Benelux in Sri Lanka tourism: Perspective for future-learning from past

The Benelux [Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg] has been an important region in the current tourism sector of Sri Lanka. The purpose of the study was to investigate the following questions.

Workshop for hospitality, travel industry managers

Gerard D. Muttukumaru will be leading a workshop ‘Developing a World-Class Hospitality, ...

Complete Marvel Cinematic Universe movie collection now available on board Qatar Airways

Marvel movie fans can now sit back and take their pick from the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

Help airlines do business in India: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development of a comprehensive...

Two Sri Lanka Tourism board members win Outstanding Achievement awards

In the backdrop of Sri Lanka Tourism giving leadership to the country with...

Etihad partner airlines select Starcom as new global media agency

Etihad Airways Partner (EAP) airlines Etihad Airways,...

wow.lk partners Walkers Tours to offer best online hotel deals

wow.lk, Sri Lanka’s leading online shopping website, ...

Oman Air launches Sindbad mobile app for frequent fliers

Oman Air announced the launch of its latest initiative designed to enhance...

Emirates to launch services to Mashhad

Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, ..

Ceyoka signs exclusive distributor agreement with Eurofarma Brazil

Ceyoka (Pvt.) Ltd, the nation’s leading diversified entity...

Absolute Ayurveda introduces Natural Healing Clinic

Absolute Ayurveda proudly introduced ‘Absolute Ayurveda Natural Healing...

Eleventh consecutive SKYTRAX Award for Emirates’ in-flight entertainment

?Emirates continues its record-breaking streak for its ice entertainment system which has been awarded the ‘World’s Best Airline Inflight Entertainment’ at the 2015 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards for the 11th consecutive year. 

SriLankan, airberlin and NIKI codeshare to boost tourism

?A new codeshare agreement between SriLankan Airlines, airberlin - the second largest airline in Germany - and its subsidiary NIKI was announced on July 2, 2015, paving the way for increased tourism potential between Sri Lanka, Germany and Austria. 

Sri Lanka showcased at Asia Pacific Yachting Conference

The two-day Asia Pacific Yachting Conference, which coincided with the Singapore Yacht Show,...

SIA to serve ‘Singapore Heritage Cuisine’ to celebrate SG50

Singapore Airlines will be serving ‘Singapore Heritage Cuisine’ in all cabin classes over...

MSC Cruises and Etihad enter partnership

MSC Cruises S.A., the world’s largest privatey-owned global cruise line and market leader in the Mediterranean...

Tourist arrivals to Maldives fall in April

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives for April fell by 2.9 percent year-on-year to 102,242...

Sri Lanka Tourism wins KOTFA ‘Best Tourism Publicity Award 2015’

?Sri Lanka Tourism braved the threat of MERS together with 15 tourism professionals from the private sector to attend one of the leading global travel fairs in Asia Pacific - Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) - that was staged in Seoul, South Korea. 

Oman Air scoops ‘Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ at World Airline Awards

?Oman Air has been named as the winner of the ‘Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015.  The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Paris Air Show recently

Viluxur Tourism opts for Softlogic’s luxury King Long buses

?Softlogic Automobiles (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings, sole distributor and marketer of the all-new King Long range of passenger transport vehicles, handed over two brand-new luxury vehicles to Viluxur Tourism (Pvt.) Ltd, at an event organised at The Kingsbury Hotel Colombo. 

Kuwait Airways adds 3 new destinations to network

?Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has added three new destinations to expand its network. This addition of new sectors will be enhance its network in the European region.

Tourism Promotions Bureau depoliticized: SLTPB Chair

?The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) that has been dogged with financial misappropriation to the value of Rs.750 million from the earlier regime that cut ...

MICE group gets warm welcome

?The 40 member MICE buyers and six travel writers were received with traditional warmth of Sri Lankans at the welcome dinner by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) with the participation of SriLankan Airlines.

Emirates launches wireless smartphone charging trays in Dubai First, Biz Class lounges

?Emirates customers can now stay fully charged with the launch of 30 wireless charging trays for most smartphones in its First Class and Business Class Lounges in Concourse A, B and C in Dubai.

Air Seychelles named ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline’ at World Travel Awards

?Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has been recognised with three highly-prized accolades at this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA), including the title of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline’, at a prestigious event in Seychelles.

Air India connects Colombo and Delhi with a non-stop flight

Heralding a new era in aviation and tourism between the two neighbouring countries, India’s national carrier Air India launched a direct, non-stop flight on the Colombo-Delhi-Colombo route.

Eden Resort awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence again

?The Eden Resort & Spa was recently recognized as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner.  

Qatar Airways wins ‘Airline of the Year’ honour at 2015 Skytrax Awards

?Qatar Airways has been honoured with three of the top aviation accolades at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning Airline of the Year for a third time – a major accomplishment for an airline to reach multiple times.

Commendation for UL crew on board turbulent Paris flight

?I was on the UL 564 on June 17 that flew from Paris to Colombo occupying the seat number 20C with my wife, who was seated next to me.

Honorary Consul for Spain meets Exoticca official

Honorary Consul for Spain in Sri Lanka Priya Jayawardena met Exoticca Business Development Manager Lydia Fernández at one of the leading online tour operators based in Barcelona, Spain.