The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) last Friday officially revived its Tourist VAT Refund Scheme (TVRS) to incentivise ...

Gem Sri Lanka 2025, organised by the Chinafort Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA) took place recently at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The event was held to announce the upcoming Gem Sri ...

Sri Lanka is a biodiversity hotspot, and you can indulge in some wildlife viewing while in Tangalle. The Udawalawe National Park is just 43 miles away from the town, and it is home to 400 resident ...

“In the last 30 years the Tourism Ministry has not done anything to support the gem and jewellery sector in Sri Lanka. Even after the country opened its borders for tourism post COVID-19 pandemic, the ...

Sri Lanka ranks No. 55 overall in the U.S. News Best Countries rankings. ... The nation has also tapped into the vast potential of its tourism industry, ... ivory and gems are also major exports.

After visiting 60 countries, I've fallen in love with Sri Lanka. The South Asian gem has great wildlife and beaches, and is less crowded than Bali.

The success of the company has also enabled it to bring in much needed foreign exchange to the Sri Lankan economy. Ministry of Gems Founder Akila Guruge (MBA, BCom (ProfAccg)) is from Sri Lanka and is ...

The second edition of Gem Sri Lanka 2025, Gem Sri Lanka, South Asia’s premier gemstone exhibition, will be held from January 8-10, ... The event is expected to provide a significant boost to Sri Lanka ...

JOHOR BARU: Sri Lanka has many tourism-related products but many Malaysians do not really aware of the attractions due to lack of promotional activities.

Our politicians just don’t care,” says a 74-year-old employee at a gem store. ... Wrapping up her ten-day visit to Sri Lanka, Swiss tourist Alexandra Von Gunten says she is keen to come back.