26. February 2010


 

Sri Lanka Travel Advisory lifted by the Saudi Arabia

 

Saudi Arabia has lifted its travel ban on citizens visiting Sri Lanka after the country managed to resolve over 30 years of conflict. The Kingdom issued the ban in February 2008 after fighting between government forces and insurgents escalated in Sri Lanka, particularly in the north and east of the country. The Saudi Government withdrew the travel advisory as the security situation in Sri Lanka has improved a great deal, according to the Saudi Embassy in Colombo. It has added that peace prevails in all parts of the island and people as well as tourists could travel without any fear due to the successful campaign against terror by the Government of Sri Lanka.

 

In line with this development, the Tourism Development Authority in Colombo plans to launch a campaign to promote Sri Lanka as a tourist destination among residents in Saudi Arabia. The Cultural attractions, entertainment, shopping, and dining are some of the attractions that draw Arab travelers to Sri Lanka, which is less than four hours flying time away from the Gulf.

 

Source: http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article22122.ece