Travel Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance unveils Love Sri Lanka, Always campaign
The Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance has introduced its latest campaign, “Love Sri Lanka, Always.” This global initiative aims to rebrand the island as a year-round…
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Travel Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended
A fire ignited by a drone attack on Monday close to Dubai International Airport has been controlled, with no injuries reported. However, flights were…
Travel Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears
Air New Zealand announced on Thursday, March 12, that it will cancel 1, 100 flights over the next two months due to rising fuel prices linked to the conflict…
Travel Residents told to evacuate after high risk explosive found in Christchurch, NZ
Residents near Christchurch Airport have been ordered to leave their homes after a “high-risk explosive” was discovered. Police set up cordons around Sheffield…
Travel Sri Lanka s tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 600,000
In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed over 600,000 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA's latest figures show that…
Travel Sri Lankan man found guilty of exposing himself to staff at asylum seeker hotel in UK
A Sri Lankan man has been found guilty of indecent exposure after he assaulted two hotel staff members at an asylum seeker hotel in Southampton, England.…
Travel Six die in Swiss bus blaze after reports that person set fire to themselves
A bus fire in Switzerland has resulted in the deaths of at least six people and left three others injured. This incident may have been triggered by an…
Travel Indian national among four injured after drones fall near Dubai airport
Four people were hurt when two drones landed near Dubai International Airport, according to the Dubai Media Office. Among the injured, an Indian national has…
Travel Qatar Airways to operate 29 flights tomorrow including to Colombo
Qatar Airways has revealed plans to run 29 flights tomorrow, with 15 leaving Doha and 14 arriving. Even though Qatar's airspace is still closed, the airline…
Travel Public urged to reduce non-essential travel and conserve fuel amid global energy crisis
D.J. Rajakaruna, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), has asked people in Sri Lanka to cut back on unnecessary travel and save fuel due to…
Travel SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai
SriLankan Airlines has announced the return of its daily flights to Riyadh and Dubai after previously halting them due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle…
Travel Coast Guard personnel clean up oil spillage in seas off Hikkaduwa
Sri Lanka's Coast Guard has quickly taken action to clean up oil spills along the beaches of Hikkaduwa . They are working alongside the Sri Lanka Navy, the…
Travel Iran-Israel war- Explosion heard over Dubai airport
An explosion was reported over Dubai airport on Saturday, with a witness telling AFP they saw smoke in the sky as Iran continued its assaults across the Gulf.…
Travel Massive blasts near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, after Israeli airstrikes
Large explosions occurred near Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, tonight following new Israeli airstrikes. Dramatic videos on social media show significant…
Travel Israel s main airport reopens
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has reopened following a five-day closure that began with joint military strikes by Israel and the US against Iran. This morning,…
Travel Qatar Airways to operate relief flights to European cities
Qatar Airways has announced that it will run relief flights from the Middle East to various European cities on Thursday. Flights will take off from Muscat,…
Travel Group of 200 Indian tourists home-bound after evacuating UAE
A group of 200 Indian tourists has successfully returned home after being evacuated from the United Arab Emirates. They had traveled to the UAE to see Hindu…
Travel SriLankan Airlines announces resumption of limited Middle East operations
SriLankan Airlines has announced that it will start limited flights to the Middle East again. Today, flights UL231 from Colombo to Dubai and UL232 from Dubai…
Travel Sri Lanka records highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in February
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that in February 2026, Sri Lanka welcomed 279,328 tourists. This is the largest number of…
Travel First flight to Dubai departs from BIA after Middle East airspace reopens
A flight to Dubai has taken off from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, marking the first departure since the Middle East airspace reopened. The…
Travel Israel s Ben Gurion airport to gradually resume flights
Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's primary international airport located close to Tel Aviv, announced that it will slowly start to reopen its airspace from Wednesday…
Travel Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
Flight prices between Asia and Europe have jumped sharply after key airports in the Middle East closed due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Many…
Travel SLTDA announces safety framework for international tourists amid Middle East tensions
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has confirmed its dedication to the safety and well-being of all international visitors to the island. In…
Travel Immigration Dept. issues notice on visa extension for stranded foreign nationals
The Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka has announced that foreign nationals unable to leave the country because of the ongoing conflict in…