02/06/2026
𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘀
Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone with the official welcome of its first Digital Nomad Visa holder, Ms. Darya Gordiyenko, at Bandaranaike International Airport on 26 February 2026.
The Digital Nomad Visa initiative reflects Sri Lanka’s commitment to attracting remote professionals, entrepreneurs, and global digital talent who seek a destination that combines modern connectivity, affordability, cultural richness, and an exceptional quality of life.
This achievement represents an important step in positioning Sri Lanka as a preferred destination for long-stay remote workers and digital professionals from around the world.
Work Freely. Live Fully. Discover Sri Lanka.
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20/01/2026
𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘀 🇱🇰 💻
Sri Lanka is now officially open to digital nomads from around the world.
With the implementation of the Digital Nomad Visa, remote professionals can now live and work in Sri Lanka while enjoying its natural beauty, culture, and lifestyle.
From beaches and mountains to vibrant cities and heritage sites, Sri Lanka offers the perfect balance between productivity and quality of life.
For more information:https://www.immigration.gov.lk/content/files/visa/digital_nomad/Digital%20Nomad%20Visa%20Category.pdf
Work Freely. Live Fully. Discover Sri Lanka.
30/10/2025
𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 2025 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲
Sri Lanka Tourism proudly represented the island at Luxperience 2025, one of the most prestigious luxury travel trade events in the Asia-Pacific region, held from 7th to 10th October 2025 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.
Over 1,500 successful business meetings were held with global buyers, luxury travel agents, and hoteliers, positioning Sri Lanka as a top choice for high-end travelers from Australia and beyond.
From world-class resorts to wellness retreats, wildlife, and culture, Sri Lanka continues to impress as a destination offering authentic, diverse, and luxurious experiences.
21/08/2025
𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau proudly welcomes four leading Australian influencers to our island paradise!
Sheridyn Fisher – 491K Instagram | 3.4M Facebook
Ashley Parker – 2.5M TikTok | 138K Instagram
Cerys Lily – 215K TikTok | 38.5K Instagram
Ella DelNore – 195K TikTok | 25.3K Instagram
These creators, with a combined following of over 7 million, will explore some of Sri Lanka’s most iconic destinations, including Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Galle, Lotus Tower, and Port City Colombo.
Their journey will be shared with millions worldwide through cinematic reels, vlogs, and inspiring travel content showcasing Sri Lanka’s beauty, culture, and hospitality to a global audience.
This initiative by Sri Lanka Tourism strengthens our presence in the Australian market, inspiring more travelers to choose Sri Lanka as their next dream destination.
11/06/2025
𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗧𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) proudly showcased the island's breathtaking diversity at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 held from 4 – 7 May in Dubai.
With the participation of 60 leading Sri Lankan travel and hospitality partners, the SLTPB pavilion stood out for its contemporary yet culturally-inspired design, a modern aesthetic reflecting the soul of Sri Lanka. From wildlife and wellness to scenic beauty, heritage, and adventure, every detail of the exhibition space captured the essence of our multifaceted destination.
A heartfelt thank you to all industry partners and visitors who helped make this event a resounding success.
05/05/2025
𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐎𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚, 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧
Theme: Designing Future Society for Our Lives
We are proud to announce Sri Lanka’s participation at the World Expo 2025, held in Osaka, Japan from 13 April to 13 October 2025. Showcased within the Commonwealth of Earth (CE) Pavilion under the assistance program for developing countries, Sri Lanka Tourism presents an immersive and visually captivating exhibition stall that celebrates innovation, sustainability, and cultural richness.
The design of the Sri Lanka stall draws its inspiration from the vibrant marine ecosystems surrounding our island, focusing on the theme “Sustainable Management of Marine Resources” — a powerful reflection of SDG Goal 14: Life Below Water.
Stall Highlights:
- A futuristic yet organic structure influenced by the natural curves of ocean waves
- Integrated LED visuals of Sri Lanka’s marine biodiversity and coastal beauty
- Interactive touchpoints to engage visitors with real-life marine conservation efforts
- Subtle incorporation of Sri Lankan elements – from traditional textures to tropical color palettes
This stall is more than just a space it’s a story of how design, technology, and tourism can work together to preserve what matters most, our planet. By promoting Marine Tourism through a lens of sustainability, we invite the world to explore Sri Lanka not only as a destination of beauty, but also as a leader in responsible travel and ecological awareness.
Join us in Osaka as we design the future of tourism — one wave at a time.
24/04/2025
𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐓𝐁 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥
Sri Lanka Tourism made a remarkable presence at ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4–6, with an eye-catching exhibition stall that perfectly captured the essence of our island paradise. Designed with a focus on elegance, cultural richness, and sustainability, the stall served as a vibrant gateway to Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism offerings.
The design reflected the authentic spirit of Sri Lanka from the serene beaches and lush greenery to the grandeur of heritage and the warmth of our hospitality. Natural textures, traditional motifs, and immersive visuals were creatively blended to offer an engaging atmosphere for international visitors and industry stakeholders.
This year, over 70 leading Sri Lankan travel and tour operators, hoteliers, and service providers joined hands under one roof to promote Sri Lanka as a must-visit destination. The well-structured and visually appealing stall provided ample space for B2B meetings and networking, while also showcasing our unique tourism products to the global travel trade.
05/12/2024
𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮: 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰
Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and rich heritage, is taking strategic steps to enhance its tourism presence in the Australian market. As part of an exciting new initiative by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), four prominent Australian-based influencers have arrived in Sri Lanka to explore the island’s diverse offerings and share their experiences with their extensive global audiences.
The four influencers—Luana Soares Ostling, Simran Gulati, David Yiu Wai Chin, and Dylan Mahoney—bring unique perspectives and diverse content styles to the table. Let’s all look forward to seeing Sri Lanka through the eyes of these talented influencers, and embrace the opportunities that come with this exciting new partnership in tourism promotion.