LilyLanka Launches Sri Lanka’s First Integrated Travel Ecosystem 📈

Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath recently launched LilyLanka, a locally developed digital gateway designed to unify the tourism experience and retain foreign exchange within the national economy. • Platform Scope: The ecosystem allows travelers to independently manage itineraries, bridging the gap between global tourists and local service providers including homestays, boutique villas, and licensed guides. • Key Features: Digital Infrastructure: First local platform to integrate eSIM connectivity (via Dialog Axiata) and an SOS emergency feature. Financial Security: Aimed at reducing capital flight by minimizing reliance on international intermediaries, ensuring more revenue remains with local businesses. Industry First: Direct integration of travel insurance through a partnership with People’s Insurance, covering travelers from arrival to departure. • Economic Impact: By digitizing transport operators and small-scale providers, the platform supports the tourism sector's role as a primary source of foreign exchange and strengthens local participation in the digital economy. _Summary based on official launch data as of April 2026._