Sri Lankan flag flies high in Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary road shows

Sri Lanka Tourism   concluded  its  wide range of road shows  in Eastern Europe including Poland , Czech Republic  and Hungray  on 14th ,  16th and 19th  of September respectively , in collaboration  with the   Sri Lankan Embassy in Poland.

Superlink Travels extends open invitation to join anniversary celebration

Chairman / Managing Director, Rodney Koelmeyer and Director, Richie Koelmeyer of Superlink Travels (Pvt) Ltd have conclusively decided to share the joy of their anniversary celebrations with travelers and holiday makers, offering them  incomparable discounts up to 45 percent.  Thus, it will be a unique opportunity for those who choose to go on pilgrimages or holidays to expend their rupees and cents in the most profitable way.

Collaboration needed to stem unruly passenger incidents: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing that reports of unruly passenger incidents onboard aircraft increased in 2015. Some 10,854 unruly passenger incidents were reported to IATA by airlines worldwide last year. This equates to one incident for every 1,205 flights, an increase from the 9,316 incidents reported in 2014 (or one incident for every 1,282 flights).

Etihad to deploy Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Abu Dhabi–Riyadh route

Etihad Airways is to deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of its twice-daily scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, with effect from 30 October 2016.

New transit visa rules make visiting Qatar easier

Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar’s Ministry of Interior announced today a revised tourism visa scheme available to passengers transiting through Doha in a move to promote Qatar as a world-class  stopover destination.

SIA to increase Indonesia and Australia services

Singapore Airlines is to launch a new route linking Jakarta with Sydney while also boosting Singapore-Jakarta flight frequency, in an increase of its operations to both Indonesia and Australia. The new services, which are subject to regulatory approvals, will be introduced from 23 November 2016 and will be operated with Boeing 777 aircraft. Flights will be made available for sale on a progressive basis through the various distribution channels.

Eagle Logistics holds regulatory awareness forum

Supply chain management company Eagle Logistics Colombo organised a forum with the National 

NCE hails Dort’s appointment to Global Shippers’ Forum board

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) says it is honoured by the appointment of Sean Van Dort, who is a Council Member of the chamber, to the board of directors of the Global Shippers’ Forum.  

Hala Abu Dhabi confirmed for Sir Bani Yas Island Cruise launch

Hala Abu Dhabi, the destination management company of the Etihad Aviation Group (EAG), has been 

Operating a business becoming much more normal in Sri Lanka: Maersk official

Creating history, the world’s largest ship, Triple-E liner, owned by Maersk Line, called on Colombo recently, which is 400 meters in length with the capacity of 18,000 to 20,000 TEUs. Certainly it’s a 

Tourism Leaders’ Summit, Int’l Research Symposium 2016 on Sept. 28

The Department of Economics, University of Colombo is organising the Tourism Leaders’ Summit 

Etihad launches new children’s activity packs for young explorers

With millions of families planning and looking forward to their next holiday or trip abroad, Etihad 

Classic Travels and Funtime partner to capitalize on MICE market growth

The travel and leisure industry and the event production business saw the birth of a new 

Qatar Airways receives ‘Best Up in the Air’ Award

Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Up in the Air Experience’ at the Future Travel Experience 

French Travel Congress to be held in Sri Lanka

The government has given top priority to the JEV Congress that is to be held in Colombo from 

Emirates revamps corporate loyalty programme

Emirates has revamped its corporate loyalty programme, Emirates Business Rewards, to provide 

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers-SL elects Anoma Ranasinghe as Chairperson

At the  Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute  of Chartered Shipbrokers (UK) Sri Lanka 

SIA launches ‘Capital Express’ service to Canberra and Wellington

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched its new ‘Capital Express’ service, linking Singapore for the first time with the capital cities of both Australia and New Zealand.

Oman Air unveils Media Box ePaper service in premium lounges

Passengers of Oman Air particularly value the airline for its multi-award-winning comfort and service, both inflight and on the ground. Now, First Class and Business Class passengers in the beautiful and luxurious, recently renovated Oman Air lounges at Muscat airport can take advantage of another premium service from the airline. 

The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway

With ‘The Great Singapore Airlines Getaway’ there’s no better time to experience more of the world with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir.  Enjoy great fares to the world’s top destinations, along with a variety of perks to make travelling more rewarding.  

NSB Mercmarine re-launches as Asia Marine Colombo

Making great inroads into the marine industry, Mercmarine in 2012 entered into a joint venture agreement with Reederei NSB, creating a platform to provide crew management services for the NSB owned vessels, the company was registered and known as NSB Mercmarine.

Sri Lanka Tourism explores Buddhist heritage and culture tourism with Pakistan

The World Bank through the Pakistan Provincial Councils of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sri Lanka Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Christian Religious Affairs is planning to develop vast Buddhist Heritage Tourism through a strategic partnership. 

Fairway Holdings and Plateno Group open ZMAX Fairway in Colombo

Marked as a modern hotel with a difference, ZMAX Fairway Colombo hotel, which was constructed with an investment of approximately Rs.2.5 billion, opened its doors to the guests recently.

Emirates SkyCargo unveils new purpose-built pharma facility

Emirates SkyPharma, Emirates SkyCargo’s new purpose-built facility dedicated exclusively to the timely and secure transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Dubai International Airport (DXB) was officially inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. 

Maersk Line-owned one of world’s largest ships to call on Colombo

Maersk Line, the global containerized division of the Maersk group, will create history of sorts with 

EFL strengthens top management team

EFL announced the appointment of key personnel to the company’s headquarters in Colombo with S. 

Hanjin fall is Lehman moment for shipping, Seaspan CEO says

BLOOMBERG: The fall of South Korea’s biggest container line Hanjin Shipping Co. is similar to the 

JAAF strongly defends govt. regulation on shipping

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has reacted strongly to the recent reports in the media 

Oman Air implements Virus-Guard use to protect passengers against global health threats

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced joining a long list of major 

SriLankan flies Miss Veet Pakistan contestants

SriLankan Airlines carried the finalists of the Miss Veet Pakistan beauty pageant to Colombo