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Sri Lanka: The Heart of the Eastern Hemisphere Your Destination for Timeless, Sustainable Investments
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Over the past two decades, Sri Lanka has Travel + Leisure
garnered prestigious awards and accolades from
major international organizations and media Best Islands in the World: Sri Lanka has
publications. They highlight Sri Lanka’s appeal as frequently appeared in Travel + Leisure’s annual
a premier travel destination and underscore a lists of the best islands to visit.
commitment to excellence in tourism. This
consistent recognition on the global stage is a Top 10 Asian Destinations: Sri Lanka was featured
testament to the thriving tourism sector and its in various categories such as best countries,
potential for continued growth. islands, and cities in Asia.
World Travel Awards (WTA) National Geographic Traveller
Asia's Leading Destination: Sri Lanka has Best Ethical Destinations: Sri Lanka has been
consistently been nominated and won in this listed multiple times in National Geographic
category multiple times, including in 2017 and Traveller’s guide to ethical destinations,
2018. particularly for its eco-tourism initiatives and
e orts in wildlife conservation.
Asia’s Leading Adventure Tourism Destination:
Sri Lanka won this award in 2018, recognizing its Cool List: Sri Lanka was included in the "Cool List
diverse o erings for adventure travelers. 2018" for its diverse tourism experiences.
Conde Nast Traveller
Lonely Planet
Best in Travel: In 2019, Lonely Planet named Sri Readers' Choice Awards: Sri Lanka has been
Lanka the #1 Country to Visit, praising its scenic recognized as one of the top tourist destinations
beauty, cultural heritage, and the post-war in the Readers' Choice Awards, particularly in the
transformation of the country. categories of islands, cities (Colombo), and
resorts.
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