Awards & Recognition

Celebrating the accolades earned by Sri Lanka's tourism on the global stage.

Global Recognition

From prestigious travel fairs in Seoul and Moscow to world-renowned publications, Sri Lanka continues to shine as a premier destination for travellers and investors alike.

Seoul International Travel Fair

June 2026
Best Popular Booth Award

Awarded to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau pavilion.

Best Booth Design Award

Recognizing the creative architecture of the national pavilion.

Best Performance Award

Honoring the traditional cultural showcases staged at the fair.

Eminent Tourism Pioneer Award

Conferred individually to Deputy Minister of Tourism, Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe.

Let's Travel International Tourism Forum

Moscow - June 2026
First-Degree Laureate Award

Celebrating the country's high destination appeal.

International Publication Honors

World's Best Island Destination

Globally ranked No. 1 by the digital travel publication Big 7 Travel (2026).

Inclusion of The Pekoe Trail

Honored by TIME Magazine's World's Greatest Places (2025) for the 300-kilometer central highlands hiking trail.

Most Desirable Island in the World

Voted the top island destination by global readers at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards (2024).

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