Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

Fuelling Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to achieve SDGs

Since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war in 2009, the number of tourist arrivals to the country has increased significantly, from 448,000 in 2009 to 1.8 million in 2015. By 2015, tourism had already become the third main foreign exchange earner (US $ 2.98 billion) in Sri Lanka. 

SIA and Air New Zealand to boost Singapore-Auckland services

Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand announced they will jointly launch a third daily flight between Singapore and Auckland from 28 October 2018, boosting capacity on the route by up to 40 per cent and adding more than 165,000 seats annually between the two cities. 

SriLankan excels at World Travel Awards World Ceremony

‘SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, proving its consolidated presence in the Indian Sub-Continent has been awarded the ‘World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean’ title at the World Travel Awards World Ceremony, in Phu Quoc, Vitenman. Thirteen other leading airlines were nominated for the award.

Emirates Group releases annual Environmental Report

The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, has published its seventh annual Environmental Report which outlines the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2016-2017.

USAID launches H’tota youth employment skills project office

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce, opened a regional office (YouLead) in Hambantota recently.  

Industry professionals recognised at Asia-Pacific Executives Forum 2017, AAPM certification ceremony

There were some outstanding performances this year at the Asia-Pacific Executive Forum 2017 and AAPM certification ceremony held at The Hilton Colombo recently.

Process change isn’t enough; reinforcement to achieve long-term sustainability is also needed

Any change to a process is only successful in the long run if all the stakeholders truly adopt and sustain the change. Process and technology improvements cannot be implemented without a change in the hearts, minds and behaviours of the people involved in the change. 

Laptops making comeback in urban areas: Survey

Use of laptops appears to be making a comeback, especially in the urban areas of Sri Lanka, according to data released by the Census and Statistics Department, despite the increasing popularity of mobile phones.

Singer Sri Lanka ownership change effects changes in subsidiary’s board

The change in ownership structure at Singer Sri Lanka PLC has effected a change in the director board of its subsidiary Singer Finance (Lanka) PLC.  Senior banker Aravinda Perera has been appointed the Chairman of Singer Finance PLC, the company informed the Colombo Stock Exchange last week.  A filing by the company said the appointment was effective from October 2nd, 2017.

CCEM appoints special committee to develop digital marketing campaign for tourism industry

The responsibility of coming up with a digital marketing campaign for the country’s tourism industry has been entrusted with a special committee appointed by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Management (CCEM) chaired by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Mirror 

Kuwait expects oil market to rebalance in late 2018

AFP:  Kuwaiti Oil Minister Essam al-Marzouk said yesterday the international crude market is expected to rebalance in the fourth quarter of 2018 after producers extended a deal to curb output.

Dilshan Wirasekara elected to CSE Board

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Dilshan Wirasekara as a Director of the CSE Board with effect from 21st  November 2017. 

Govt. receives first port payment from China-led company

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe receiving the US$292 million cheque as the first payment from China Merchants Port Holdings for taking over the commercial operations of the Hambantota Port this Saturday.  The entire deal, worth US$ 1.12 billion, will see the Chinese company having 70 percent of the effective shareholding of the port for 99 years.

Vasu goes to court over shipping industry monopolization

Member of Parliament Vasudeva Nanayakkara fired broadsides at the Ports and Shipping Ministry, bringing legal action against  key state officials and policy makers in the ministry for failing to prevent the monopolization of the shipping industry.

Millerholz & Spotless unveil new showroom experience

Millerholz, the leading provider of high quality durable flooring solutions and Spotless, the premier commercial and industrial

MAS Brands launches Ultimo

Leading intimate apparel producer MAS Brands introduced designer lingerie label Ultimo to its Sri Lankan clientele this month.

Exclusive Lines is first to introduce NFC ‘Tap and Go’ loyalty points to Sri Lanka

It’s as easy as tap and go for discerning shoppers indulging in the wide range of premium fragrances and beauty products at Exclusive Lines

Unilever, UNDP and UNGC Initiate Strategic PPP’s Around 2030 Agenda

Unilever Sri Lanka, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) Sri Lanka and the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Sri Lanka

IMF urges Sri Lanka to maintain tightening policy bias until inflation ebbs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Sri Lanka to maintain a tightening bias on monetary policy until clear signs emerge that inflationary pressures and credit growth are moderating.

Korea Eximbank approves US$ 14mn for garbage collection compactors to Sri Lanka

The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) has approved US$14 million for the supply of garbage collection compactors to Sri Lanka. 

UNIDO supports initiative to setup packaging testing centre in Sri Lanka

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), within the framework of the European Union (EU) – Sri Lanka Trade Related Assistance project, is supporting the creation of a packaging testing center in Sri Lanka. 

Bitcoin plunges 15% in wild trading

AFP: Bitcoin plunged as much as 15 percent to below US$ 14,500 on profit-taking yesterday, capping a roller-coaster week that saw the currency hit a series of record highs and underlining concerns about its volatility.