“ASMET, along with SLAITO and SLAPCEO, held a press conference at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to address recent developments. It was stated that most Russian charters have pulled out for the summer season, resulting in anticipated low occupancy rates for beach resorts and potential revenue loss for Sri Lanka. Furthermore, this could hinder winter operations if the MRR (Minimum Revenue Requirement) is implemented.”
ASMET is proud to announce the addition of the following companies as new members. President & Exco warmly welcome them all and look forward to driving even stronger membership in the near future. One Travels & Tours Travel Root (Pvt) Ltd. Visit 2 Lanka Luxury Holidays Asia (Pvt)Ltd. Wonder Isle Holidays (Pvt)Ltd. Ceylon Experieces (Pvt)…
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is anticipated to receive a boost from Indian pilgrims with the official launch of the Shree Ramayan Trails project. The Indo-Sri Lankan cultural project aims to draw millions of Indian and international Hindu pilgrims, travelers, and tourists to Sri Lanka by offering the pilgrimage of nine sacred sites across Sri Lanka…
ADB support sought to strengthen tourism SMEs — ASMET The Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism (ASMET) has submitted detailed proposals to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) seeking capacity-building support for tourism SMEs. “This was an important step toward helping our members grow stronger and more sustainable,” said Prebudda Jayasinghe, who was unanimously…
ASMET (Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of Sri Lanka) expresses disappointment at the timing and surprise announcement of the recent visa hike and procedure change, which caught everyone off guard on the morning of the 17th April . In response, ASMET immediately united its voice and lobbied to obtain further information from the relevant…
Sri Lankan tourism legislation is ageing and needs new regulations, and the Cabinet has approved the introduction of new tourism rules, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath. He said that the current laws are outdated and do not link all relevant stakeholders together. “We have formulated a committee comprising experts in the…
Who doesn’t love the idea of exploring new places and meeting new people? I’m sure everyone does! Your choice of destination may depend on your preferences, such as whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, or whether you’re interested in shopping or experiencing different cultures. To help you decide on your next vacation spot,…
