Sri Lanka ranked No. 1 in the list of ‘The 15 Best Islands in the World’ by Travel + Leisure magazine
US based travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, has ranked Sri Lanka as Number 1 in its list of ‘The 15 Best Islands in the World.’
The magazine that has 4.8 million readers worldwide is considered an influential travel magazine and the list of 15 Best Islands was released on Wednesday (10).
The publication (www.travelandleisure.com) has reportedly ranked destinations and companies spanning more than 90 categories, including everything from the best city in the world to best domestic airline to best regional resort hotels.
Sri Lanka has received the highest score of 92.12 out of 100, with Palawan in the Philippines and Bali in Indonesia being ranked 2nd and 3rd in the list respectively.
Travel + Leisure magazine has stated that Sri Lanka is recovering from the impact of the Easter Sunday attacks and that the island had not lost any of its beauty.
“After the terrorist attacks in April, Sri Lanka’s booming tourism industry has taken a hit, but the island country is on the mend — and as glorious as ever to visit. It’s worth clearing your calendar to spend as much time as possible on this 25,000-square-mile jewel, located off the coast of India.”
The magazine has reportedly made special note of the wildlife attractions of Sri Lanka.
“Animal enthusiasts can explore its national parks and spot wildlife including leopards, elephants, and peacocks, while its sprawling tea plantations offer views out over the island’s lush, green hills. You could happily spend weeks on these inland adventures, but you won’t want to miss the coast, where divers, snorkelers, and waders alike revel in the cerulean waters that whales, dolphins, and sea turtles are lucky enough to call home.”
“Brands and properties from all over the world — from Peru to Japan, India to Italy, and right here at home in the United States — are recognized by our audience because they deliver exceptional experiences, rooted in a sense of place,” Travel + Leisure’s Editor-In-Chief Jacqui Gifford has been quoted as saying in a statement.
“I congratulate all of this year’s winners, who have worked so hard to be among the world’s best.”
OSL take:
The latest ranking of Sri Lanka as No.1 among the “The 15 Best Islands in the World” by the US based Travel + Leisure magazine is yet another great accolade received by the country following the Lonely Planet ranking of Sri Lanka as the “Destinations of the Year 2019.” All these are indicative of the global recognition received by Sri Lanka as a tourist destination and the growth potential of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Despite the negative blow suffered following the Easter Sunday attacks, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is returning to normalcy with tourist arrivals to the country recording a steady growth. The relaxing of travel advisories on Sri Lanka by foreign countries as well as the resumption of flights to Colombo by several international airlines have resulted in an increase in tourist arrivals to the country. The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is continuously in development mode due to the increasing demand resulting in the creation of a host of business/investment opportunities for the discerning investor.
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