Go Outdoors Lanka launches motorhome experience in Sri Lanka

?Go Outdoors Lanka (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of Fairway Holdings, introduced the latest lifestyle experience to the avid Sri Lankan explorer through the launch of its motorhomes, caravans and trailers in Sri Lanka.

Cox & Kings appoints Classic Vacations as PSA in Sri Lanka

?Cox and Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 23 countries, has appointed Classic Vacations as its Preferred Sales Agent (PSA) in Sri Lanka to promote and sell outbound holidays from Sri Lanka. 

Etihad Airways appoints Business Development Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa

?Etihad Airways, the national airline for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the appointment of Bradley Edwards as its new Regional Business Development Manager for the Sub-Saharan Africa & Indian Ocean region. 

Mihin Lanka offers daily flights to Dhaka

?Mihin Lanka, in its effort to provide connectivity throughout the region, offers convenient direct flights from Colombo to Dhaka.

Emirates SkyCargo to establish second trade lane with Iran

?Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is set to increase its cargo capacity to Iran, when Emirates begins its five daily non-stop flights to Mashhad from1 September 2015.

Qatar Airways continues network expansion across Africa and Indian sub-continent

?Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth across Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with an increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Brand-new ‘K’ Line car carrier calls at H’tota Port on maiden visit

‘K’ Line-brand new car carrier MV Helios Highway with a load of vehicles from Japan made the maiden call at the Port of Hambantota recently. 

India hires turnaround expert to fix Air India

?REUTERS: India is betting on a former railway bureaucrat who styles himself as “Mr Turnaround” to fix the financial troubles of debt-burdened national carrier Air India, which last made a profit in 2007.

findmyfare.com’s Insta Booking Challenge offers big wins

Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently launched its Insta Booking Challenge which will now give you the opportunity to provide the comfort and security of a home to those in need across Sri Lanka. 

SLCB promotes Sri Lanka’s MICE prospects at IBTM China

With China becoming a prominent tourism generating market for Corporate Meetings and Incentives, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) in its efforts to promote MICE from China, made an effective presence with SriLankan

ASMET congratulates Premier

The Association of Small & Medium Enterprise in Tourism Sri Lanka (ASMET) congratulates Ranil Wickramasinghe, Leader of the United National Party on being re-elected as Prime Minister, following the victory the United National Front for Good Governance at the last General Election.

Safari International promotes Sri Lanka at Thai tourism exhibition

By Pushpakumara Jayarathna Sri Lanka was represented at the 17th International  Exhibition on Tourism held in Bangkok Thailand, by Safari International Company Limited,

Revenue and room inventory up; momentum continues for Citrus Leisure

Citrus Leisure PLC recorded a revenue increase of over 200 percent in 1Q FY2016 compared to 1Q FY2015 as Waskaduwa Beach Resort contributed Rs.100 million to the top line, accounting for 62 percent of total revenue.

Sri Lanka enters sports tourism with golf and surfing

The global sports tourism business, which is defined either people being involved, observing or participating in a particular sport for leisure,

Emirates announces service to Panama City

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced its plans to launch services to Panama City

Etihad offers pilots on secondment opportunity to fly A380, B787 as permanent crew

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is offering pilots seconded from partner airlines the opportunity to transfer to permanent contracts,...

Air freight slowdown continues

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a slowdown in growth for air cargo demand in June.

Singapore Airlines ‘Light Up The Night Carnival’ returns as two-day event

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Light Up The Night Carnival is returning as a two-day event over August 22-23, 2015, ...

Upgraded ‘Sky Blue’ program to offer more rewards for Manchester city fans

Etihad Airways, and its award winning global loyalty program Etihad Guest, have strengthened its existing partnership with Manchester City Football Club (MCFC) by offering an enhanced rewards program for fans of the Premier League club. 

Oman Air-Cargolux Cooperation adds second flight to Chennai

The partnership between Oman Air and Cargolux, launched in April 2015, introduced a second frequency to Chennai from 11th August. The addition of Chennai to the Oman Air Cargolux network is the cooperation’s latest step in expanding its air freight services from Oman to India. 

Cinnamon-Colombo Uni launch specialized Hospitality and Leisure Management degree

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts together with the John Keells Foundation announced their partnership with the Management and Finance Faculty, University of Colombo (UOC) for the successful implementation of a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)...

Caravanning: A new approach to holidaying

Camping out is one of the most exhilarating experiences in life. Moving away from home and having the freedom to live at a picturesque location of choice with nature at the door step is novel and exciting.

Sri Lanka makes inroads into Indian religious tourism market

?Sri Lanka Tourism concluded a strong public-private partnered push on religious tourism at the biggest travel and trade fair in the beautiful city of Hyderabad in India that attracted record participation.  

EAP Leisure’s Sapphire, Concord Grand hotels win 19 medals at Culinary Art Competition 2015

?EAP Leisure’s Sapphire and Concord Grand hotels recently won 19 medals at the prestigious Culinary Art Competition 2015. 

Qatar Airways hosts VIP Dinner in Multan celebrating recent Pakistan expansion

?Qatar Airways hosted a signature event at Ramada Hotel Multan to celebrate its rapid expansion in Pakistan, with new flights launched to Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad on August 2, July 16 and July 17, respectively.

Emirates’ eight daily London flights set to become all-A380

?Emirates’ eight daily flights to London will all be served by the highly popular A380s from January 1, 2016, cementing the airline’s status as the largest international A380 operator into the British capital.

Qatar Airways offers savings up to 30% on airfares to Europe, America and Africa

Qatar Airways has announced a seven-day promotional sale in Sri Lanka, reinforcing its commitment to its valued customers.

Etihad new B787-9 Dreamliner raises bar on Singapore route

Etihad Airways has set a new benchmark for luxury travel on the UAE-Singapore route with the start of daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner services this weekend.

Taj Samudra owning company narrows losses

Tal Lanka Hotels PLC (TAJ) which operates Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo remained in the red for the quarter ended June ....

Anger and disbelief from MH370 China relatives over debris

Chinese relatives of passengers aboard missing flight MH370 expressed anger and disbelief yesterday,...