Plan around Sri Lanka’s cultural calendar and keep up with verified travel developments that can shape how, when and where you experience the island.
A curated selection of recent developments that affect access, stays and the way visitors can experience Sri Lanka. Each story links back to a primary or official source.
Jetstar has launched a year-round direct Melbourne–Colombo service operating three times weekly, adding more than 100,000 seats each year and giving Australian travellers another straightforward way to reach Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Tourism has launched work on a new national tourism strategy and global destination campaign roadmap covering development, investment, regulation and marketing.
Accor has introduced its Pullman brand to Sri Lanka with properties in central Colombo and Bentota, expanding the island’s premium hotel offering in both city and coastal settings.
Vietnam Airlines has begun direct Ho Chi Minh City–Colombo flights three times a week, improving access between Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.
Sri Lanka Tourism reports more than 20 international travel endorsements in 2026, including recognition by Travel + Leisure among its 50 Best Places to Travel this year.
The remainder of 2026 and the full 2027 calendar, including major festivals, Poya days, pilgrimages and events that are useful to know when planning a journey.
Use the latest travel information as a starting point, then let EGH shape the route, stays and experiences around the way you want to travel.
