CSC’s ‘MV Ceylon Breeze’ nearing completion

?Ceylon Shipping Corporation (CSC) said work related to its new break bulk vessel, under construction in a Chinese shipyard is nearing completion. 

KrisFlyer members can now earn miles on Scoot and Tigerair

?Members of the KrisFlyer frequent flyer programme can now earn miles when flying on Scoot and Tigerair, in the latest enhancement to the programme.

Etihad Airways named Best Airline – Business Class

?Etihad Airways has been named Best Airline – Business Class at the 26th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2015. 

Neil Marine reinforces biz ties with Netherlands’ Vetus B.V.

Neil Marine of Neil Fernando and Company Pvt. Limited, one of the foremost customized boat building manufacturers in the island officially announced ...

Change breathes new life into Alitalia - Etihad President

Etihad Airways, a key investor in Alitalia, believes taly’s national airline has “fantastic potential to grow” – but only if it embraces change.

Emirates excels at APEX Passenger Choice Awards

Emirates emerged as the biggest winner at the 2015 APEX Passenger Choice Awards held at the Oregon Convention Center Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, USA recently. 

SriLankan surpasses benchmark in punctuality

SriLankan Airlines (www.srilankan.com) achieved the airline industry benchmark of on-time performance on 85.26 percent of its flights in August 2015, the result of a sustained effort throughout 2015 to improve punctuality.

Cinnamon Air launches seasonal daily scheduled flights between Colombo and Southern Coast

Cinnamon Air (www.cinnamonair.com) announced the launch of seasonal daily scheduled flights between Colombo, Castlereagh Reservoir and the Southern Coastal city of Koggala from 15th December 2015 until the 31st of March 2016.

Hydromec delivers Hyster 2 Ston diesel truck to scan

Hydromec International (Pvt) Ltd delivered a Hyster 2 Ston Diesel Truck to Scan Distribution Centre recently. Scanwell Logistics possesses a rich history in the international air freight arena dating back to our inception in 1981. 

SriLankan Airlines part of ATW Cecil Honor Roll

SriLankan Airlines has been listed in “Cecil Honor Roll” by world’s leading aviation magazine, Air Transport World (ATW) for banning carriage of wild game/hunter trophies on-board its flights from August 18, 2015 onwards.

Thoroughfair Travels moves to new premises in Ja-Ela

The picture shows Thoroughfair Travels Agencies Managing Director Suresh Nishantha and other guests lighting the traditional oil lamp auspiciously when the Thoroughfair Travels new premises were opened at Reality Plaza Building Ja-Ela recently. 

Hotel, Hospitality & Food Asia 2015 focuses on regional hospitality industry

The third edition of Hotel, Hospitality & Food (HHF) Asia, South Asia’s international food, hotel supplies and services exhibition, will take place from October 16 to 18, 2015 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre in Colombo. 

Sri Lanka presents formal bid to hold SNAV Congress 2016

Backed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris,....

Best Western Elyon Colombo celebrates first year of operations

The Best Western Elyon Colombo, the Sri Lankan installation of the worlds largest hotel chain Best Western International recently celebrated the successful completion of a year of operations. 

Renuka City Hotel undergoes Rs.300mn refurbishment

Renuka City Hotel Colombo opened its doors to the guests after a complete refurbishment recently.

Cinnamon’s city hotels go all out to tap Chinese inbound tourist traffic

The Chinese outbound market has seen an expansive growth in the recent past; and nations from around the world have been aggressively contending to enjoy a large share of this promising market.

Sri Lanka welcomes largest container vessel to Colombo Port

Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga emphasised that the government would develop the ports in the island to fame Sri Lanka as one of the top container hubs in Asia. 

Emirates’ Boeing 777 fleet tops 859,000 flights

Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the U.S.-built Boeing 777, celebrated the fleet completing over 859,000 flights while logging over 4,720,000 flight hours...

SriLankan Caterings’ chefs top medals list at Culinary Expo 2015

The culinary artists of SriLankan Catering showcased their creative prowess by claiming the highest number of medals at the recently held Culinary Expo 2015 exhibition. 

dnata expands footprint in Italy with strategic investment in Milan’s Airport Handling SPA

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement to acquire a 30 percent share in Milan-based ground handler, Airport Handling SPA. 

Etihad showcases its innovation in Europe with mobile product exhibition

Etihad Airways has launched a unique new mobile exhibition, which will visit its key European markets to give commercial partners and consumers first-hand experience of the airline’s revolutionary new cabin products and inflight service elements.

Govt. calls for stakeholder advice to form national maritime policy

?The government called international and local stakeholders to advice on the formation of a national maritime policy to make Sri Lanka a maritime hub.

SLCB seeks professionals’ assistance to boost MICE tourism

At the inauguration of Organization of Professional Association (OPA) conference under the theme ‘ Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development’ ...

Laugfs’ second Anantaya resort nearing completion

As it celebrates 20 years in business, Laugfs continues to strengthen its position in the leisure sector with its second luxury beach resort, Anantaya Passekudah, soon to be launched along the beautiful east coast of Sri Lanka. 

Ten local and int’l experts at Cinnamon Future of Tourism Summit

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts will mark the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day 2015’ with the first-ever ‘Future of Tourism & Responsible Travel for Driving Revenue’ Summit. 

Sri Lanka showcases fish, Ceylon tea and tourism in Russian market

Under the able guidance of newly appointed Ambassador Dr. Saman Weerasinghe, The embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation organised these three major state sector participations at two important exhibitions recently.  

Sri Lanka tilts back from China

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s failed bid to return to power as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister is seen by many as a major blow for Beijing’s growing influence in the country and the region. 

A rond-point for vessels plying the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka in Arab cartographic tradition

Preserving Sri Lanka’s interests and ensuring her prosperity in a global trading network has demanded a cautious and balanced foreign policy through time.  As a maritime hub or rond-point in the Indian Ocean, the island of Sri Lanka historically stands at a midpoint from a nautical perspective.

findmyfare.com’s visa destination of the month – Australia

?Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently unveiled yet another revolutionary offer, the ‘Visa Travel Promo’. 

SriLankan vying for top titles at APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2015

National Carrier, SriLankan Airlines has been shortlisted for four categories at APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2015, established by the Airline Passenger Experience Association, to be held at the APEX EXPO in Portland, Oregon USA on September 28, 2015.