AIA International Conference 2025 Sri Lanka
The Art within Architecture
9 - 11 October 2025


FAQS - hotels and TRAVEL ADVICE


Q: Where should I stay in Colombo?

A: We have three recommended hotels, including the conference venue, the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Please book using the links below to apply the promo code.

1) Cinnamon Grand Colombo, 77 Galle Rd, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 00030

Cinnamon Grand Colombo - Reservations - Room Availability

Promo code: AIACON25

2) Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, 115 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka, 00200

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo - Reservations - Room Availability

Promo code: AIACON25

3) Cinnamon Red Colombo, 59 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, 00300

Cinnamon Red Colombo - Reservations - Room Availability

Promo code: AIACON25

Q: Do I need a Visa to travel to Sri Lanka?

A: Visitors from the majority of countries will need to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) here: https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/.

Fill in your details to apply for a Tourist ETA - Individual and select M.I.C.E. Tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) as the Purpose of Visit. For your Address in Sri Lanka, please give the address of your booked hotel, or the conference venue: Cinnamon Grand Colombo, 77 Galle Rd, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 00030.

Visitors from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Ghana will need to apply for an ETA from the Head office of the Department of Immigration & Emigration, Sri Lanka, through a Sri Lankan Sponsor. Once you have registered for the conference, please contact administrativedirector@aiainternational.org for assistance with this process.

This event is organised by AIA International and we reserve the right based on reasonable assessment of the circumstances to exclude individuals who display unprofessional or disruptive behaviour. AIA International, its programmers and moderators can and will select those questions and comments they deem pertinent to the talk and program.