Etihad Airways announces global sale in Sri Lanka

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering travellers from Sri Lanka fantastic savings in its six-day global sale starting from January 26. From Colombo, guests travelling in Business and Economy

Emirates announces fifth daily service to Colombo

Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by introducing an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo. Effective from August 1, 2016, Emirates will operate five daily flights between

SriLankan ranked second in Asia, Asia-Pacific for lowest carbon footprint

?SriLankan Airlines gained worldwide recognition for its pioneering efforts in environmental conservation when the prestigious Business Traveller magazine ranked it second among airlines in the Asia and Asia-Pacific region for having the lowest carbon footprint. 

Emirates expands Switzerland operation; adds second daily service to Geneva

Emirates announced the expansion of its operation in Switzerland with the addition of a second daily service to Geneva effective June 1, 2016. The second daily flight will double capacity on the route and represents an overall increase of 26% for Emirates in Switzerland.

Shippers’ Academy Colombo completes five years

?The Shippers’ Academy Colombo (SAC) known as the school of business for global commerce and logistics has completed five years in operation in Sri Lanka in January 2016.

Qatar Airways hosts stars at Los Angeles launch gala

?Qatar Airways celebrated the successful launch of daily, non-stop service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) last week with a star-studded gala event at the world-famous Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. 

Emirates and Boeing launch ‘View from Above’

Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 

We haven’t really harvested and nurtured seafaring opportunities: Capt. Jayakody

?Professor (Capt.) Nalaka Jayakody continuous to urge authorities, government and the people of Sri Lanka to tap into the enormous opportunities of seafaring by investing, collaborating and promoting the profession both locally and globally. 

ULCCs boost Port of Colombo volume

Colombo International Container Terminals Ltd. (CICT) has set another milestone by closing 2015 with an impressive 1.561 million teus, with the ULCC (Ultra Large Container Carrier) and VLCC (Very large Container Carrier) ...

Aitken Spence partners SriLankan Airlines to promote Sri Lanka across India

?Aitken Spence Travels, Turyaa Kalutara and SriLankan Holidays have joined hands to launch a promotional campaign across several cities in India to attract more tourists to Sri Lanka. 

Aditya Resort marks ten years with four TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards

?Aditya, a boutique hotel renowned for its focus on the delivery of luxury and commitment to exacting quality was recently honored with 4 TripAdvisor travelers choice awards for 2015.  

Wings of Oman receives ‘Best In-flight Magazine’ award

?Wings of Oman magazine, the in-flight magazine of the Sultanate of Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, was recently awarded the ‘Best In-House Magazine – In-Flight’ at the prestigious World Marketing Congress’s Global Marketing Excellence awards in Mumbai, India.

Etihad Airways delivers another year of strong growth in 2015

?Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, delivered solid operational performance in 2015 by achieving continued growth in passenger and cargo volumes. 

British Airways to hire 2,000 pilots, cabin crew this year

?AFP - British Airways announced Friday it would recruit nearly 2,000 pilots and cabin crew in 2016, its largest ever intake in a single year.

Kuoni India brand to be abandoned

?Fairfax Financial Holdings, which owns Thomas Cook India, will discontinue the Kuoni brand name in India in the coming months.

Emirates to launch daily service to Philippines’ Cebu and Clark

?Emirates will launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines, starting March 30. Utilising a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft...

Sri Lanka Tourism begins 2016 with promo in South Korea

Together with Korean Broadcasting Systems (KBS) & Sri Lanka mission for Republic of Korea, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has taken the initiatives of promoting Destination Sri Lanka in Republic of Korea by inviting a media team of their one of the top rated travel programs called ‘Everywhere 

Litro Gas sponsors Miss Tourism Sri Lanka Int’l 2016

Litro Gas, the largest importer and market leader of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Sri Lanka, stepped up as a sponsor for the upcoming Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International, a first ever pageant contest show which will witness  20 glamorous ambassadors from many nations.

Three Asia Leisure resorts in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

Starting of the New Year for Asia Leisure is news that three of their resorts, namely Shinagawa Beach, Balapitiya; The River House, Balapitiya and Tamarind Hill, Galle have made their way into TripAdvisor Travellers’

Major win for Oman Air North India Travel Awards 2015

?Oman Air’s outstanding products and services have been acknowledged at the North India Travel Awards. At a glittering ceremony held recently at Hotel Crowne Plaza, Jaipur, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman was presented with Best International Airline Award 2015.

Emirates hosts Lankan travel agents at Dubai Rugby Sevens

?Representatives of leading travel agencies in Sri Lanka were provided an opportunity to witness first-hand the fast-paced action of the Dubai Rugby Sevens in December by Emirates, the global connector of people, places and passions and title sponsor of the tournament. 

Decline in air freight volumes bottoms out

?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK)) were down 1.2 percent in November 2015...

Kuwait Airways introduces special Business Class fares for Oasis members

?Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has introduced special Business Class fare for Oasis Club members. 

Say hello to new destinations with Emirates’ global offers

Ringing in new adventures for the new year, Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travellers to explore new destinations and revisit their favourite cities. 

Qatar Airways launches first-of-its-kind Travel Festival

?Qatar Airways has launched a first-of-its-kind Travel Festival offering travellers an exceptional choice of dream deals suited for a variety of travel needs. 

Sri Lanka: The world’s newest five-star destination

The first time I visited Sri Lanka, four years ago, I was smitten by the sensuality of this tear-shaped island of terraced tea plantations, dense jungles, empty beaches, 

Random thoughts on hospitality: The years gone by and the one ahead

It’s that time of the year when new resolutions are made. Chances are good you made some last year -- and the year before as well. But, looking back, how many of the resolutions did you actually keep?

How a 23-year-old beat United Airlines

?CNNMoney: Aktarer Zaman, now 23, didn’t back down when United Airlines (UAL) and Orbitz sued him a little over a year ago for opening a website called Skiplagged.com to help travellers find cheap plane tickets.

Fly Mihin Lanka to experience best shopping experience in Chennai

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and a cultural hub and thriving metropolitan city.

Lonely Planet’s best travel destinations for 2016

?It’s one of the most hotly anticipated travel guides of any year -- the annual survey of destinations Lonely Planet is recommending for 2016.