Maritime Law expert to attend CMI Conference

Dr. Dan Gunasekera is expected to represent Sri Lanka in his capacity as a Member of the Comite Maritime

Qatar Airways continues to take customer experience to new heights

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker recently hosted a press conference on the first day

Emirates scores three wins at Business Traveller Middle East Awards

Emirates has once again topped the industry with its wins at the Business Traveller Awards 2016, taking

CICT represents Port of Colombo at Singapore Maritime Week

One of Sri Lanka’s largest hospitality brands, Jetwing Hotels, officially signed a cooperation agreement

Two years of Citrus magic on Waskaduwa coast

Citrus Waskaduwa celebrated its second anniversary recently, and embarked on a third year of exciting activities and promotions.

SLTDA mobile service goes online

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) re-launched its flagship Mobile Service after a long absence which delivers various SLTDA services such as hotel inspections, issuance of business licenses, tourism training etc. in Arugmbay in end of last month.SLTDA conducted the mobile service with assistance of International Finance Corporation (IFC). 

Boston’s Logan Airport marks Qatar Airways’ new route

Boston’s Logan International Airport marked Qatar Airways’ new route to Boston with an exclusive flag-raising ceremony in honour of the airline’s recently launched daily, non-stop service to the city.  The ceremony also included the playing of the Qatari national anthem and the United States’ national anthem.

Kuwait Airways offers mega discounts for passengers with new fleet

Kuwait Airways, the National Carrier of the State of Kuwait has introduced up to 45 percent discount on airfares for selected destinations for passengers travelling from Colombo to Europe, Gulf & Middle East with the introduction of the new fleet. 

Nearly 600 SriLankan Aviation College graduates enter world of aviation

Nearly 600 young men and women qualified to embark upon rewarding careers in the international air transport industry at the graduation ceremonyof the SriLankan Aviation College, one of Asia’s premier aviation academies, on  March 31st at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo.

Chartered Shipbrokers sign MoU with Indian Maritime University

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, the maritime industry’s only body dedicated to professional education, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Maritime University. The MoU was signed by The Institute’s Sean Walsh and the IMU’s Vice Chancellor K Ashok Vardhan Shetty during the Indian Maritime Summit, which was opened and attended by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

Flydubai crash investigation pointing to pilot error

REUTERS: The Flydubai Boeing 737-800 that crashed in Russia last month was flown in a contradictor

Etihad Airways awarded for ‘Best IFE/Connectivity Launch by an Airline 2016’

 Etihad Airways has been presented with the award for ‘Best IFE/Connectivity Launch by an Airline 2016’

Oman biz chamber delegates fly Mihin Lanka

Mihin Lanka recently flew a group of delegates from the Oman Chamber of Commerce from Muscat to Colombo. 

Etihad Airways records best first year performance for A380 operations

Airbus, manufacturer of the flagship A380 aircraft, has presented Etihad Airways, the national airline of the 

Emirates increases capacity to London, adds 10th daily service

Emirates has announced plans to boost capacity to London with the addition of a tenth daily flight to the British capital starting 1st October. 

Alexandre de Juniac named IATA DG/CEO  

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a decision of its Board of Governors (BoG),

Etihad renews partnership with Sydney Opera House

Etihad Airways and the Sydney Opera House announced the extension of their major partnership for a further five years.

Mihin Lanka launches daily flights to Chennai, Madurai, Muscat and Bahrain

Mihin Lanka recently launched daily flights to Chennai, Madurai, Muscat and Bahrain as a part of its ongoing 

SIA and Lufthansa group expanding codeshare operations

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Lufthansa Group are expanding their codeshare agreement to provide customers more

Qatar Airways doubles flights from New York City; brings third Airbus A350 to the United States

Qatar Airways has added a second daily, non-stop flight along its popular route between John F. Kennedy Airport 

Oman Air signs with Rezgateway for Holiday Reservation System

Oman Air, the country’s national carrier, has signed an agreement with Rezgateway for a complete holiday reservation system. 

CASA’s Young Shipping Professionals holds ‘Members Night’ 2016

The Ceylon Association of Ships’ Agents (CASA) is the industry body representing the shipping agency companies in Sri Lanka and has been the voice of the shipping industry since its inception in 1966. CASA has a total membership of 134 shipping agency companies. CASA contributes regularly towards the formulation of a national maritime policy in Sri Lanka and draws on the experience and expertise of its members who are shipping professionals

More passenger vessels call at Port of Colombo

The number of passenger vessels calling at the Port of Colombo has increased. According to the recent reports, during the month of March 2016, 11 super luxury passenger vessels have called at the passenger terminal and other terminals of the Port of Colombo. Among them were MV Cosalam Inosa, MV Costa Neoriviera, MV Island Sky, MV Rotterdam, MV Pacific Princess, MV Aida Bella Amesterdam, MV Europa – 2, MV Aurora and MV Mein Chiff.

Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council marks 50th anniversary

In order to mark the 50th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council, a tree planting ceremony was held recently at the Hambantota Port. The ceremony was held under the distinguished patronage of Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga.

President Sirisena declares open ‘Jetwing Jaffna’

Sunday, April 3 was a landmark for the historic city of Jaffna, as well as for Sri Lanka tourism. In the wake of cool breeze blowing across the nearby Jaffna lagoon, President Maithripala Sirisena declared open ‘Jetwing Jaffna’, a 55-room star-class hotel that has changed the skyline of Jaffna.

Tourism road show events promote Sri Lanka to Benelux industry stakeholders

With ever increasing tourist arrivals from The Netherlands and Belgium, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) successfully concluded two road show events in Amsterdam and Belgium to promote the island to potential tourism industry stakeholders of both regions. Sixteen industry members from Sri Lanka joined the bureau to meet and contract with potential agents and operators from both countries to meet the increasing demands of tourist arr

Amaranthé Bay Resort goes live on Google Business View with Avant Premiere

Beautifully located amidst the picturesque coastline of the east of Sri Lanka, Amaranthé Bay is a new luxurious boutique hotel with a difference. 

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to codeshare with Air China

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can now enjoy more options when travelling between Singapore and China as a result of a new codeshare agreement with Air China.

Qatar Airways surpasses one million followers on Instagram

Qatar Airways is globally recognised as being one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and now the national carrier has reinforced that reputation again in the digital sphere. Last week the Skytrax ‘World’s Best Airline’ achieved the impressive benchmark of having one million followers on Instagram, the world’s most popular photo-sharing platform. 

Nishan appointed as Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre GM

Sri Lanka is proud to have one of its own, appointed as the General Manager in one of the most recognizable hotel brands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).