BMICH to host French Travel Agents Conference this month

BMICH is the venue where the French Travel Agents Conference - Les Journees des Entrepreneurs du Voyages (JEV) will hold its annual conference this year from October 31 to November 4.   It is an annual event held in a top tourism destination, and Sri Lanka has received the honour of being selected as its venue this year.  

Inquiries for investment from United States and New Zealand

Sri Lanka has received inquiries for foreign investments from both the US and New Zealand this 

September tourist arrivals up 3.6%; Indian arrivals unchanged

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka in September were up by a modest 3.6 percent to 148, 499 with the 

Heavy penalties for tax defaulters in 2017: Finance Minister

REUTERS: The Sri Lankan government plans to impose heavy penalties for tax defaulters and expand tax offices across the country as it aims to increase the tax base by bringing to heel 

BOI chief wants consistent policies to lure investments

As Sri Lanka is nowhere near to quenching its thirst for investment, the country’s apex investment promotion agency yesterday warned “dooms day” for the nation if authorities fail to establish 

Lankan banks and finance companies in debenture rush

In what appears to be an apparent race to raise the much needed capital, as many as eight issuers 

Tobacco tax raised 20% after delay in VAT hike

REUTERS: Sri Lanka has increased its tobacco tax by about 20 percent, the Finance Minister said 

Hans appointed to JKH board

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya has been appointed to the board of directors of John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) 

Etihad wins TTG Asia’s Best Business Class Award

Etihad Airways has been named ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. 

South Asia consolidates top growth spot

South Asia has defied a sluggish world economy and solidified its lead as the fastest growing region 

Kuwait Airways Colombo offers up to 50% discount with A330-200 introduction

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has introduced up to 50 percent discount 

Sri Lanka wins first award in global mobility industry

Founder of A. S. & Associates Resource also known as EVisaLaw and Sri Lanka Relocation 

Publicis Sri Lanka posts Firzan to Vietnam office

Publicis Worldwide recently announced the appointment of Firzan Mulafer as Director Client Services 

Noritake clinches treble Golds at NCE awards

Noritake Lanka Porcelain (Pvt) Limited (NLPL) continued its winning streak this year and clinched 

CIMA seminar sheds light on proposed tax revisions

 Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) organised a seminar on the recent 

Pedia Plus announces ‘Gift Galore’ consumer promo winners

Pedia Plus, the premium milk formula specially designed for kids aged 1-7 years, recently announced 

Arpico Privilege loyalty cardholders dine for less

The Arpico Privilege loyalty plan offers cardholders the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits that 

NTB relaunches Nations Kidz savings account

With a strong focus of supporting customers through their life journey, Nations Trust Bank (NTB) 

Himalaya Airlines begins Kathmandu-Colombo flights

Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture airline, announced its second destination –Colombo, 

Asian Alliance General Insurance becomes part of Fairfax group

On October 3 2016, subsequent to receiving the requisite regulatory approvals, Union Assurance 

Prima rewards top performers at ‘Premier Awards 2016’

Prima Group Sri Lanka, one of the largest conglomerates and foreign income generators in the food 

Sampath Bank receives top honours at CMO Asia Awards, Singapore

Reiterating its status of excellence across diverse capacities in the banking industry, Sampath Bank 

SriLankan to pay Rs.25bn for aircraft order cancellation

The Sri Lankan government will be paying Rs. 25 billion to the Netherlands-based world’s biggest 

Airline caterers adapt to survive with shift to buy-on-board

REUTERS: In the 1980s American Airlines calculated that it could save up to US $ 100,000 just by removing olives from its salads. Since then, the industry’s economy drive has continued apace 

SML Frontier Automotive invites Jaguar customers for ‘Open Day’

SML Frontier Automotive, the sole authorised distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) in Sri Lanka 

Oman Air to train South Asian sales teams in Colombo

Oman Air has selected Colombo as the hub for training its sales teams from the Indian subcontinent. Spread over four days, the training session will witness country managers and sales teams from the 

CTC recognized with coveted Zero Accident Award 2016

In recognition of its commitment to provide a safe working environment for employees, Ceylon 

CIC Holdings named Silver sponsor for World Export Development Forum in Colombo

CIC Holdings PLC is proud to be the Silver sponsor for the World Export Development Forum 

Explain yourself: Foundations of building global brands

For most of its 29 years, Huawei was a B-to-B company that sold network switching equipment to 

Emirates lands flagship A380 aircraft in Moscow and Guangzhou

Emirates launched two new daily A380 services on October 1 – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia.