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15/11/2019

Sri Lanka stands out at tourism industry's biggest ever promotion event.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/11/13/finance/202704/wtm-biggest-ever-promotion-sri-lanka-tourism

According to World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC, as one of the world’s largest economic sectors, Travel & Tourism creates jobs, drives exports, and generates prosperity across the world. The sector accounted for 10.4% of global GDP and 319 million jobs, or 10% of total employment in 2018. Sri L...

13/07/2019

Session 3 - A token of appreciation was presented to our National and chauffeur guides dedicted to our Asian markets at Scope Travel.

12/07/2019

Sri Lanka regroups to rebuild tourist numbers..

http://impactpub.com.au/micebtn/85-news/btn-news/24619-sri-lanka-regroups-to-rebuild-tourist-numbers

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11/07/2019

Best time to travel to the paradise island in Asia...
Flights to Sri Lanka are about to become much cheaper!

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9477210/sri-lanka-travel-cheap-holidays-advice/

PRICES of holidays to Sri Lanka have seen a huge dip following the Easter Sunday bombings earlier this year, with some Brits saving thousands of pounds on their getaways even three months on. But i…

10/07/2019

Downgraded warnings encourage travel advisors to book Sri Lanka again.

https://skift.com/2019/07/09/travel-advisors-book-sri-lanka-again-thanks-to-downgraded-warnings/

Travel advisors are encouraged by the recent easing of travel warnings to Sri Lanka, anticipating a rebound of interest in a country that up until last Travel advisors are encouraged by the recent easing of travel warnings to Sri Lanka, anticipating a rebound of interest in a country that up until l...

10/07/2019

Airline charges to be reduced in an attempt to boost tourism...

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/jul/09/sri-lanka-government-plans-tourism-boost-with-reduced-airline-charges

With visitor numbers still down after the Easter Sunday terror attacks, Sri Lankan authorities are cutting fees paid by airlines to help tourism recovery

08/07/2019

Session 02 in special relief donation was conducted by Scope Travel together with our trusted partners.

05/07/2019

Another worthwhile project incorporated with Beyond Travels.

We at Scope travel made a special relief donation to all our affected chauffeur guides and service providers with the generous sponsorship of our trusted partner, Beyond Travels.

05/07/2019

Global wellness tourism has been valued more than USD 650 billion in 2017 and expects a growth of 6.81% during the forecast period...

https://marketresearchheadlines.com/2019/07/04/wellness-tourism-market-2019-precise-outlook-marriott-international-hilton-worldwide-accor-hotels-home-inns-group/

The Global Wellness Tourism market research report highlights the factors that influence market grow

05/07/2019

Eastern province of Sri Lanka is in the boost for tourism.

http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/07/05/features/190258/boost-tourism-east

Tourism is the most income-generating sector in Sri Lanka. Every Sri Lankan must consider it is his or her duty to make Sri Lanka attractive to tourists. After the recent Easter Sunday bomb blasts, tourist arrivals dwindled. Foreign countries gave negative signals to those who wanted to travel to Sr...

04/07/2019

Lonely Planet pronounces Sri Lanka as THE BEST COUNTRY TO VISIT 2019...


https://www.lankabusinessonline.com/lonely-planet-affirms-sri-lanka-as-the-best-country-to-visit-in-2019/

Sri Lanka business and economy news as it breaks. We pioneered Online Business Media properties in Sri lanka and proud owners of the respected brands LBR, LBO

04/07/2019

Tourist arrivals on the increase since June 2019...

https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_tourist_arrivals_starting_to_recover_in_June-3-15000.html

Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals are starting to recover from Easter Sunday attacks, a top official said, with many countries relaxing travel warnings and measures being taken to push industry.

03/07/2019

Sri Lanka is still Lonely Planet's top destination to travel for 2019.


https://economynext.com/Sri_Lanka_still_Lonely_Planet_s_top_destination_for_2019-3-14995.html

Sri Lanka is continuing to be the top destination for 2019 despite the Easter Sunday terror attacks, travel publisher Lonely Planet said.

03/07/2019

Cricketers and celebrities are in action to boost tourism in Sri Lanka.

https://economynext.com/Sachin_Tendulkar,_Bollywood_stars_to_visit_Sri_Lanka_to_boost_tourism-3-14998.html

All-time cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood stars will be promoting Sri Lanka tourism to the Indian market after the Easter Sunday terror attack, visiting the island in August to take part in a Colombo Fashion Week (CFW) festival, an official said.

