The Maldives Archipelago is in crisis, this small island of a population of 500,000 inhabitants will now see its tourism industry seriously affected by the ongoing political crisis. Maldives usually welcomes about 1 million tourists yearly who come to enjoy the nice beaches and excellent climate. This archipelago located in the Indian Ocean is also one of the favorite destinations for international celebrities. The travel operators all over the world are monitoring the situation in Maldives closely.
Maldives tourism faces $100 Million loss because of political crisis and riots
The Maldives unrest is in all media worldwide, the tourism industry is greatly affected. Resorts have noted more than 500 booking cancellations because of the political instability in the country. Although the Tourism Ministry has released a statement that the political unrest in the country is now under country and the political gatherings are done only at night, this will not be enough to convince foreigners to come to the archipelago.
Tourists who had booked for Maldives hotels and are now reluctant to go the unstable country are most welcome to come to Mauritius. Mauritius is an island where there is no political instability and tourists can walk during the day as well as night without any fear. Accommodations on the island is typified by luxury beach hotels and there are even private islands. Mauritius also has a lot of great attractions and shopping malls.
Quoted from : http://www.mopays.com/maldives-political-crisis-tourism-industry-greatly-affected-as-tourists-book-for-mauritius/
Rgds
Liswith
Monday, February 20, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A380 Hits up Lanka
Unexpected turns on events brings Sri Lanka the landing of their first A380.
The unscheduled visitor was EK414/8JAN on AKL-SYD-DXB. Apparently the aircraft had to re-fuel and seems to have selected Singapore first, but then switched to Colombo.
Liswith
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Visa ETA Sri Lanka
IMPORTANT NOTICE
With effect from 1st January 2012, all Holiday or Business travelers to Sri Lanka must have Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for entering in to Sri Lanka. Please visit http://www.eta.gov.lk for more information.
The ETA system will be effective from 31st December midnight 2011
" The ETA system will be effective from 31st December midnight 2011 and all those who obtain visa thereafter will be expected to use the ETA system paying the relevant processing fee.
However ,for those who obtained visa using ETA prior to 01st January 2012 there will be no processing fee as long as they arrive within the visa validity period.
For those who arrive without obtaining visa through ETA after 31st December 2011 there will be a facility to obtain "on arrival visa" by paying the relevant ETA processing fee."
Read more :
http://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/apply.jsp?locale=en_US&app=current
Rgds
Liswith Obinamuni
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