Logistics service providers protest against unfair regulatory practices

We refer to the articles that appeared recently in the press wherein it stated that shipping lines and service providers have failed to fall in line with the international practices.

Sri Lanka Tourism participates JATA 2016; holds Nagoya, Tokyo road shows

Sri Lanka Tourism showcased the Sri Lankan prestige at JATA Tourism Expo 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight, which was held recently.

Sri Lanka Tourism shows local prestige at OTDYKH travel market

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) made another move in promoting Sri Lanka as a global destination   participating at the OTDYKH travel fair, which was held in Russia recently. 

Sri Lankan wins holiday for two in Dubai from Emirates

A Sri Lankan digital advertising specialist will soon be flying off to Dubai on a dream holiday with Emirates after participating in a competition conducted by the airline on Facebook.

Aitken Spence Travels organises familiarisation tour for cruise operator Micato

Aitken Spence Travels, the largest destination management company in Sri Lanka, hosted Micato, a premier cruise operator from India recently. 

Qatar Airways launches Helsinki service

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker recently hosted a capacity crowd press conference at Hotel Kämp in the centre of Helsinki. Following the arrival of the airline’s first flight to the Finnish capital yesterday, Al Baker took the opportunity to update the regional and international media on the airline’s plans for the Nordics and beyond.

SriLankan launches Sinhala and Tamil language options on website

SriLankan Airlines has launched full-fledged Sinhala and Tamil language options on its website www.srilankan.com to better facilitate air travel of people throughout Sri Lanka, as part of a new marketing campaign on the theme of ‘Be Sri Lankan, Fly SriLankan’.

Japan’s NYK Line warns of US $1.9bn quarterly special loss on shipping slump

REUTERS: Japanese shipping line Nippon Yusen warned it would book an extraordinary loss of about 

Etihad Airways honoured with three Treasury awards

Etihad Airways’ treasury team has once again been acknowledged for airline treasury management 

EFL paves way for simplified cross-border logistics between Bangladesh and India

EFL celebrated a significant milestone in cross-border trade in the Indian subcontinent when its shipment for Marks & Spencer crossed over seamlessly to India from Bangladesh. 

Mitsubishi Heavy plans to shrink ship building operations

REUTERS: Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is planning to stop taking new orders for large 

Passenger growth slows in August: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for 

Singapore Airlines recognizes top cargo agents

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Top Agent Awards 2015/2016 was held in Colombo recently, with Expolanka 

Qatar Airways orders up to 100 Boeing jets worth as much as US $18.6bn

REUTERS: Gulf carrier Qatar Airways ordered 40 Boeing Co widebody jets valued at US $11.7 billion 

Etihad collaborates with top fashion and skincare brands in First Class 

Etihad Airways has revealed its new First Class amenity kits, designed in partnership with two leading brands from the worlds of fashion and beauty: internationally-renowned fashion designer Christian Lacroix, and pioneering Hungarian skincare brand, Omorovicza.

Jennifer Aniston makes new friend on Emirates

Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in a new global digital and TV advertising campaign for the world’s best airline. The ad builds on the success of the first Emirates-Jennifer Aniston ad launched last year, a much talked-about campaign which quickly went viral.

Sri Lanka Tourism to participate in UK trade road shows

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau will be hosting a number of road shows for 2016, which will be a great opportunity for both local and international travel agents. 

Vista Rooms makes Maldives accessible to everyone

Vista Rooms, one of South Asia’s brands of budget stays, has been launched in the Maldives. Targeting the affordable accommodation segment, Vista Rooms aims to make the Maldives an affordable luxury for travellers.

CICT helps CMPH win global ‘Port Operator of the Year’ award

The role played by China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPH) in the development of the Port of Colombo into a leading transhipment hub in South Asia was among the factors in the company being adjudged Port Operator the Year at the Lloyd’s List 2016 Global Awards presented in London on 28th September.

Tourism Minister hails Ceylon Hotel School Graduate Association for contributions to industry

The Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Affairs John Amaratunga was the Chief Guest of the 45thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ceylon Hotel School Graduate Association (CHSGA) whose members are the alumni of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (SLITHM).

BMICH to host French Travel Agents Conference this month

BMICH is the venue where the French Travel Agents Conference - Les Journees des Entrepreneurs du Voyages (JEV) will hold its annual conference this year from October 31 to November 4.   It is an annual event held in a top tourism destination, and Sri Lanka has received the honour of being selected as its venue this year.  

Etihad wins TTG Asia’s Best Business Class Award

Etihad Airways has been named ‘Best Airline – Business Class’ at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year. 

Kuwait Airways Colombo offers up to 50% discount with A330-200 introduction

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has introduced up to 50 percent discount 

Himalaya Airlines begins Kathmandu-Colombo flights

Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China joint venture airline, announced its second destination –Colombo, 

Airline caterers adapt to survive with shift to buy-on-board

REUTERS: In the 1980s American Airlines calculated that it could save up to US $ 100,000 just by removing olives from its salads. Since then, the industry’s economy drive has continued apace 

Oman Air to train South Asian sales teams in Colombo

Oman Air has selected Colombo as the hub for training its sales teams from the Indian subcontinent. Spread over four days, the training session will witness country managers and sales teams from the 

Emirates lands flagship A380 aircraft in Moscow and Guangzhou

Emirates launched two new daily A380 services on October 1 – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia. 

Hong Kong – A blend of cosmopolitan luxury and attraction

Synonymous with Hong Kong is a skyline vista imprinted on mind – veiled by a thin haze in the light of day and a galaxy of lights after sunset – ever since strolling on that iconic promenade to view the 

CAHM introduces series of new courses on travel and tourism industry

The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) introduced a series of new courses for 

Aitken Spence Travels hosts top Belgian tour operator ‘Travel Sensation’

The largest international travel operator in the country – Aitken Spence Travels recently hosted Travel Sensation, the Belgium-based renowned tour operator.