“The revised alert, which reflects improved security and health situations, is expected to attract more Korean visitors to Sri Lanka,” said the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka.

In response, Andrews Travels, a leader in the Korean tourism market said it is delighted to hear that the Korean Government has relaxed the travel restrictions on Sri Lanka.

“This will be an encouragement to the tourism industry as Sri Lankan airlines too are planning to introduce a third frequency to Seoul in the winter season. We are also hosting a familiarisation trip this week for leading tour operators in Korea,” Andrew Travels Chairman and Managing Director Mahen Kariyawasan said.