for sixth consecutive month, as June falls short by 39,016 visitors YTD arrivals reach just under 1.17 m, up 15.6% YoY India...
Sri Lanka wraps up roadshows in Lucknow, Chandigarh and Jaipur as Indian arrivals cross 2 lakh in 2025
ETTravelWorld.com
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June 30, 2025
Sri Lanka Tourism has completed a series of trade roadshows and networking evenings across Lucknow, Chandigarh and Jaipur from 23–27 June 2025, aimed at promoting the island nation as a year-round destination and deepening ties with key Indian...
Sri Lanka the only Asian nation in talks with US on tariffs
Eurasia Magazine
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Speaking during the parliamentary debate on the government’s fiscal strategy statement, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando expressed hope that the government would succeed in securing a more favourable deal from the...
Saudi Arabia taking centrestage in world tourism boom, says WEF report
Zawya
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With global tourist trips set to reach 30 billion by 2034 and tourism outpacing economic growth, Saudi Arabia has become a cornerstone in this transformation as the second fastest-growing tourism destination and home to some of the most...
Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan to open City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Colombo Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan is to open City of Dreams Sri Lanka, South Asia’s first fully- integrated resort in Colombo on 2nd August 2025. City of Dreams is yet to officially announce Khan’s arrival but has launched a promotion for the public...
Ancient eco-friendly pilgrimage brings modern threats to Sri Lanka wildnerness
Mongabay
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July 1, 2025
The centuries-old Pada Yatra is a spiritual pilgrimage on foot that takes devotees through two major national parks in Sri Lanka, originally undertaken by Hindu devotees. Over time, it started to attract followers of other faiths, but many now...