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19 August 2026

Sri Lanka launches tourism push to reach $4.2 billion target

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Sri Lanka launches tourism push to reach $4.2 billion target

Sri Lanka is launching a six-country tourism ‌promotion campaign to nearly double arrivals during its peak winter season and earn $4. 2 billion, an official said on Wednesday, as the island nation ...

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