ASMET Sri Lanka

12/05/2026

We are pleased to inform you that ASMET will be participating in the **13th Edition of Sancharaka Udawa 2026 – The Travel & Tourism Fair**.

📍 **Visit us at Booth No. 194 – Hall B**

We warmly invite all members to encourage your SME contacts and industry partners to visit the ASMET booth, connect with us, and learn more about the benefits of joining our association.

We look forward to meeting you at **Sancharaka Udawa 2026!**

30/04/2026

ASMET organized for our members

29/04/2026

ASMET proudly brings you a FREE, high-impact awareness program on the New Tax Policy for Tourism SMEs — an essential session for all tourism industry stakeholders navigating the latest tax regulations.

This exclusive program offered the chance to gain first-hand insights, practical guidance, and clarity directly from senior officials of the Inland Revenue Department.

Program Highlights:

Date: 29 April 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Venue: Inland Revenue Department Auditorium (15th Floor)

What members learned ;

Value Added Tax (VAT) updates and implications

Income Tax (IT) changes affecting tourism SMEs

Expert Speakers:

Mr. Thusitha Gamage – Senior Deputy Commissioner (VAT)

Mr. Nihal Wijewardana – Senior Deputy Commissioner (Income Tax)

Thanks

24/12/2025

Season’s Greetings to Our Valued Members

As the year comes to a close, ASMET extends its sincere appreciation to all our members for your continued trust, commitment, and contribution to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.

May this festive season bring you peace, good health, and renewed energy, and may the New Year open doors to growth, stability, and new opportunities.

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!🎄🎅❄️⛄

ASMET

10/12/2025

Is Sri Lanka safe to visit right now? The answer is a resounding YES.

✅We want to assure all travelers that Sri Lanka is currently a stable, secure, and peaceful destination. The country is completely open for business, and we are eager to show you around.

All major tourist attractions across the island—including every spot highlighted on this map—are fully operational and ready for your arrival. You can explore our ancient culture, stunning nature, and incredible wildlife worry-free.

Don’t put your adventure on hold. Sri Lanka is ready for you. ✈️🇱🇰

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Tourism season resumes in Sri Lanka as Galle Fort comes alive with visitors once again

20/11/2025

Tourism connect India & Sri Lanka!

High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Hon
Vijitha Herath joined the event 'India-Sri Lanka Tourism Connect' in Colombo, today.

Srilankan travellers were warmly welcomed to visit Incredible India Ministry of Tourism and Madhya Pradesh Tourism.

Experts from India & Srilanka discussed about branding, analytics & role of tech in shaping high value tourism experiences.

Impactful presentations by Paytm,
MakeMyTrip, IITM Pravartak, Deloitte , Antyra shaped an insightful evening of conversations.

ASMET members also participated this event .

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali 🪔 festival

15/10/2025

ASMET conducted a Taxation Workshop for the benefit of its members, with around 40 associate members participating in the event. The session emphasized the importance for industry stakeholders to understand taxation components, which play a vital role in future accounting and financial management.