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Australians in '$280 million Euro summer surge' — and emerging holiday hotspots
SBS
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European summer spending is set for a rebound, one of Australia's biggest banks predicts, with travellers also looking to other destinations to escape the winter at home. ANZ says customers travelling to Europe across June, July, and August will...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concluded a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June 2025. During the visit, High Commissioner Türk called on President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open on Aug. 2 with casino, luxury hotel and retail complex
Yogonet International
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June 27, 2025
Sri Lanka’s largest integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, will officially open on August 2, marking the completion of a $1.2 billion development that includes a full-scale casino, luxury hotel, and upscale retail complex, developers John...
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to host MICE roadshows in Hyderabad and Bengaluru
ETTravelWorld.com
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June 23, 2025
In a bid to deepen engagement with the Indian travel trade, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai, is set to organise two MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and...
Community-designed toolkit launched in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to raise awareness of childhood NDDs
The Hindu
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June 28, 2025
With South Asia reporting the highest global prevalence of childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs), a new regional initiative is aiming to evaluate this pressing issue of delayed diagnosis and care through community-driven solutions. The...
Sri Lanka to lease 3,000 acres to boost tourism investments
EconomyNext
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June 23, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed legal action in the island nation’s Supreme Court challenging a Bill to amend the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007, saying that it falls short of establishing beneficial ownership....
Sri Lanka calls for ‘de-escalation’ of Israel Iran conflict
EconomyNext
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June 23, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s government has issued a statement on the Israel-Iran war calling on “all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region”. “Sri Lanka is gravely concerned about the latest...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open in August, marking record $1.2bn private tourism investment
Gambling Insider
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Developed by John Keells Holdings and Melco Resorts, the project will introduce South Asia’s first luxury integrated resort with licensed casino operations under a 20-year permit. By Shaan Khan Key points: - City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch 2...
9th South Asian Travel Awards to Be Held in Colombo This September
The Maldives Journal
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The 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) will take place from September 19 to 20, 2025, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together top tourism stakeholders from six countries across the region, including the Maldives. This year, the...
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Northeast Today
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Sri Lanka's sacred alms bowl faces modern crisis
The Express Tribune
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June 22, 2025
PANVILA, SRI LANKA: The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality. The village of Panvila has long been associated with...
Monsoon Experiences: How Travellers Are Rediscovering Rainy Season Holidays
News18
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July 5, 2025
Last Updated:July 05, 2025, 16:01 IST The new-age traveller does not look monsoon as the 'off-season.' Monsoon has, now, evolved into a perfect time for mini getaways without the peak rush. Spiritual trails, nature stays, and wellness retreats are...
CMA Sri Lanka to mark UN MSME Day 2025 with Business Summit and Excellence Awards
Daily FT
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To commemorate the United Nations’ Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day today, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) will host the MSME Business Development Summit 2025 and the MSME Business...
Sri Lanka stresses regional unity at China-South Asia Forum
The Morning
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June 22, 2025
Sri Lanka has underscored the need for regional unity and shared growth at the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming, China, with Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra calling on South Asia to harness its collective demographic,...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2
GGRAsia
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June 27, 2025
The casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, to be managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, is due to open on August 2, according to a Thursday announcement. The gaming firm is an investor in the casino portion of the US$1.2-billion Sri Lanka...
SL–UK Chamber Strengthens Drive to Boost Trade and Investment Ties for Sri Lanka
Lanka News Web
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June 26, 2025
By: Staff Writer June 26, Colombo (LNW): In a renewed push to deepen economic engagement between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce (SLUKCC) has stepped up its efforts to attract trade, tourism, and investment...
Sustainability Success Stories from Sri Lanka
The Travel Magazine
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June 26, 2025
1 In Sri Lanka, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a way of life that strives to meet the needs of modern travellers while respecting and conserving the environment for future generations. Two organisations in Sri Lanka are succeeding in...
Sri Lanka to Ease Drone Regulations, Streamline Approvals
Lanka News Web
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June 22, 2025
By: Staff Writer June 22, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is poised to significantly ease administrative hurdles for drone operations by directing the Police to issue “No Objection” letters for valid requests, marking a crucial step towards liberalizing...
Sri Lanka’s coastline dreams drowned in sea of chaos, ballooned by corruption, concrete and condoms
Daily FT
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The sand, once a golden carpet, is now a mosaic of carelessly discarded refuse The “chaos” isn’t merely aesthetic; it’s a symptom of deeper issues – the pervasive influence of bribes and corruption, especially when it implicates law enforcement...
Sri Lanka, ADB Collaborate on New Export Development Plan to Boost Trade
Lanka News Web
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June 22, 2025
By: Staff Writer June 22, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is intensifying efforts to finalize the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the period 2025–2029,...