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Short-Haul Escapes Take Centre Stage: Indian Travellers Embrace Quick Getaways In 2025
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 17:44 IST According to a report, a whopping 85% of travellers are planning multiple holidays next year, a sign that the short-break culture is no longer just a trend, it’s a lifestyle Southeast Asian destinations like...
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...
SriLankan Airlines and Malaysia tourism host media tour to boost trave
The Morning
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July 7, 2025
SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, recently hosted a familiarisation tour for Sri Lankan journalists to showcase Malaysia’s appeal as a preferred holiday and study destination. The tour highlighted...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch on 2 August: Landmark in South Asian tourism and luxury
Daily FT
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Lawrence Ho (left) and Krishan Balendra John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) have announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August. This launch marks the completion of the final components of...
Sri Lankan government and IMF celebrate “success” of austerity program
World Socialist Web Site
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June 28, 2025
On June 16, the Sri Lankan government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held a high-profile event at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo titled “Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance.” The invitation-only gathering attended by...
US Envoy hails enduring partnership with Sri Lanka at 249th Independence Day address
Daily FT
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US Ambassador Julie Chung Ambassador Julie Chung highlights over seven decades of resilient ties with Sri Lanka at reception under ‘Great American Road Trip’ theme Recalls early American visitors to Sri Lanka; stresses people-to-people connections...
Global tourism will reach 30bln trips by 2034
Zawya
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The World Economic Forum has today published a new report forecasting that the travel and tourism industry is projected to serve 30 billion tourist trips by 2034. Travel and Tourism at a Turning Point: Principles for Transformative Growth reveals...
TMC Sri Lanka partners Cinnamon Grand Colombo and Mount Lavinia Hotel to enhance member benefits
Daily FT
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Representing TMC: Chandima Hulangamuwa, Roger Talayaratne, Fayaz Saleem, Kaushal Rajapaksa and Dr. Pradeep Edward, together with Cinnamon Grand Colombo management representatives The Management Club (TMC) Sri Lanka is a prestigious professional...
Sri Lanka travel guide: Everything to know before you go
The Independent
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June 27, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka’s road to recovery
Daily FT
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Dr. W.A. Wijewardena delivering keynote Keynote at Economic and Taxation Symposium 2025 of ICASL – Part I Colombo forum on road to recovery In a recent forum in Colombo on Sri Lanka’s road to recovery with special reference to debt and governance...
Sri Lanka's anti-graft commission arrests ex-President Rajapaksa's family member
The Hindu
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June 27, 2025
Image used for representation A family member of Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested by the country's anti-graft body on Friday (June 27, 2025), officials said. Nishantha Wickramasingha, the brother-in-law of Rajapaksa, was...
Melco Resorts’ City of Dreams Sri Lanka Casino Almost Ready for Guests
Casino.org
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June 30, 2025
Posted on: June 30, 2025, 12:15h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 12:15h. City of Dreams Sri Lanka will open on Aug. 2 The casino is part of Sri Lanka’s first integrated resort Melco Resorts will run the casino for at least the next two decades...
Sri Lanka’s casino industry
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 27, 2025
Industry veteran Shaun McCamley delves into the complex history of Sri Lanka’s casino industry at a time when the country is slowly but surely making moves to establish a genuine regulatory framework. Sri Lanka’s casino industry has a vibrant yet...
Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe 2025 full schedule announced
CricketAddictor
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June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced that the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team will be coming to the Land of the Brave for a full-fledged series in August-September 2025. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) confirmed that the Chevrons and the...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2nd
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 29, 2025
The City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino, managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, is set to open on August 2nd, as announced recently. This casino is part of a $1.2-billion resort complex in Colombo, developed in partnership with John Keells Holdings...
Advocata flags flaws in Sri Lanka’s proposed gambling bill, urges overhaul
Gambling Insider
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Think tank highlights need for independent regulator and stronger oversight mechanisms. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Advocata warns proposed bill grants excessive control to Finance Minister - Draft law excludes online gambling and lottery...
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...
DMASL Digital Summit 2025 in July to position Sri Lanka as region’s leading digital hub
Daily FT
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By Uma Chandrasiri South Asia’s visionaries, digital creators and change-makers will converge with their Sri Lankan counterparts to foster collaboration, innovation and the expansion of knowledge as the DMASL (Digital Marketing Association of Sri...
Building ‘Brand Sri Lanka’ through strategic franchise development
Daily FT
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Franchise India Group Chairman Gaurav Marya Sri Lanka’s inaugural Global Franchise Forum (GFF) 2025, held in April 2025, has delivered immediate results, awakening local brands to their global potential. Franchise India Group Chairman Gaurav Marya...