03/07/2019

AITO members organize 'massive' Sri Lanka event for the trade ...

https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/aito-members-organise-massive-sri-lanka-event-for-the-trade-18529

Specialists Support Sri Lanka will take place in London on 16 July

01/07/2019

This is why you shouldn't miss visiting Sri Lanka, the paradise of Indian ocean, despite the terror attack which took place months ago..

http://www.ft.lk/travel-tourism/Why-the-Sri-Lanka-bombings-shouldn-t-put-you-off-a-visit-to-paradise/27-680832

By Sarla Fernando travel.nine.com.au: I am a New Zealand born, Sri Lankan Australian. Being Australian comes without effort or thought. When I greet a friend my first question is always: G’daymate-’owyagoin? (Usually uttered rapid-fire out of the corner of my mouth). I feel as much at home stran...

01/07/2019

Thailand extends their unwavering support for a quicker revival of tourism in Sri Lanka.

http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Thailand-reinforces-support-for-Sri-Lanka-tourism-with-key-MoU/44-681039

Thailand last week reinforced its unwavering support for Sri Lanka and a quicker revival of tourism from setbackscaused by theEaster Sunday terror attacks. The strong expression of support came from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), which signed an important memorandum of understanding (MoU)....

01/07/2019

Great news for woo-tourists!!
Government will issue free on-arrival visas to Thai travelers to Sri Lanka.

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/06/30/free-arrival-visas-woo-tourists

The government will issue free on-arrival visas to Thai travellers to Sri Lanka, shortly, in a push to woo visitors from Thailand, Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga told journalists at a media briefing in Colombo, when welcoming a Thai travel delegation to....

28/06/2019

The harvest is ready, so is our Europe team! 😎💪

28/06/2019

A major trade event is to be conducted by the AITO members in aid to recover our destination from Easter’s terrorist attacks.

https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/aito-members-organise-massive-sri-lanka-event-for-the-trade-18529

Specialists Support Sri Lanka will take place in London on 16 July

28/06/2019

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, an online platform and community to support the country’s return to normalcy following the Easter Sunday attacks...

https://www.traveldailymedia.com/sri-lanka-tourism-alliance-upbeat-about-reviving-travel/

Sri Lanka’s much-loved hoteliers, including Resplendent Ceylon, Uga Escapes and Taj Hotels have united with like-minded travel industry professionals to create the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, an online platform and community to support the country’s return to normalcy following the Easter Sunday...

27/06/2019

Tourism industry of Sri Lanka is striving to resuscitate after the terror attack.

https://www.eturbonews.com/256756/sri-lanka-tourism-trying-to-revive-industry-after-terror-setback/

The Sri Lanka Tourism organization is working to revive the industry that had a temporary setback due to the recent terror incident. This past Easter

26/06/2019

Travelling to Sri Lanka is safer than before, "Travel advisories issued after blasts to be withdrawn soon".

https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sri-lanka-safe-for-tourists-travel-advisories-issued-after-blasts-to-be-withdrawn-soon-tourism-min-119062501108_1.html

Sri Lanka Tourism Minister H Amartunga Tuesday said its government is regularly in touch with intelligence agencies to ensure that the island nation is safe, adding travel advisories issued in the wake of the recent blasts will be withdrawn

25/06/2019

Scope travel is thriving with excellent special slash packages to the support of economy of tourism industry in Sri Lanka.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/sri-lanka-introduces-new-tour-packages-to-boost-tourism/article28130409.ece

The Sri Lankan Tourism Ministry has launched five new packages for Indian tourists wishing to travel to Sri Lanka. The packages are part of the Sri Lankan government' strategy to boost the rapidly

24/06/2019

Tourism industry in Sri Lanka has begun to retaliate from the recent set back that hit the industry.

http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/06/23/business/tourism-industry-confident-bouncing-back

The tourism industry is confident that it will make a quick come back to be a vibrant sector in the economy despite the recent set back that hit the industry.

18/06/2019

http://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/business-begins-now-dfat-downgrades-travel-advice-sri-lanka/?utm_source=Adestra&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=%E2%80%9CBusiness%20begins%20now%E2%80%9D%2C%20as%20DFAT%20downgrades%20travel%20advice%20for%20Sri%20Lanka&utm_campaign=Travel%20Weekly%2017%20June%202019

DFAT has lowered its travel advice for Sri Lanka in the wake of the deadly Easter Sunday terror attacks in April.

28/05/2019

We are back on track with happy clients, thank you India!