Tangerine subsidiary to launch first Colombo city hotel this year

Tangerine Hotel Group subsidiary The Nuwara Eliya Hotels Company PLC will be launching its first Colombo city hotel within the current financial year.

SLCB trains Kandy, NE hoteliers

?On the direction of Tourism Minister Navin Dissanayake, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is taking tourism and MICE tourism training to regions and the last training was conducted for Kandy and Nuwara Eliya (NE) hoteliers in Kandy in association with the Kandy Hoteliers’ Association.

Emirates introduces ‘Hold My Fare’

?Emirates, a global connector of people, places and experiences, is now making it easier for customers in select markets, including Sri Lanka, to book and lock in fares while they simultaneously plan their travel itineraries for their business trips, family holidays or weekend getaways. 

IATA pauses rollout of Cabin OK to reassess initiative

?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it was pausing the rollout of its Cabin OK initiative and beginning a comprehensive reassessment in light of concerns expressed, primarily in North America. 

Colombo Dockyard participates in Norway Norshipping 2015

?Sri Lanka’s pioneer Shipbuilding and Ship repairing facility, Colombo Dockyard PLC participated at one of the biggest International Shipping Exhibitions ‘Norshipping 2015’ recently in Oslo, Norway. 

IFC and NatGeo partner to promote geotourism in Eastern Province with EU, Norway support

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group,

Mihin Lanka launches Colombo-Kolkata inaugural flight

Mihin Lanka yesterday launched its inaugural flight from Colombo to Kolkata.

Traveller Global takes medical tourism to Maldives

The Traveller Global with the partnership of E-Channelling announced the launch of non-conventional

AirAsia offers special promotional fares from as low as Rs. 9000

?Reward yourself and loved ones with a year-end holiday at promotional fares across AirAsia’s wide network with over 100 destinations in Asia and Australia, one way all-in-fare from as low as Rs. 9000 to Kuala Lumpur...

Mihin Lanka flies Pakistan’s national cricket team to Colombo

?Mihin Lanka flew Pakistan’s national cricket team from Lahore to Colombo for the highly anticipated test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.  The national team from Pakistan will be playing three test matches in Galle and will conclude the tournament on 17 June 2015. 

Over 30,000 visit Sri Lanka Pavilion at Expo Milano

 Sri Lanka Pavillion at Expo Milano has attracted over 30,000 visitors in the first month, said Pavilion Director Dammika Jayawardena.

Colombo Dockyard lays keel of Male STO Tug

?Colombo Dockyard PLC on 9th June 2015, laid the keel to mark the commencement of construction of the 8 Ton Bollard Pull Tug Boat for the State Trading Organization of Maldives. 

Mihin Lanka relocates sales & ticketing office to new central location

?Mihin Lanka recently relocated its sales and ticketing office to a new central location in Colombo. The new office is located at Alfred Place Colombo 3, in the same premises as Mihin Lanka’s head office. 

Cantaloupe Aqua awarded 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Cantaloupe Aqua announced that it has received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. 

IATA clarifies ‘Cabin OK’ initiative

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued comments clarifying key elements of its “Cabin OK” initiative which have been misunderstood in some reporting. 

KWA Architects recognized at Asia Pacific Property Awards

?KWA Architects won two awards at this year’s Asia Pacific Property Awards held in Kuala Lumpur. The five star award for “Best Hotel Architecture Sri Lanka” was awarded to their Reefs Edge Hotel project

Emirates adds 19 new French cities, signs codeshare with SNCF’s TGV Air

?Emirates, a global connector of people and places has announced a new codeshare partnership which will allow Emirates passengers from around the world to travel to 19 new destinations in France. 

Harpo’s Hotel School and Berendina present certificates to 3rd Batch students

Harpo’s Hotel School, Galle branch has continuously promoted the F&B service and culinary arts courses to  students through the gracious support of Berendina NGO. 

Kingsbury Hotel records Rs.300 mn PBT for 2014/15

?The Kingsbury PLC, the luxury five star city hotel in Colombo recorded an impressive financial performance for the FY 2014/15, within its second year of operation post -refurbishment. 

NNO sponsors Mrs Sri Lanka 2015 winner

?Maintaining soft, supple, glowing skin throughout life has always been a desire of women all over the world. Bringing this aspiration within reach has been the mission behind NNO (Nourishing Night Oil) that contains Jojoba Oil ...

The Manhattan Fish Market celebrates second anniversary

?Renowned restaurant chain The Manhattan Fish Market Sri Lanka recently celebrated two resolute years in Sri Lanka.

Emirates touches down in Bali

?Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has commenced a daily nonstop service to the island of Bali in Indonesia. Flight EK 398 from Dubai arrived at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on June 3, 2015 at 21.40 Bali time. Emirates, a global connector of people and places, has commenced a daily nonstop service to the island of Bali in Indonesia. Flight EK 398 from Dubai arrived at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Jun

Jude Condrad elected as IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka President

?Himpras Tours (Pvt) Limited Managing Director Jude Condrad was elected as the President of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka, during the 27th Annual General Meeting of the association.

Citrus Waskaduwa hosts Ms. Earth 2014

?The crowning beauty for Ms. Earth 2014, Jamie Harrell resided at Citrus Waskaduwa during her stay in Sri Lanka. Ms. Earth 2014 was invited to be a judge at Derana Miss Sri Lanka Contest 2015.  The crowning beauty for Ms. Earth 2014, Jamie Harrell resided at Citrus Waskaduwa during her stay in Sri Lanka. Ms. Earth 2014 was invited to be a judge at Derana Miss Sri Lanka Contest 2015.  By winning the Miss Philippines Earth 2014 title,

Anantaya Resort & Spa wins TripAdvisor ‘Certificate of Excellence’

?TripAdvisor, the world’s largest and best known travel site, has awarded Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw the ‘2015 Certificate of Excellence’ in recognition of the hotel’s consistently great reviews from TripAdvisor travellers.

Cinnamon pioneers comprehensive research on domestic traveller trends

?In a pioneering move, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts commissioned the first-ever independent research survey on domestic travellers to gain insights into their needs and behaviours...

Emirates Skywards gives members 15 million reasons to travel

?Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by giving 15 lucky members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each.

Agreement for Air Services between Japan and Sri Lanka amended

Japan and Sri Lanka have agreed to amend the schedule attached to the agreement between the two countries for air services.

Malaysia Airlines ‘technically bankrupt’, new CEO says

Malaysia Airlines is “technically bankrupt”, its new German CEO said yesterday...

New app offers instant one-touch access to Oman Air’s services

Oman Air has launched a new app for smartphones, iPads, tablets and other mobile devices.