China offers Sichuan World Tourism Fair free for Sri Lanka

?In a goodwill gesture by the Government of China, Sichuan Province has agreed to offer the World Travel Fair to be staged in the Sichuan province at gratis to Sri Lanka Tourism together with free live coverage of the tourism fair on Leshan TV channel. 

Thailand Golf Expo to be held next month

?Thailand Golf Expo 2015 is an exhibition for comprehensive range of golf products, services and destinations which aims to boost tourism in Thailand.  The show to be held from May 14 – 17 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center...

Emirates cabin crew now 20,000 strong

?Emirates celebrates a milestone in its employee history in April 2015, with its cabin crew team crossing 20,000 staff. Instantly recognizable all around the world, Emirates cabin crew is a vibrant group that comprises over 135 ..

SriLankan Airlines launches knowledge management system

?SriLankan Airlines, in a ground-breaking initiative, has introduced a knowledge management system, one of the first in the corporate sector in Sri Lanka, branded as yoULink and themed—“connect, collaborate, share and learn.”

Elephant Reach Hotel Yala marks nine years

?March 29, 2015 was a special date in the calendar of Elephant Reach Hotel Yala. Since its inception on March 29, 2006, the hotel has grown from strength to strength and has been setting the standards in world-class accommodation and service in the Yala region.

Calamander Unawatuna Beach becomes SL’s first CarbonNeutral beach resort

?Unawatuna’s best known destination resort, Calamander Unawatuna Beach, took a bold green step by emphasizing its strong commitment towards reducing the hotel’s environmental impact towards becoming a responsible...

CEI Asia promotes Sri Lanka MICE

?The prestigious Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions (MICE) magazine CEI - Asia has published a story stating that Sri Lanka is the most emerging sought-after destination for MICE activities. 

Haridra Resort and Spa relaunched for bigger, better experience

Established four years previously, Haridra Resort and Spa will be relaunching under a new management.

Oman Air’s inaugural flight to Goa takes off

Oman Air’s inaugural flight to Goa departed Muscat recently.

WISTA Sri Lanka holds first Shipping Careers Drive, Shipping Quiz

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Sri Lanka organised a ‘Shipping Careers Drive’,...

Emirates announces new daily service to Orlando

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

Shippers’ Council meets with SLPA Chairman

The Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council Executive Committee recently met with the newly...

Prudential Shipping to host FORCE AGM/Congress in Sri Lanka

FORCE 2015, a high-level meeting of representatives from 38-member countries will attend the congress...

Standardising English in Sri Lanka’s booming hospitality industry

?Communication in English is vital for the smooth running of a business and also for the personal growth of many professionals.  Poor communication skills create obstacles which can have negative repercussions for companies.

Emirates launches a second daily A380 service to Zurich

?Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has announced a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class.

OZO Kandy to open doors on May 1

?Cosy rooms inspired by Sri Lankan charm and stunning views over mist-covered mountains. Modern technology guests can’t live without and sublime beds that induce the deepest of sleeps.

Anantaya wins Booking.com Award of Excellence

?Booking.com, the world leader in online booking, has bestowed Anantaya Resorts & Spa, Chilaw with the ‘2014 Award of Excellence’ recognizing it as a top-performing hotel based on guest reviews.

NKAR marks 35 years of service

?It was a happening day for NKAR on April 1, 2015. The road to NKAR ‘Your Travel House’, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha was gleaming with ‘35 Years of Brilliance’ hoardings catching the eye of every passer-by  and indeed the office was...

Navin strengthens incentives from France

?For the first time the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) took part in MEEDEX 2015-MICE Trade Fair in France recently. “MICE trade fairs are getting fragmented either geographic or type based, hence there is a need to look...

Eden Resort & Spa awarded TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice for 2015

?The Eden Resort & Spa was named as one of TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Hotels for 2015, amongst 25 listed in Sri Lanka alone.  This award now puts The Eden on the map amongst 8,151 hotels, B&Bs and inns around the world...

Emirates boosts connectivity throughout West Asia

?Emirates’ passengers in Europe, the Middle East and North America can now enjoy more convenient connections to West Asia as the airline increased frequencies to Dhaka and Kolkata last week.

Hikkaduwa hoteliers vehemently oppose revised liquor licence fee

The owners of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority-approved tourist hotels and guesthouses operating in Hikkaduwa recently convened a meeting to discuss the issue of sudden increase of the annual liquor licence fee almost by 100 percent to Rs.500,000. 

Kuwait Airways begins daily operations from Colombo

?Kuwait Airways commenced its Colombo Operations way back in 1972. With a history of 43 years in Colombo, Kuwait Airways has been gradually expanding  its services with the emerging need.

China, Japan, S.Korea halt Thai air route expansion on safety concerns

?Reuters - China has joined South Korea and Japan in stopping Thailand-based airlines from flying charters and new routes because of safety concerns highlighted by an international audit, Thai officials said this week.

Emirates keeps you connected on over 100 aircraft

?Emirates now offers free Wi-Fi on 106 of its aircraft, with two to three more aircraft being installed with Wi-Fi connectivity every month. After updating the service in early February with a simpler sign-on process on top...

VIP guests join Oman Air’s inaugural flight to Singapore

?VIP guests joined Oman Air’s inaugural flight from Muscat to Singapore on March 29th . The new route has been designed to meet strong demand for services between the two ...

Etihad Airways announces new appointments within global sales team

?Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced new key appointments within its commercial division which will support the airline’s growth and expansion plans. 

Thailand admits ‘urgent’ need to improve aviation safety

?AFP: Thai authorities yesterday said they would use special powers under junta rule to “urgently” improve airline safety as several carriers face bans on new international flights, following concerns raised by a UN aviation agency.

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and Times of India partnership further strengthened

?Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts further strengthened its partnership with the Times of India group, the largest publishing group in India, by developing a comprehensive communication and marketing plan around the fbb Femina Miss. India beauty pageant. 

Whales, ultimate magic of Sri Lanka tourism

Project Blueprint, the result of a joint partnership between Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), a leading global marine conservation organisation with SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka Tourist Board (SLTB), Jetwing Hotels and Cinnamon Hotels to...