Ruwan Ranasinghe

Deputy Minister of Tourism
PhD I MBA BSC.
Member of Parliament
National Executive Member - National People's Power
Former Professor & Dean, Faculty of Managemen

[Ruwan Ranasinghe @TourismMin]

Welcomed the launch of VietJet's new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, commencing 16 August 2026. This new connection will strengthen tourism, enhance connectivity, and deepen the friendship between Sri Lanka and Viet Nam. #SriLankaTourism #VietJet

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Recognized four outstanding hotels through Sri Lanka's national hotel classification system. With 151 classified hotels and 17,800+ rooms, we're strengthening Sri Lanka's position as a quality tourism destination. #SriLankaTourism

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The press briefing at SLITHM highlighted Sri Lanka Tourism's progress in wellness, marine, cultural, MICE tourism, and professional training. With steady international arrivals, we remain committed to strengthening Sri Lanka as a leading global travel destination.
#SriLanka

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🏊🚴🏃 Proud to inaugurate the #BadullaTriathlon2026, a national endurance championship showcasing athletic excellence and the beauty of Badulla.

With a 1KM swim, 20KM cycle & 5KM run, this event strengthens sports tourism, community spirit, and local economies.

#SportsTourism

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🇱🇰🇷🇺 Strengthening Sri Lanka–Russia tourism ties at LetsTravel2026 in Moscow.

Together with Sri Lankan diplomats, I welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko to the Sri Lanka National Pavilion.

We discussed tourism cooperation and promoting travel between SL & Russia.

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Honoured to welcome India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, at Bandaranaike International Airport, alongside H.E. Santosh Jha and other dignitaries. Grateful for India’s solidarity with Sri Lanka and the commitment to continued dialogue on support and cooperation

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Scheduled on Thursday, 27th November 2025

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Wishing all Hindu devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world a joyous Deepavali that illuminates hearts with love and light. #Deepavali #SriLanka

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Had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Andrew Patrick, British High Commissioner, and Mr. Orlando Edwards of the British Council to discuss advancing 🇱🇰🇬🇧 cooperation in tourism, education, and culture. Grateful for the shared vision toward sustainable, innovative tourism.

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Honored to serve as Chief Guest at the Top50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards 2025 at Shangri-La Colombo, celebrating 50 inspiring women from over 20 countries for their leadership and impact. Grateful to Women in Management (WIM) for empowering women worldwide.

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While a crucial investment deal is debated, the opposition chooses chaos over clarity. Watch the drama unfold." - Parliamentary Highlights - 9th September 2025

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Honored to visit the newly opened Nuwa Hotel Colombo at City of Dreams, Cinnamon Life. A symbol of elegance, innovation & world-class hospitality.
Wishing the team every success as they redefine luxury in Sri Lanka. #NuwaHotel #Colombo

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Participation in the upcoming landmark event was confirmed, where for the very first time, global R&B artist Ne-Yo will perform live in Colombo. This historic concert marks an important milestone for Sri Lanka’s entertainment and tourism industry.

#NeYoInColombo #SriLankaTourism

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"අද විශේෂ දවසක්, සංචාරකයින්ගේ ඉලක්කයක් සපුරාගන්න අපිට පුළුවන් වුණා''
අපි එක්වෙලා කැපවෙලා මහන්සි වෙමු!

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In the first six months of 2025, Sri Lanka recorded a strong economic boost - remittances rose by 18% to $3.7 billion, while tourism receipts climbed 10%, reaching $1.7 billion, compared to the same period in 2024.
#VisitSriLanka #SriLanka2025

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Attended the opening ceremony of "UWU EXPO 2025," marking 20 years of excellence at Uva Wellassa University. The event brought together key provincial leaders and government officials to celebrate two decades of educational innovation and regional contribution.
#UWUEXPO2025

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මහනුවරදී මල්වතු පාර්ශවයේ මහා නායක අතිපූජ්‍ය තිබ්බටුවාවේ ශ්‍රී සිද්ධාර්ථ සුමංගල මහනාහිමියන් සහ අස්ගිරි පාර්ශවයේ මහා නායක අතිපූජ්‍ය වරකාගොඩ ශ්‍රී ධම්මරතන මහනාහිමියන් යන උභය මහා විහාරීය අතිපූජ්‍ය මහානායක මාහිමිපාණන් වහන්සේ බැහැ දැක අශීර්වාද ලබා ගතිමි.

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Sri Lanka has welcomed over 1.2 million international tourists by early July 2025. This milestone reflects our strong recovery and growing global confidence in Sri Lanka as a top travel destination. More growth ahead with upcoming campaigns and partnerships.
#SriLankaTourism

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Sri Lanka earned $169.5M from tourism in June 2025, up 12.1% YoY. H1 earnings hit $1.71B (+10%) with 1.17M arrivals (+15.6%). The govt targets $5B revenue & 3M visitors this year as the sector rebounds post-crisis. 🇱🇰 #SriLankaTourism

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From recovery to resurgence!
Sri Lanka’s weekly tourist arrivals have shown remarkable growth from 2022 to 2025 - reflecting global confidence in our destination. This steady rise highlights our commitment to tourism excellence, community resilience, and sustainable progress.