Category: News

Sri Lanka's first cable car project is making progress

Sri Lanka's first ropeway project is progressing with the first phase expected to be completed by October this year. This development was announced during the visit of the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, to Ambuluwawa, Gampola on March 23. During his visit, Ambassador Qi Zhenhong met Anuradha Jayaratne, Chairman of the Ambuluwawa Trust and [...]

New regulations for tuk-tuk rentals to tourists in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan police have issued new regulations for companies that rent out three-wheeled vehicles - known as tuk-tuks - to tourists. The aim of these measures is to reduce the number of road accidents involving foreign drivers. With the increase in tourists driving tuk-tuks themselves, the police say that the number of accidents [...]

Sri Lanka counts monkeys, giant squirrels and peacocks - farmers complain about crop damage

Colombo (Sri Lanka) - Farmers in Sri Lanka have a common enemy: monkeys! They raid plantations in large groups, preying on coconuts, cashews and mangoes and causing considerable damage. As the world's fourth largest producer of coconuts and a major producer of other nuts, Sri Lanka is heavily dependent on agriculture - more than eight million [...]

Cab conflict escalates: PickMe warns of damage to Sri Lanka's tourism

Sri Lanka's transportation sector is in turmoil. Traditional cab drivers are increasingly clashing with drivers from app services such as PickMe. The company is sounding the alarm: the increasing attacks on its drivers are not only a safety problem, but could also harm the country's tourism industry. PickMe CEO Jiffry Zulfer is calling on the authorities to finally intervene. His biggest concern: the safety [...]

Emirates expands capacity on the Dubai - Sri Lanka route by 30 percent

If Sri Lanka is on your travel bucket list, there's good news: Emirates is increasing seat capacity between Dubai and Colombo by 30 percent. From January 2, 2025, you can benefit from an additional connection that will be offered almost daily - with the exception of Wednesdays. Sri Lanka: A dream destination for travelers Sri Lanka is for many [...]

Sri Lankan Airline - Black Friday Deal - Up to 20 % discount in Business and Economy Class

Dear Sri Lankan fans, Ayubowan! Sri Lankan Airlines has a brand new Black Friday promotion for cheap flights to Sri Lanka: Start planning your dream vacation today! Up to 20 % discount in Business and Economy Class Book online from November 29 to December 1, 2024, for flights between February 1 and [...]

Unlicensed Chinese guides take over tourism in Sri Lanka

In popular tourist destinations such as Sigiriya and Ella, competition is fierce - but not necessarily fair. More and more foreign tourist guides, especially from China and Russia, are offering their services without having the necessary license. This is causing tensions with the local guides, who fear a loss of income due to this competition. While the authorities [...]

Security advice from the Federal Foreign Office: Increased risk of terrorism in Sri Lanka

Due to credible indications of possible attacks on tourist destinations, particularly in the region around Arugam Bay, several countries have tightened their travel advice for Sri Lanka. Security authorities warn of an acute terror threat in certain areas of the country. International reactions and security measures Israel has issued a travel warning for parts of Sri Lanka and urges its citizens to avoid areas [...]

Shock in Minneriya: Train crashes into herd of elephants - tanker derails

A train carrying thousands of liters of fuel collided with a herd of about 20 wild elephants in northeastern Sri Lanka. Two elephants were killed and another injured in the incident near the town of Minneriya, about 200 kilometers from Colombo, when two of the fuel cars derailed, local authorities said. According to the train driver [...]

NO abolition of the visa requirement for Sri Lanka!

The scheme announced by the previous government to allow tourists from 35 countries to travel to Sri Lanka without a visa did not come into effect on October 1. Although the scheme was recently reactivated, the application for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is still required and fees still apply. In August 2024, the [...]