AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Targets: Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities say they’re still on track for 2.5 million arrivals in 2026, with a revenue goal of about US$3.5–4bn, pointing to new charter flights and continued visa facilitation. Air Connectivity: Emirates will add a second daily A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from August 8, boosting Premium Economy capacity. Travel Deals: Vietjet’s July Double Day sale (7–9 July) offers Sri Lankans Eco fares from US$90 one-way on select routes, ahead of its Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City launch on 18 August. Health & Cities: Colombo is stepping up efforts to clean up Beira Lake as dengue cases surge, with a short-term plan to flush polluted water using seawater. Economy Snapshot: Central Bank data shows workers’ remittances of US$695m in June 2026 (down from May), while tourism earnings were US$151.1m. Regional Links: India and Sri Lanka push stronger trade ties as the Indian envoy meets business groups; bilateral trade tops US$7bn. Safety Incident: A Turkish Airlines A330 bird-strike incident at BIA ended with a safe landing after fuel burn-off over Negombo Lagoon.
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