Woman Detained After Allegedly Stripping Naked on US Flight
A female passenger was taken into police custody after allegedly stripping naked and engaging in indecent behaviour aboard an American Airlines flight from…
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Sri Lanka travel and tourism news: destinations, hotels, airlines and visitor updates, plus travel stories from around the world — from Serendib News.
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US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.
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Emirates and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau build on strategic partnership to promote in-bound tourism to the Indian Ocean nation
Airline and tourism promotion body aim to continue on growth trajectory for in-bound tourism to the island, which achieved 15.1 percent growth in 2025 over the…
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Youngest Traveller to Visit All 195 Countries Praises Sri Lanka
Cameron Mofid, widely recognised as the youngest person to visit all 195 countries, has praised Sri Lanka for its lush landscapes, wildlife, affordability and…
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Sri Lanka Showcases Diverse Tourism Offerings at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Sri Lanka Tourism showcased the country’s diverse travel experiences at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai, with a national pavilion bringing together around…
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Several roads submerged as heavy rain batters Colombo
Heavy rainfall has submerged several roads across Colombo, with the Nugegoda–Nawala Road fully inundated and traffic severely disrupted. The Meteorology…
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15-Year-Old Rescued After 62 Hours Stranded in Alaska’s Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy has been rescued after surviving around 62 hours on an overturned fishing skiff in Alaska’s Bering Sea. His brother and cousin, who were also…
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Sri Lanka tourism sees decline in European visit over Middle East transit disruptions
Gulf transit disruptions slow EU arrivals, Sri Lanka eyes 3 million tourists at ATM 2026
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UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays and cancellations – travellers’ guide
UAE flights face delays and cancellations today across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Check live status for Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai before…
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Dubai visitor numbers hit highest level since February with 869,000 arrivals
Dubai tourism surges with 869,000 visitors in August 2026, highest since February, as hotel occupancy climbs and airlines rebuild global connectivity.
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Bambalapitiya Railway Station Reopens After Rs. 60 Million Upgrade
Bambalapitiya Railway Station has reopened following a Rs. 60 million, five-month renovation funded by Sri Lanka’s Dawoodi Bohra community, with upgraded…
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Vipul Misra Appointed New CEO of SriLankan Airlines
Vipul Misra has been appointed as the new CEO of SriLankan Airlines, bringing extensive aircraft engineering and aviation management experience to the role.…
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FitsAir Announces Temporary Suspension of Colombo – Dubai Services
FitsAir has temporarily suspended its Colombo–Dubai flight operations from September 6, 2026, citing the evolving global situation and its impact across the…
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UAE flights update: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai delays and cancellations; UK travel disruption
UAE flights update: Track Emirates, Etihad and flydubai delays and cancellations, plus UK travel disruption affecting passengers and airport operations.
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UK- UAE, Gulf travel: Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways updates after air traffic control outage
UAE-UK flights face delays after UK air traffic control outage; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways urge travellers to check status before heading to airports.
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Dubai International Airport Tops World Ranking for International Passenger Traffic
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been ranked the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic in September 2026, with 4.34 million…
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Sri Lanka Participates in 61st Asia-Pacific Civil Aviation Directors General Conference
Sri Lanka is participating in the 61st Asia-Pacific Civil Aviation Directors General Conference in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on emerging aviation technologies and…
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British Airways to Reconnect Sri Lanka with London After 11 Years
British Airways is set to resume flights between London Gatwick and Colombo from 23 October 2026, operating three times weekly on Boeing 777-200ER aircraft…
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Rs. 80 Billion Allocated for Sri Lanka’s Electric Railway Project
Sri Lanka has allocated Rs. 80 billion for a major electric railway project, with construction targeted to begin next year. The initiative will initially focus…
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Sri Lanka Tourism Surpasses 1.4 Million Arrivals in 2026
Sri Lanka has welcomed 1,468,980 tourists in 2026, including 125,562 arrivals during the first 18 days of August. India continues to be the island’s leading…
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Jetstar’s First Flight Lands in Colombo, Connecting Melbourne Directly to Sri Lanka
Australia’s Jetstar Airways has launched its first-ever service to Sri Lanka, with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operating the inaugural direct flight from…
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Women Appointed as Timekeepers for First Time in NTC History
The National Transport Commission has appointed 18 new timekeepers, including two women who have become the first females to hold the position in NTC history.…
