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New hotels: Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, City of Dreams Sri Lanka and more
TTG Asia
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July 10, 2025
Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, the Maldives Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, comprises 142 beachfront and overwater villas and residences, each with direct access...
Emirates expands Premium Economy to Maldives, Sri Lanka
Gulf News
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Dubai: Emirates is enhancing the way passengers travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by expanding its popular Premium Economy offering to even more flights on these routes. As part of its commitment to providing world-class service, the airline...
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Amid economic turmoil, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir embarks on lavish Sri Lanka getaway
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
While Pakistan is still struggling to revive itself from a historic economic crisis, the country’s Army Chief Asim Munir is reportedly set to embark on a lavish trip to Sri Lanka. read more While Pakistan is struggling with its share of economic...
Malaysia, Sri Lanka to further strengthen bilateral ties, says Anwar
The Malaysian Star
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Sri Lanka have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism, education and skilled labour, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said the matter was discussed during a...
5 bang for your buck travel destinations this summer
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
If your social feed is filled with people jetting off to European hotspots and overpriced island escapes, don’t let it fool you. Some of the most memorable places are also the most affordable ones - if you know where to look. Once you move beyond...
Malaysia, Sri Lanka To Further Strengthen Bilateral Ties – Anwar
Bernama
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July 10, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Sri Lanka have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, tourism, education and skilled labour, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the matter was...
Study: 90% of APAC luxury travellers book with wellness in mind
Marketing-Interactive
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90% of high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in Asia Pacific (APAC) now consider wellness a key factor in their travel decisions, signalling a profound shift in the region’s luxury travel landscape, according to a new report by Marriott International’s...
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli return likely in August as Sri Lanka propose series
India Today
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July 9, 2025
Following the BCCI’s decision to postpone India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh scheduled for next month, India Today has learned that at least two cricket boards - including Sri Lanka - have proposed a limited-overs series to fill the gap. India...
Sri Lanka Sees Over 36K Tourists In First 6 Days Of July
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Sri Lanka recorded 36,002 international tourist arrivals in the first six days of July 2025, reflecting continued momentum in the country's tourism recovery. India remained the top source market, followed by the...
India’s tourism potential recognised globally as Padamashri Dr. Mukesh Batra receives dual honours at 54th Skal Asia Congress
Tourism Breaking News
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July 11, 2025
India’s rising influence in global tourism was spotlighted at the 54th Skal Asia Congress, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka recently, as Padmashri Dr. Mukesh Batra, President of Skal International South Mumbai, was honoured with two prestigious Asian...
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data
Lanka Business Online
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July 9, 2025
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. Emirates reports that Sri Lanka has seen a 32% increase in flight...
Sri Lanka Among Top Three Summer Destinations for July–August Travel: Emirates Data
Lanka News Web
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July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top three summer travel destinations for July and August by Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, based on its latest global booking and search data. According to Emirates, flight searches for Sri...
After BCCI postpones Bangladesh tour, India vs Sri Lanka white-ball series on the cards in August – Report
News9 Live
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July 9, 2025
Cricket News India vs Sri Lanka white-ball series seems to be on the cards in August after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) postponed the Bangladesh tour last week. India will travel to Sri Lanka in August. (Photo: X) New Delhi:...
Emirates reveals the top 5 summer destinations travelers can’t get enough of
The Manual - Oregon
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July 10, 2025
Emirates’ latest analysis of global booking data has revealed where Americans – and international travelers- are headed this summer, showing a shift towards new cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path destinations. The analysis of global...
Bridging the language gap: How AI can unlock new opportunities for tourism industry
Daily FT
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Over three decades ago, I was fortunate to be part of Sri Lanka’s telecom revolution, as founding MD of Mobitel — helping connect fishermen, farmers, and families far beyond Colombo. Back then, a simple mobile call could transform a fisherman’s...
India vs Sri Lanka bilateral series on the cards in August after BCCI postpones Bangladesh tour
CricketAddictor
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July 9, 2025
India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been officially postponed, according to a statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Talks are currently ongoing regarding a potential limited-overs series between India and...
Out-of-range albatross makes a highlight in the revival of seabird watching in Sri Lanka
Mongabay
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July 9, 2025
Sri Lanka has recorded over 50 species of seabirds — birds that spend much of their lives at sea — within its territorial waters, including several long-distance migratory birds that travel thousands of kilometers across oceans. As observation of...
Marriott expands in India and Sri Lanka with seven-hotel deal with Ventive Group
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 9, 2025
Ventive Hospitality Limited (BSE: 544321, NSE: VENTIVE), along with its Promoter Group Companies, has expanded its partnership with Marriott International through new hotel management contracts. The agreement covers seven properties comprising...
Tourism Goals in Doubt as Sri Lanka Faces Tough Road Ahead
Lanka News Web
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July 8, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 08, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Tourism Recovery Slows Amidst Ambitious Targets and Limited Promotion. Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, once a key pillar of the economy, is showing signs of recovery in 2025 under the current...
Sri Lanka gross forex reserves drop in June amid rate cut warnings : analysis
EconomyNext
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July 8, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves dropped 206 million US dollars to 6,080 million US dollars in June 2025, amid warnings that the last rate cut was risky to the country’s ability to collect reserves and repay debt. Sri Lanka’s...