Unawatuna beach: Has the nation got it back?

?March 18, 2015 was a truly momentous day in the history of Unawatuna. After a year of preparation, the Coastal Conservation Department, true to its word, started pumping sand on to the eroded eastern and middle section of the Unawatuna beach. 

Sri Lanka to participate in ‘Expo Milano 2015’

Sri Lanka announced its participation in ‘Expo Milano 2015’  hosted by Milan, Italy, at a recent press briefing attended by Sports and Tourism Minister Navin Dissanayake, Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen.....

Sri Lanka Tourism includes Scandinavian countries in focus market drive

?The leadership of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) has relooked its overall portfolio of markets and has strategically selected one of the key focus areas globally - Scandinavian countries - to market Sri Lanka as a destination for travel in the future. 

Solar-powered plane lands in India

?REUTERS: The picture shows the ground staff preparing to push the ‘Solar Impulse 2’, a solar-powered plane, into a hangar after it landed at the airport yesterday. The Swiss-built solar aircraft took off from Muscat in Oman earlier on Tuesday to begin the second leg of its epic journey. 

Anantara Tangalle puts Sri Lanka in world spotlight again

?One of the world’s most respected online travel magazines – TravelPlusStyle.com has placed Anantara Tangalle Peace Haven Resort & Spa on its list of ‘50 hottest luxury hotel openings in 2015’, making it the second time in two....

MOL Lanka bags Customer Service Quality Award in Liner Shipping

?Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Lanka (Private) Ltd. (MOL Lanka) was  honoured with the National Industry Silver Award in Liner Shipping at the recently concluded Customer Service Quality Awards ceremony 2014” organized by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) – Sri Lanka Branch.

Sri Lanka Tourism excels at GITF China

?Sri Lanka tourism arrivals in February 2015, has been powered by China with a strong performance of  27,425 visitor arrivals making it the top destination with the cumulative performance up 85 percent as against last year in the first two months of 2015.

Qatar Airways offers special fares covering over 140 destinations

?“A World of Fabulous Fares” awaits Qatar Airways’ passengers from 9 to 13 March 2015 as travellers can enjoy up to 40 percent savings on all inclusive return airfares to a wide variety of destinations across....

Asia’s next Travel Bloggers Conference to be held in Sri Lanka

?Last year Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts successfully organized Asia’s first ever Travel Bloggers Conference – TBC Asia 2014, in association with the Professional Travel Bloggers Association (PTBA). 

Germany pledges support for Sri Lanka’s tourism promotion drive

?One of the key invites at the reception of the inaugural day reception hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau together with the High commission of Sri Lanka in Germany was the delegation from the...

Emirates’ European operations make €6.8 bn impact on GDP

?Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, and Frontier Economics, a leading European consultancy, have released the results of a socio-economic impact study that measures Emirates’ contribution to the European economy. 

Dumbara Hotels to open US$ 3.5 mn wellness theme resort near Knuckles Mountain range

Dumbara Hotels, a company of the MAK Alliance Group will be opening Santani; a wellness themed resort, this November on the foothills of the Knuckles Mountain range.

Jet Airways continue to refine, create distinct high quality service

?Jet Airways has always embraced and benchmarked against global standards in order to offer a unique international air travel experience to its passengers; synonymous with world class product offerings. 

Emirates appreciates top Lankan agents’ contribution

?Emirates has honoured travel agents in Sri Lanka in characteristic elegance and style, at an appreciation dinner at Waters Edge to celebrate the airline’s partnership with the trade.

Air Arabia 2014 net profit soars 30% to AED 566 mn

?Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, announced its financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2014, reflecting another year of continued growth and high levels of profitability.

Twenty seven youth graduate from Aitken Spence School of Hospitality

?Having completed a 3-month basic course in food and beverage, 27 trainees graduated from the Aitken Spence School of Hospitality in Ahungalla recently.   The graduation ceremony held on February ....

Qatar Airways voted ‘Best for Business’ by Condé Nast Traveller readers

Qatar Airways has once again been recognised as one of the leading airlines in the world in the recent Condé Nast Traveller ‘Readers Travel Awards’ held in London, United Kingdom.