Renewal of SLTDA License for 2023 & Liquor License
Attention to all registered tourism establishments,
We greatly appreciate your cooperation in revitalizing the tourism industry. Let's collaborate for a prosperous future.
Best regards,
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
Make Extra Money by Registering Your Home for Cricket Fans
The Asia Cup Cricket matches are coming to Kandy district soon, and there is a high demand for accommodation. If you have an extra room in your home, apartment, or other type of accommodation, you can make extra money by registering it with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
The SLTDA is offering a temporary registration scheme for homeowners who want to rent out their extra rooms to cricket fans. The registration process is simple and quick, and you can start earning money right away.
To register your home, you will need to provide the following information to the SLTDA:
Once your registration is approved, you will be able to start listing your accommodation on the SLTDA's website. Cricket fans will be able to search for your listing and book your room directly.
This is a great opportunity to make extra money. So, if you have an extra room, register it with the SLTDA today!
Click here to register your Home/ Accommodation
රජගල පුරාවිද්යා පරිශ්රය සදහා නව සංචාරක ප්රවේශ පත්රය නිකුත් කිරීම.
උක්ත කාරණය සම්බන්ධයෙන් මධ්යම සංස්කෘතික අරමුදලේ අධ්යක්ෂ ජනරාල්ගේ අංක CCF/DG/Gen/2023 දරණ 2023 පෙබරවාරි මස 28 දිනැති ලිපිය ඔබගේ දැනගැනීම සදහා මේ සමග යොමු කරමි.
ස්තුතියි.
ශ්රී ලංකා සංචාරක සංවර්ධන අධිකාරිය
Advice for visiting Piduruthalagala
Please fill the form in the following link and send to the relevant authorities by email to get the approval.
https://www.defence.lk/Applications/
Emails to send a Form: modclearance@yahoo.com/ modmlobranch@gmail.com
For further information, please contact 011-2430860 up to 69. Ext:10560.
Renewal of Excise License issued to SLTDA approved Establishments for the year 2023
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is always take steps to extend its help to the registered tourism service providers. Confirming the facts, we are happy to inform you that the Excise Department will renew your liquor license for three months starting from 01st January 2023 as an incentive to continue your tourism business on our request.
The request sent to the Department of Excise is attached herewith for your information.
This facility will offer to the establishments registered and/or renewed with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in the years 2021, and 2022, subject to the rules and regulations of the Excise Department.
If you are awaiting to renew your liquor license from the Department of Excise for the above period, you are kindly advised to send your request to the Excise Department and pay the respective fees, including stamp duties, for each extension as per rules and regulations of the Excise Department.
We wish you success in your tourism business!
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority team...
Preventive measures for persons arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID-l9
Renewal For 2023- Now Open
We are happy to inform you that our online system now opens for renewal (2023) of Licenses registered with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Hope you would take this message as an opportunity to renew your Tourism Business License for 2023 and continue the benefits enjoy at present.
First, please upload Financial Information to the TDL Section and upload the Renewal Document to the online system to renew your License for the year 2023.
Your single effort will contribute to uplift the National Economy. Thus, we wish all the success in your business endeavours.
