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Sri Lanka: The Heart of the Eastern Hemisphere                                  Your Destination for Timeless, Sustainable Investments




        CNN Travel                                          The New York Times


        Top 20 Destinations to Visit: CNN Travel included   52 Places to Go: Sri Lanka has been featured in The
        Sri Lanka in its list of top destinations to visit in   New York Times’ “52 Places to Go” list, with Colombo
        2019, noting its diverse attractions and growing    and the Southern Coast receiving special mentions.
        popularity among travelers.



                                                            PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association)
        Forbes
                                                            Gold Awards
        Top Emerging Travel Destinations: Sri Lanka has
        been featured in Forbes as one of the top           Best Destination Campaign: Sri Lanka Tourism has
        emerging travel destinations, particularly in 2015   won the PATA Gold Award for its destination market-
        and 2018, due to its increasing popularity among    ing campaigns, particularly for promoting the country
        international tourists.                             as a diverse and multi-faceted travel destination.




        Bloomberg                                           Skyscanner


        Top Destinations to Visit: Bloomberg has            Top Rising Destinations: Sri Lanka was named one of
        highlighted Sri Lanka in its annual list of top travel   Skyscanner’s top rising destinations, particularly in the
        destinations to visit, including in 2017 and 2018.  2010s, recognizing its growing appeal to international

                                                            tourists.

        TripAdvisor

                                                            World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
        Top Emerging Destinations: Sri Lanka has
        appeared in TripAdvisor’s Travellers' Choice
        Awards as a top emerging destination, especially    Destination Stewardship Award: Sri Lanka was
        after the end of the civil conflict in 2009.         recognized for its e orts in sustainable tourism
                                                            development, particularly in preserving its natural and
                                                            cultural heritage.



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