The Vietjet Incursion: Siphoning the Australian-So
In August 2026, the South Asian aviation map will be violently redrawn. Vietjet is launching a direct Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo route, creatingRead More
The 3 Million Deficit: Marketing Paralysis and Str
The Sri Lankan government is chasing a ghost the 3 million tourist target for 2026. However, the Hotel Association of Sri Lanka (THASL)Read More
The $1.36 Billion MICE Mirage: Flying Blind on Fau
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau has set an aggressive, multi-million dollar target $1.36 billion in MICE earnings by 2026, with business travellers accountingRead More
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Earnings Crash to 3‑Ye
Earnings fell to $157.1 million in April 2026 the weakest monthly performance since 2023. That’s a 39% year-on-year collapse , according to CentralRead More
Sri Lanka Slashes Tourism Forecast: 2.3 Million Ar
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is facing its most volatile phase since the post-crisis recovery began. April arrivals dropped nearly 25% , and theRead More
Sri Lanka Crosses 900,000 Tourist Arrivals, India
The News Sri Lanka has welcomed 922,883 tourists from January through May 10, 2026, with India remaining the largest source market contributing 208,445Read More
Sri Lanka, Thailand & Vietnam—The Offshore
Indian offshore destination weddings have grown 35% year-on-year, driven by three factors: competitive pricing (often cheaper than a Udaipur palace wedding), visa accessibility,Read More
Sri Lanka Crosses 750,000 Tourist Arrivals – But
Sri Lanka reached 767,434 cumulative tourist arrivals by April 5, 2026, crossing the three-quarter million mark . The Middle East crisis and disruptionsRead More
Sri Lanka Shifts Focus to Asian Markets
Facing a 30–40% projected drop in European tourist arrivals due to Middle East tensions, Sri Lanka is pivoting toward Asian markets. Chinese touristRead More
Sri Lanka Tourism Hit by Flight Disruptions Amid G
The escalating geopolitical crisis continues to impact global travel patterns, and Sri Lanka is now feeling the pressure. As of March 16, theRead More