
Tourism Weakness Is More Than a Travel Problem: What It Means for Sri Lanka’s Economy
Tourism weakness is more than a travel problem, when visitor numbers slow or spending drops, the shock waves spread far beyond hotel lobbies and beach

Tourism weakness is more than a travel problem, when visitor numbers slow or spending drops, the shock waves spread far beyond hotel lobbies and beach

Sri Lanka’s Mattala Airport, once called a white elephant and a “ghost airport” because of its empty runways, is suddenly in the spotlight. On March

Why Sri Lanka becomes vulnerable during every major global crisis is rooted in its profound structural dependence on imported essentials and external revenue streams that

Last week we examined how rural tourism can deliver deeper, more inclusive economic benefits to Sri Lanka. This week, a sudden global shock demands urgent

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) enhanced cooperation in the oversight

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has issued a timely alert to potential buyers and the automotive sector, stating that vehicle prices are

In the previous article, we explored why tourism is driving real estate investment in Sri Lanka, emphasizing record visitor arrivals in 2025 and early 2026,

In an era where remote work has become a global norm, Sri Lanka has positioned itself as an attractive destination for digital nomads seeking a

As Sri Lanka steps into 2026, many potential buyers, investors, and industry observers are asking about the health of the real estate sector. After navigating

Summary: Sri Lanka’s provincial economies display notable variations in contributions to national GDP, with the Western Province dominating at 42.4% of nominal GDP in 2024,