Sri Lanka at IBTM after 10 years

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) together with 8 industry DMCs are currently taking part at the IBTM MICE ( Meetings Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions)  fair in Barcelona.  

Hemas and Minor Hotel Group introduces luxury brand “Anantara” to Sri Lanka

Hemas Holdings in partnership with Minor Hotel Group will be introducing the leading hospitality brand “Anantara” to Sri Lanka with a soft opening of its first luxury property, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in December 2015 with the official launch in early 2016.

Etihad increases commitment to Morocco with new Rabat service

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is increasing its presence in Morocco with the launch of a new twice-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Rabat to create a direct link between the two capitals.

Turkish Airlines records over US $ 8bn sales revenue in 2015 first nine months

Turkish Airlines nine months 2015 consolidated financial statements were reported to Borsa Istanbul. According to the audited IFRS USD financial statements, compared to the same period of 2014, Turkish Airlines sales revenue decreased by 6 percent and stood at US $ 8 billion 54 million. 

Travel Outlook shows remarkable performance: Managing Director

Travel Outlook, a destination management company (DMC), started its operations in March 2015 with a mission to provide a convenient, one-stop shop offering comprehensive travel solutions. 

Emirates SkyCargo’s new freighter terminal officially inaugurated

Emirates SkyCargo’s state-of-the-art cargo terminal at the Logistics District in Dubai South was officially inaugurated by Emirates Airline and Group Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, further establishing Dubai as a leading global air cargo and logistics hub. 

Kuwait Airways introduces new First Class experience

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, introduces the new generation aircraft Airbus A330 for its operation. 

Qatar Airways wraps up successful week at Dubai Airshow 2015

Qatar Airways concluded a successful week at the Dubai Airshow, showcasing three of its latest-generation aircraft, the Airbus A350, A380 and the airline’s 25th Boeing Dreamliner, the B787.

Waters Edge transforms into a Winter Wonderland this Christmas

Everything about Christmas is nostalgic. And nothing brings back the fond memories of the season like the first tunes of a familiar Christmas carol that have just begun to be played on the radio.

Der Touristik hotel partners attend summer 2016 brochure launch in Hamburg

The hotel partners of the Der Touristik group Germany representing Jahn Reisen, Meiers Weltreisen ITS Reisen, ADAC Reisen and Dertour brands attended the summer 2016 brochure launch held in Hamburg recently.

Citrus Leisure posts steady performance for 1H 2015/16

The Citrus Leisure group announced a revenue of Rs.392 million for the six months ended September 2015, a 133 percent growth compared to the corresponding period last year.

findmyfare-retailgenius e-cash back promotion a success

findmyfare.com, Sri Lanka’s largest online travel agency, recently joined hands with retailgenius.com to launch the ‘findmyfare.com Shopping Festival’.

Qatar Airways takes delivery of 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Just days before the 14th Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliners from the Boeing facility in Everett, Washington, USA.

Sri Lanka Tourism showcases at WTM London

World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event of travel and tourism trade, was held recently at the Excel Exhibition Hall, London, UK.

Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow holds tourism promotional seminars

The Sri Lankan Embassy in the Russian Federation launched a series of tourism promotional seminars after the assumption of duties by the newly appointed Ambassador Dr. Saman Weerasinghe, under his guidance. 

TravelBridge appointed as Tboholidays GSA

TravelBridge, a subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings, was appointed as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Tboholidays in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. 

Mihin Lanka recommences flights to Malé

Mihin Lanka recommenced flight operations to Malé in the Maldives from yesterday. Mihin Lanka has added Malé to its route network,....

Sri Lanka Tourism targets travel journalists to reassure safety of Ayurveda treatment

 A German media group specialized in the field of  Ayurveda  arrived in Sri Lankan recently on a four-day familiarization tour of Sri Lanka to experience and explore Sri Lanka’s  own indigenous scheme of Ayurveda, which has been practiced for generations.    

Emirates signs US $ 16bn engine services deal with GE Aviation

Emirates has signed a US $ 16 billion OnPoint solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GE9X engines that will power the airline’s fleet of 150 Boeing 777X aircraft over a period of 12 years. This is Emirates’ largest engine MRO contract to date. 

Qatar Airways announces amazing fares to over 150 destinations

?Qatar Airways has launched its latest global promotion, ‘Don’t just dream it, Plan it’ offering travellers exceptional savings on early bookings. 

Earn FlySmiLes miles on SriLankan Holidays

?SriLankan Airlines’ FlySmiLes frequent flyer members can now earn and redeem miles on SriLankan Holiday packages in and out of Sri Lanka. 

September traffic demand strong: IATA

?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and international traffic. 

Qatar Airways takes delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners

?Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliners recently, in a ceremony at Boeing’s production facility in Everett, United States.

Emirates Group shows strong half-year business growth

?The Emirates Group has announced its half-year results for 2015-16, showing continued business growth and a strong performance.

Turkish Airlines inaugurates Durban flights

?Already having the world’s 4th largest flight network and flying to 279 destinations in 110 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to grow by adding a new flight destination. With  Durban  (South Africa) flights, its destinations in Africa have been increased to 46.

Mihin Lanka makes inaugural flight to Muscat

?Mihin Lanka recently celebrated its inaugural flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Muscat, Oman. The new route will support the airline’s efforts to provide greater connectivity throughout the region.

SLCB and SriLankan host Chinese travel agents

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau together with SriLankan Airlines hosted a group of 15 travel agents recently and were shown many locations and attractions in Sri Lanka including MICE facilities in the country.

Forest Rock Garden Resort wins Quality award

The Forest Rock Garden Resort in Anuradhpura has been appreciated for its commitment to excellence presenting it with Gold Award for “International Star for Leadership in Quality (ISLQ) by the Spanish based Business Initiative Directions (B.I.D).  

Emirates partners with Oxford University to launch data science lab

?Emirates has launched a data science lab in a five-year partnership with Oxford University.

EAP Leisure upgrades banquet halls and service of Hotel Sapphire, Concord Grand Hotel

EAP Leisure’s Hotel Sapphire and Concord Grand Hotel recently refurbished their banquet halls and are now offering guests an enhanced banquet service for corporate gatherings and events.