Nearly 50,000 Azur Air charter seats, returning Aeroflot services and a new S7 route could strengthen Sri Lanka’s peak-season tourism from October 2026 to April 2027 Russian airlines are significantly expanding air capacity to Sri Lanka for the 2026/27 winter season, creating stronger tourism links between the two countries. Azur Air is planning nearly 50,000 […]
Major privately organised visit connects Japanese travellers and investors with Sri Lanka’s heritage, nature and emerging business opportunities More than 250 Japanese tourists and investors travelled across Sri Lanka in a major privately organised visit connecting Japanese travellers with the island’s heritage, wildlife, tourism and emerging business opportunities. More than 250 Japanese tourists and investors […]
Record visitor numbers have created a major opportunity—but the benefits must extend beyond large hotels and established destinations. Highlighted description: Sri Lanka welcomed a record 2.36 million tourists in 2025 and is aiming for three million in 2026. Achieving that ambition could generate new opportunities for hotels, restaurants, tour operators, transport providers, artisans and community […]
