COLOMBO, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s plan to extend the list of countries which will be exempted from paying ETA visa fees is still awaiting implementation, government officials confirmed. Responding to questions at the weekly cabinet press briefing, cabinet spokesperson and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said the process will move forward once…

Tourist categories and typical spend (Sri Lanka) Category Typical daily spend (USD) Typical trip length (days) Estimated total spend (USD) Typical profile Luxury / High‑end 250–600 5–10 2,500–5,000 Upscale travellers staying in 5★ hotels and private villas; fine dining, private transfers, guided tours Upper‑mid / Comfort 120–250 6–10 800–1,800 Couples or families in 4★ hotels,…

Sri Lanka Is Back — Invest Now in a Rising Blue Economy Strong growth, clear momentumThe IMF has revised Sri Lanka’s growth outlook to 3.1% for 2026, reflecting a return to steady, trend-level expansion after a powerful rebound from the 2022–2023 crisis. Recent growth spikes 5% last year and 4.8% in the first half of…

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) arranged for overseas delegates who are attending the Voyage Sri lanka to visit Colombo Port. The Harbour Master Captain de Silva gave a very welcoming speech and conducted a tour of the port, detailing the history and also the future developments. The delegates from Saudi Arabia, Oman, UAE and…

Speaking at the Voyage Sri Lanka, a maritime summit organised by EDB, the Asian Development Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka Takafumi Kadono urged a strategic, sustainable push for Sri Lanka’s blue economy, calling for targeted investment, stronger regulation, and clear branding to unlock the island’s maritime potential. Kadono stressed that protecting marine ecosystems, empowering…

We empower local communities, spread tourism dollars all over the country where it’s needed most, and lead with purpose. This is extremely important to us, travel transforms us and transforms places and connects people. That is what tourism is all about. 

The VIP overseas delegate package for Voyage Sri Lanka is essential for serious nvestors because it bundles targeted access to high-level briefings curated B2E matchmaking guided site visits This overseas delegate package accelerates due diligence and uncovers on-the-grounc opportunities. Overseas delagates benefit from streamlined logistics, regulatory introductions, and loca partner connections to enable investors to…

Facilitating international trade using “Letters of Credit” A Letter of Credit (LC) is a written bank promise that the exporter will be paid, once specific conditions are met. It reduces risk for both buyer and seller and makes international trade more reliable and predictable. Step-by-step process 1. The deal is struck Buyer and seller sign…