Zhara hotel system partners with global travel technology leader RateGain

JKCS’ award-winning hotel software Zhara Hotel System, recently entered into a strategic alliance with RateGain - a leader in hospitality and travel technology solutions worldwide. 

Walkers remains Asia’s only certified green fleet for 4th straight year

Walkers Tours Limited retained its title as Asia’s first and only to own a vehicle fleet that is certified with the leading global environmental sustainability accreditation ‘CarbonNeutral’, for a fourth consecutive year. 

Sri Lanka’s newest travel startup focuses on personalized travel planning

Founded by Savindri Talgodapitiya and Vindhya Buthpitiya, The Fields Travel Company focuses on making sure you have the best trip possible every time, whether you are a first-time adult traveler or an experienced jetsetter.

Emirates SkyCargo clinches top recognition at Global Freight Awards

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has been named Air Cargo Carrier of the Year at the 20th edition of the Global Freight Awards ceremony held in London.

Oman Air facilitates IATA get-together as exclusive airline partner

 Oman Air is partnering the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka as the exclusive airline partner and sponsor for the association’s get-together 2016, which is widely considered to be a marquee event in the IATA Sri Lanka calendar. 

Mihin says it never recorded annual profit since inception

With reference to several media reports on the financial performance of Mihin Lanka, the now defunct 

Sri Lanka wins ‘Best Destination of the Beaten Track’ at Conde Nast Awards

Sri Lanka Tourism was able to show its prestige and bag another award, titled the ‘Best Destination 

Delmege, Kenya Airways Cargo partners with SriLankan

Delmege Airline Services (Pvt) Ltd, Kenya Airways Cargo GSA for Sri Lanka and Maldives, recently 

Twenty schools compete at first ever Colombo Aviation Quiz 2016

Ananda College Colombo won the inaugural Colombo Aviation Quiz 2016 from among 20 leading 

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport partners Audi to shuttle VIPs

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has welcomed the brand-new fleet of Audi luxury cars that will be 

Korean Air posts record profit in 3Q16

Korean Air announced that the company posted its biggest quarterly profit in history, dispelling recent 

Emirates welcomes new generation A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft to fleet

Emirates has begun taking delivery of its new generation Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. 

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines expand codeshare agreement

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced an expanded codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines, an internationally-acclaimed Skytrax 4-star airline, to give air travellers enhanced connections between Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and North America. 

Expo Rail celebrates five years of redefining luxury train travel

Expo Rail, a subsidiary of Classic Travel, celebrated a milestone in its journey by marking the company’s 5th anniversary last month. In the short span of five years, Expo Rail has redefined rail travel in Sri Lanka driven largely by its customer care centric model employed by its team.

Anantaya – Chilaw brings glory to Sri Lanka at World Luxury Hotel Awards

Anantaya Resort & Spa – Chilaw did Sri Lanka proud on the global tourism stage, grabbing the Country Award for Luxury Hotel and Conference Centre in addition to walking away with the coveted Regional Award for Luxury Wedding Destination at the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards ceremony held in Qatar. 

Malindo Air voted Asia Pacific Regional Airline

Malindo Air was unanimously voted Asia Pacific Regional Airline of the Year at the 2016 CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards of Excellence held in Singapore during the CAPA Asia Pacific Summit.

Emirates Skywards adds Wall Street Journal to list of partners

Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline has signed on The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) as its latest partner, enabling members to redeem miles for an annual digital subscription to the world’s leading source of business news.

Gulf Air reconnects Colombo to its network

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain announced the addition of the Sri Lankan capital city, Colombo, to its network of destinations with the upcoming launch of 5 weekly flights to/from Bandaranaike International Airport from 19th January, 2017.

Oman travel agents get a glimpse of Lankan prestige

The Middle Eastern region is a growth market for Sri Lanka. Tourist arrivals have shown an increase over the last two years. Thus, in order to create greater awareness of the country, Sri Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with Oman Air organised a FAM tour for 11 travel agents recently. 

World’s 2nd largest passenger vessel docks at Colombo Port

The world’s second largest passenger vessel, MV Genting Dream, a luxury cruise liner, docked at Colombo Port on October 31 on a tour from Mumbai to Singapore during her first visit in Asia. An exclusive celebration at the port was held regarding the arrival of this beautiful passenger ship.

Sri Lanka Tourism, industry stakeholders participate in WTM

World Travel Market, popularly known as WTM, is one of the leading global events in the travel and tourism trade, attracting more than 35,000 visitors, 5000 exhibitors and over 2000 travel agents and tour operators. 

Cinnamon Sri Lanka Photo Contest launched at London World Travel Market

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts recently announced yet another exciting addition to its growing calendar of events. Launched at World Travel Market (WTM) in London, the Cinnamon Sri Lanka Photo Contest will celebrate the best travel photography captured in Sri Lanka in recent years.

SriLankan delights loyal passenger with Gold card

SriLankan Airlines gave one of its loyal customers, Peter Phillips of Shropshire, United Kingdom, a delightful surprise by rewarding him for his loyalty to SriLankan Airlines. 

Emirates signs million dollar deal with Thales for Boeing 777X fleet’s IFEC solutions

Emirates has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with Thales Avant in-flight entertainment system. The airline will work in partnership with Thales to develop and enhance the state-of-the-art inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system to be fitted on its new Boeing 777X aircraft due for delivery starting in mid-2020. 

Anantaya Chilaw hosts 36th SLAITO AGM

Anantaya Resort & Spa in Chilaw, located on the pristine North Western Coast, recently hosted the 36th Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO).

Mercmarine state-of-the-art navigational technology produces top merchant seafarers

With increasing development of the maritime sector and growing interest in global seafaring, Sri Lanka is grooming hundreds of young merchant seafarers to meet the demands of the industry. As a recognised leader in producing quality seafarers for over three decades, Mercmarine Training is committed to providing training solutions to meet the needs of the maritime industry. 

Qatar Airways launches two seats, one great offer on board its award winning Business Class

Qatar Airways is inviting travellers to plan the perfect trip for two with an exclusive companion offer available on board Qatar Airways’ World’s Best Business Class. 

Michelle Beach clinches Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year Award

Michelle Beach, an upmarket Boutique Hotel along the Southern Coastal belt of Sri Lanka, in 

Tourism Fest 2016 to cap record-breaking year

The upcoming festive season will be one to look forward to with the Tourism Development and 

Wilhelm E. Brown elected as TAASL President

Wilhelm E. Brown, General Manager of Alpha Travels & Holidays Private Limited, a member of the