Sri Lanka’s ambassador to the US Ravinatha Aryasinha has observed that the credibility Sri Lanka Tourism earned in caring for the tourists who made lengthy extensions of their stay in the country at the time COVID broke out, and Sri Lankan Airlines being one of the few carriers that continued to fly when most commercial airline fleets were grounded, should give confidence to international travelers to visit the island once again, now that travel for tourists has resumed.
Ambassador Aryasinha noted that prior to COVID curtailed global travel, tourist arrivals from the US had grown by 260% from 2010 to 2019, an annual average growth well over 20%, making the US one of the fastest-growing tourist arrival countries, which mainly drew niche tourists visiting and also staying longer.
‘Hello Again’ virtual tourism awareness session held for US based tour operators and media
February, 1, 2021
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US Ravinatha Aryasinha has observed that the credibility Sri Lanka Tourism earned in caring for the tourists who made lengthy extensions of their stay in the country at the time COVID broke out, and Sri Lankan Airlines being one of the few carriers that continued to fly when most commercial airline fleets were grounded, should give confidence for international travelers to visit the island once again, now that travel for tourists has resumed. Ambassador Aryasinha noted that prior to COVID curtailed global travel, tourist arrivals from the US had grown by 260% from 2010 to 2019, an annual average growth well over 20%, making the US one of the fastest-growing tourist arrival countries, which mainly drew niche tourists visiting and also staying longer.
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COLOMBO, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said Friday the country does not require a minimum number of days for tourists to stay in the island country within the Bio Bubbles introduced by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), local media reported.
SLTDA Chairperson Kimarli Fernando, when participating in the virtual Hello Again - Sri Lanka tourism awareness session to announce the re-opening of Sri Lanka for international tourists, said Sri Lanka is safe and exciting even during the pandemic. While staying in a secure level 1 hotel recognized by Sri Lanka Tourism, or multiple hotels if needed within the Bio Bubble , they could use all the facilities of the hotels including Spa, the pool and the restaurants and visit tourist sites within the bubble, Fernando said, adding that these level 1 hotels provide accommodation exclusiv
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German delegation visits country on Ayurveda tourism Daily News (via HT Media Ltd.)
As Sri Lanka opened its borders for international travel, the first tourism trade delegation from Germany arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for an Ayurvedic Holiday in Sri Lanka.
The tourism trade delegation consisted of Uwe Endres and Klaudia Wagner from ‘Fit Reisen Group’, Germany, Markus Hegeman from Neue Wege GmbH, a celebrated travel agent who promotes Ayurvedic tour packages and Ayurveda Tourism in Germany and two life style journalists, Natalia Gutermann and Hans-Jorg Baston.
The visit by the German Trade-Tourism delegation marks great significance to instill confidence among the international travellers as Sri Lanka resumes Tourism in the new normal.
Sri Lanka ready to receive foreign tourists
January 21, 2021
Sri Lankan authorities announced that the country is ready to receive foreign tourists from January 21.
“All precautions have been taken to make the rest as safe, reliable and serene as possible for visitors,” the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau declared.
But foreign travelers will need to follow certain rules.
Before the trip, they must book a hotel in order to be in quarantine for two weeks. Moreover, the hotel must be officially certified for visitor quarantine. The COVID-19 test must be completed 96 hours before departure for Sri Lanka.
The second test is taken at the hotel and then on 7th day of isolation. Also, tourists need to have a visa and insurance with them. Visa can be obtained on the website of the Department of Migration, and insurance – from the local insurance company People’s Insurance PLC.