We are at your service.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Notice for Tourist Drivers
THE SOFT LIQUOR PERMISSION FOR SLTDA REGISTERED TOURIST ESTABLISHMENTS
The government notification issued on 28th July 2022 on excise notification 05/2022 issued by the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, has granted the approval to issue the soft liquor licenses to all the Tourist accommodation & service providers registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
Accordingly, SLTDA facilitates you by granting the recommendation letters to the Department of Excise for those who have formally or provisionally registered with SLTDA and have not obtained any liquor license yet from the Excise Department of Sri Lanka. As a relief measure, SLTDA decided to issue soft liquor recommendation letters to all registered establishments upon receipt of your justifiable request to the following relevant subject officer as per the attached format by email
Category | Subject Officer |
Guest House | nalinh@srilanka.travel |
Hostel | jeyakrishnanm@srilanka.travel |
Camping Site | anupa@srilanka.travel |
Bungalow/Heritage Home/Heritage Bungalow | varnan@srilanka.travel |
Restaurant | nethmis@srilanka.travel |
Tourist Friendly Eating Place | anupa@srilanka.travel |
Food Court | nethmis@srilanka.travel |
Heritage Hotel | asujeewa@srilanka.travel |
Themed Accommodation | priyangak@srilanka.travel |
Home Stay | jeyakrishnanm@srilanka.travel |
Tourist Apartment Hotel | anupa@srilanka.travel |
Notice to the Tourism Industry
Golden Paradise Visa
Reply to the Business Times Article
Leasing of UCHCHAMUNAI Island in Kalpitiya
Clarification on Mandatory Covid 19 Insurance for Tourists
Official Announcement
කෝවිඩ් වසංගත තත්වය හමුවේ විදේශ සංචාරකයන්ට අනිවාර්ය කොට ඇති රක්ෂණ ක්රමය පිළිබඳ පැහැදිළි කිරීම
Notice to the Tourists who wish to use Trains (Trains will not be available on 06.05.2022)
Sri Lanka Tourism Global Communication (GCC)
Tourist Arrivals in 2022 (April 01 to April 30)
Top 20 Markets In 1st January to 30th April 2022
One-off Payment Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Registered Tourist Guides
Tourism Travel App
Global Recognitions 2020 - 2022
Increased Tourism Registrations
Interview with Tourists about Sri Lanka
Fuel Priority Pass
Message for Tour Operator Partners
Announcement to international Tourist - Sri Lanka Remains Safe and Open for International Tourists
Granting a new moratorium of 2 years to pay the arrears of TDL
The Cabinet of Ministers granted their approval to implement the attached recommendations for Tourism Development Levy (TDL) payments.
Tourist Arrivals in 2022 (Mar 01 to Mar 29)
Tourist Arrivals in 2022 (Mar 01 to Mar 27)
Tourist Arrivals in 2022 (Jan 01 to Mar 20)
Sri Lanka Tourism has requested from the relevant ministries to grant priority on facilitating with essential fuel and the gas supply to the Tourism establishments, services, individuals & associations who are registered with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Top 20 Markets In 1st January to 15th March 2022
On 10th march 2022, after 54 years Ratmalana International Airport resumed its operations.
Rules issued under the provisions of the Monetary Law Act, No.58 of 1949 (MLA), mandating Accommodation categories & all the Tourism Service Providers to accept payments from Non-Residents in Foreign Exchange
We would like to draw your kind attention to the Rules issued under Section 10 (c) read with Section 69 of the MLA (the rules) by the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka as published in the Gazette (Extraordinary) Notification No. 2263/41 dated 21.01.2022 (Attached annex 01).
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SLCB MICE Promotion Program
National Tourist Guides Licencing Training Programme
The Ella Odyssey - Get Onboard from kandy to witness a magical train ride to Ella.!
Acceptance foreign exchange within Sri Lanka by Hotel Service Providers rule No 01 of 2022
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SLCB MICE Tourism Activities Comparison 2018 & 2019 with 2020 & 2021
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Short Term Training Programs
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National Holiday Resort Improvements and Upgrades
Top 20 Market January 2022
Tourist Arrivals in 2022
Extension of validity period of Tourist Guide Licenses
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is now in the process to introducing the new tourist guide identity card system for all categories of SLTDA registered Tourist Guides from this year (2022). we anticipate finalizing the issuance of ID cards for all qualified tour guides over the next two months, respecting of the Health Regulations.
Therefore SLTDA decided to extend the validity period of the all type of Tourist Guide Licenses up to 31st of May 2022, those who obtained the last renewal/registration for the years 2019, 2020, or 2021.
