Poging GOUD - Vrij
SL’s growing appeal as a premium travel destination
The Island
|April 18, 2025
Once considered a hidden gem in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is now stepping confidently into the spotlight as a premium travel destination. With its unique blend of heritage, biodiversity, and warm hospitality, the island nation is attracting discerning travellers from around the globe, not only for its increasingly sophisticated offerings in hospitality, dining, and entertainment.
-
From the misty hills of Ella to the turquoise waters of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka’s landscape is diverse and spectacular. But today’s traveller is seeking more than just scenery. The new generation of tourists wants immersive experiences, culinary adventures, and spaces that blend comfort with creativity. And in Colombo, one destination is capturing all of this, and more.
Enter Blue Orbit by Citrus, Sri Lanka’s first and only revolving restaurant, situated atop the iconic Colombo Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure. A marvel of engineering and hospitality, Blue Orbit is quickly becoming a bucket-list dining experience for both international visitors and domestic travellers alike.
The Rise of Experience-Led Travel in Sri Lanka
Dit verhaal komt uit de April 18, 2025-editie van The Island.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN The Island
The Island
Kadugannawa road repairs: NBRO submits report to RDA, DS
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has submitted a report with recommendations on immediate and long-term measures for the landslide affected site at Pahala Kadugannawa to the Kegalle District Secretary, Mawanella Divisional Secretary, and the Road Development Authority (RDA).
1 min
November 26, 2025
The Island
Police probe removal of name boards from archaeological sites in Batticaloa using tractors
Police in Kiran and Pattipalei say they have launched an investigation, based on complaints into the removal of five name boards erected at five archaeological sites located within Batticaloa Manmunai South and Korale Pattu — Valaichchenai Pradeshiya Sabha areas.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The Island
Sri Lankan pride, global glory: Solar Booze sweeps Service and Performance Excellence Awards
Solar Booze (Pvt) Ltd has emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s most recognized renewable energy companies in 2025, celebrating two prestigious awards on both international and national platforms.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The Island
Cabinet nod for renewed agreement with Italy on mutual recognition of driving licences
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a renewed agreement with the Italian government on the mutual recognition of driving licences, updating a pact that lapsed in 2021.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The Island
Modi hoists the flag at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked the completion of the Ayodhya Ram temple by hoisting the saffron Suryavanshi.
2 mins
November 26, 2025
The Island
Namal condemns CID for intimidaing media
SLPP National Organiser MP Namal Rajapaksa has condemned the summoning of Aruna Editor-in-Chief Mahinda Ileperuma to the CID, calling it a blatant act of media suppression and a warning to journalists across the country.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The Island
India brings four labour codes into force, promising reforms amid sharp opposition
India on 21 November 2025 implemented four consolidated labour codes that the government says will modernise decades-old workplace laws, expand social security and simplify compliance —a move welcomed by employers but denounced by trade unions and the opposition as harmful to workers’ rights.
2 mins
November 26, 2025
The Island
Lanka on UN's 2026 anti-torture mission list
Sri Lanka will be one of six countries visited by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) in 2026, as part of a renewed global push to strengthen safeguards against torture and ill-treatment.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The Island
How CSE is designed to fail retail investors
Six Charges, 700% More Expensive:
7 mins
November 26, 2025
The Island
UNP finally admits MR saved country from terrorism
Former UNP Minister Harin Piers publicly declared for the first time that Mahinda Rajapaksa led the country, ignoring all those pundit nay sayers and brought the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to a successful end.
10 mins
November 26, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size

