Kuwait Airways celebrates New Year with arrival of 2nd Boeing 777-300ER

State of Kuwait’s national carrier Kuwait Airways’ second of 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ordered arrived in Kuwait on January 1.

Oman Air introduces new baggage concept

Oman Air announced a new baggage piece concept for launch in January 2017. This change will help Oman Air to standardize and in many cases reduce the charges currently in place for additional luggage. 

CDC Events handles largest ever conference

The 44th ISAAME (India, South Asia, Africa and Middle East) Forum concluded in Colombo recently, which brought in over 2400 delegates from 35 countries, out of which, 2000 delegates were foreign and the remainder Sri Lankan.

Emirates rounds off a year of growth with fleet, product milestones

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer- focused product investments.

Gulf Air counts down to Colombo route launch

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, yesterday began its official 14-day countdown to the highly anticipated launch of the airline’s first flight to Bandaranaike International Airport, in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, which will commence on January 19, 2017 with five flights  per week.

Riu Sri Lanka – New rising star in hospitality industry

The Riu Sri Lanka hotel has been chosen this year as Rising Star 2016 in the recent Expedia Annual Partner Awards. 

Emirates SkyCargo expands network to Fort Lauderdale

 Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has expanded its network of cargo destinations in the United States with the launch of a new daily service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 15 December 2016. Fort Lauderdale is Emirates SkyCargo’s 13th destination in the United States and its second in Florida.

SriLankan rewards passenger survey winner

Sri Lanka’s national carrier and oneworld member airline held a draw to select the lucky winner from the passengers who have taken part in the passenger survey conducted by the airline to collect their feedback. 

CINEC conducts professional development programme for MAS Group

With a vision to make logistics an integral part of the business model  of the MAS Group of Companies, CINEC launched their first batch of the Introductory training programme in logistics and supply chain management (ILSCM) for them this November at their campus in Malabe. 

Pradeep Siriwardane assumes duties as SLCB General Manager

A multidisciplinary management professional Pradeep Siriwardane has been appointed the General Manager of Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) with effect from 1st of December 2016.

Morocco to join Emirates A380 network

Emirates, voted the World’s Best Airline in the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards, has announced that it will operate the first-ever commercial Airbus A380 flight to Morocco and North Africa, when it takes the iconic double-decker aircraft to Casablanca on March 26, 2017.

Oman Air wins World Travel Awards again

For the third year running, Oman Air has been awarded World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class at the World Travel Awards. 

Kuwait Airways Colombo in joint promo with Sabre Travel Network

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has joined hands with Sabre Travel Network Sri Lanka to run a joint airline promotion for all Sabre-connected travel agents in Sri-Lanka.  Kuwait Airways Country Manager Sudesh Rupasinghe and Sabre Travel Network Sri Lanka Country Manager Sanjika Perera officially inaugurated the promotion at the Kuwait Airways Colombo town office yesterday.

SriLankan awards Trent 700 service contract to TS&S Aerospace

Aerospace Turbine Services & Solutions LLC (TS&S Aerospace), a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for aircraft engines in the Middle East, has been selected by SriLankan Airlines to service the Trent 700 engine.

American Banker-BAI recognize VirtusaPolaris in FinTech Forward Report

VirtusaPolaris, the market-facing brand of Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services, Ltd and a leading worldwide provider of information technology (IT) consulting and outsourcing services, announced that both Virtusa Corporation and Polaris Consulting & Services have been recognized by American Banker and BAI as members of the 2016 FinTech Forward 100 list of the leading technology providers in the world. 

BMICH wins Leading Meeting & Convention Venue Award

BMICH was adjudged the Leading Meeting & Convention Venue at The South Asian Travel Awards concluded recently.  

Hotel maids in Spain rebel against low salaries

AFP - Spain is enjoying a surge in visitors, but hotel maids are not reaping the rewards and are rebelling against their low salaries, which can be as little as two euros to clean a room.

Emirates Group releases 6th Annual Environmental Report

The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, has published the sixth annual environmental report outlining the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2015-16. The report,

Gulf Air rolls out Colombo schedule

Following its recent announcement of the addition of the Sri Lankan capital city Colombo to its network of destinations, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has now rolled out its flight timetable for its five weekly flights.

Emirates touches down in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida

Emirates has launched its 11th destination in the United States with the start of a daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. A VIP delegation and a contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers from North America, the Far East, the Middle East, South Asia, the Asian subcontinent and Africa.

Kuwait Airways welcomes first of 10 Boeing 777-300ER

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has confirmed the first of 10 ordered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has arrived in Kuwait, landing at Kuwait International Airport.

Etihad Aviation Group approves JV to create major European leisure airline group

The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) board has approved plans to create a new European leisure airline 

Top marketer Rukman enters hospitality industry with Cinnamon city hotels

Rukman Weeraratne bears the credentials of a marketer who has achieved outstanding success in a 

SriLankan Airlines staff organizes ‘Christmas on wings’

It is that time of the year again, when SriLankan Airlines’ Christmas Carols Service - Christmas on 

98 Acres Resort & Spa wins top global awards

98 Acres Resort & Spa won the World Luxury Hotel Award 2016 in the category of ‘World Best 

Incentive travel gathers momentum at IBTM Barcelona

Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) which is the sole government body to promote MICE tourism to 

Qatar Airways partners with UnionPay to expand payment options

Qatar Airways will now accept UnionPay credit and debit cards through its website for ticket and 

Sri Lanka Tourism shows Sri Lankan spirit in Malaysia

Sri Lanka did not fail to show its true Sri Lankan spirit in Malaysia through the consumer promotion 

PIA chairman resigns days after plane crash

REUTERS: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) chairman Azam Saigol has resigned from his post 

Emirates adds festive cheer with special Christmas offering

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Emirates has ramped up its product offering both on