Assurance of Staff Booster Vaccine
Tourist Arrivals in 2022
Discrimination Against Locals
Tourist Arrivals in 2022
Kalpitiya Island Resort
Tourist Arrivals from 2019 to 2021
Tourist Arrivals in 2022
Safe and Secure Certificate Extension
Sri Lanka's Successful Vaccination Drive
90 Million Global Reach for Sri Lanka Tourism in 2021
Tourist Arrivals in 2021
Sri Lanka's Successful Vaccination Drive
MEDIA STATEMENT - COVID-19 INSURANCE
Liquor License Renewal Fees Amendments for the Year 2022
Extension for the Financial Reliefs for Tourism Sector Service Providers
Renewal of Excise License issued to SLTDA approved Establishments
We are happy to inform you that Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has decided to recommend, to continue with the liquor license for 2022 to all tourist establishments those who registered and renewed with SLTDA for the year 2019, 2020 & 2021. This initiative is to encourage your effort of serving tourists and grant relief to continue with your business during difficult times due to the prolonged pandemic. We trust you would continue with valued tourist service/s maintaining required quality standards.
However, the SLTDA has decided to revoke the recommendation of liquor license holders who do not take any action to renew their SLTDA license on or before May 31, 2022. Thus, please take necessary steps to renew your SLTDA license before 31 May, if it is pending.
EXPO DUBAI 2020-The World 's Greatest Show
Sri Lanka Tourism Travel & Tourism Industry Circular for Expo Participation
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program - 11/08/2021
With the collaboration of the SLTDA and SLITHM, introducing the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program to enhance the knowledge of the SLTDA Registered Tourist Guides on global and Sri Lankan demanding trends.
Accordingly, first program will be held on 2021/08/16 and it will be on “Beyond Tour Guiding - Sustainable Tourism & Interpretation” by Mr. Rahala Perera (Director - Planning & Development - Arunya Vacations (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka Certified EcoGuide - Ecotourism Australia, Certified Savannah Guide - Savannah Guides Limited of Australia).
Therefore, this is the open invitation for SLTDA Registered Tourist Guides and please join with us through the SLTDA E-Learning Platform using below web link.
Link-www.sltda.gov.lk/e-learning/login
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Sri Lanka Tourism Building a Strategic Blueprint
Facilitation of Sale of Liquor at Safe & Secure Level 01 Hotels during the Period of Restrictions
Implementation of the Recommendations of the Cabinet Sub Committee on commission on Easter Sunday Attack and Sectorial Oversight Sub Committee on National Security
Government's Vaccination Progress - 31/07/2021
Government's Vaccination Progress - 18/07/2021
OPERATION OF EXCISE LICENSES ISSUED TO SLTDA APPROVED PREMISES - 04/07/2021
This is with reference to the health guidelines issued by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) on 04th July 2021 that would be effective from 05th July 2021 to 19th July 2021.
Extend the validity period of all Tourist establishments/services
licenses
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has decided to further extend the validity period of all Tourist establishments/services licenses up to 31st December 2021 as a relief measure.
Accordingly, the following will be eligible for the extension of the Licenses.
We wish you a safe and secure business environment!
Media Notice Immigration Department - 08/07/2021
Concessions for COVID-19 Affected Businesses and Individuals - 25/05/2021
Championing National Policy Priorities - 25/05/2021
Directions No. 05 of 2021 Under Foreign Exchange Act - 18/03/2021
Notice To all Liquor Licenses Holders - 18/03/2021
Press Statement Regarding Lanka Realty Leisure Pvt Ltd - 19/02/2021
SLTDA Official Notice - 17/02/2021
Driver Safe & Secure Awareness Program
WAIVE-OFF THE ANNUAL LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL FEES
Considering the adverse impact to the Tourism industry due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we wish to inform you that on the recommendation of Sri Lanka Tourism the Cabinet of Ministers has approved to waive-off the annual Liquor License renewal fees of SLTDA registered Tourist Establishments for one year, or for the year of 2021 if you have not been able to renew your Liquor license yet.
We wish you a safe & secure business environment.
Loan Facility Extension
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and considering the difficulties many businesses are facing currently, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to extend the grace period for loans registered under the Saubagya COVID-19 Renaissance Facility by 03 months.
Furthermore, beneficiaries who wish to receive a grace period of 09 months are required to send a request letter to their respective bank and sub-borrowers who obtained capital loans after the 30th June 2020 could pay their first installment after the 31st of March 2021.
We wish you a safe & secure business environment.
Financial reliefs for public and private sector employees for the festive season