Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka Chapter reappoints Sidath as Chairman

The Institute of Hospitality, Sri Lanka Chapter re-elected Sidath Kodikara as its new Chairman at its recently concluded Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Convention Bureau holds MICE promos in Bangalore

With Sri Lanka rapidly emerging as a high-potential incentive destination and corporate venue and witnessing India as a prominent tourism generator, including corporate meetings and incentives, the 

Complete security for Lankan tourists visiting Pakistan–Envoy

The Pakistani High Commissioner, Maj Gen (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain guarantees that all Sri Lankan tourists visiting places of worship in Pakistan will be provided with full security. 

Emirates enhances service to Khartoum

Emirates is set to upgrade its service between Dubai and Khartoum with the deployment of a larger Boeing 777-300ER on the route from 1st September 2016.

Tourism to get boost with racing up in the hills

With tourism being a key foreign exchange earner, horse racing is bound to bring in many high spending tourists as is the case around the world, witnessed at the Royal Ascot, the Melbourne Cup, in Dubai, Japan, Hong Kong and elsewhere. 

Sparklink travels marks 37 years of excellence

Sparklink travels marked the completion of 37 years in Travel Excellence on 8th of August. 

Cathay Pacific announces 2016 interim results

The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$353 million for the first six months of 2016. This compares to a profit of HK$1,972 million for the same period in 2015.  Earnings per share were HK9.0 cents compared to HK50.1 cents for the first six months of the previous year. 

South Asia Maritime Forum opens 2nd Colombo Int’l Maritime Conference 2016

South Asia is interestingly getting international attention as a region that is poised to keep the global 

China’s Sinochem Shipping selects Colombo Dockyard for repair requirements

Sinochem Shipping Co. Ltd (Hainan)-owned and Aoxing Ship Management (Shanghai) Ltd-managed tanker SC Hong Kong called Colombo Dockyard for drydocking and lay up repairs.

TAT Mumbai-MAC Holdings host networking event in Colombo

Creating a platform to provide the latest updates on Thailand’s tourism products and activities, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Mumbai Office together with its PR and Marketing office in Sri 

Colombo Dockyard gets top Lloyd certification

The Technical Review Committee of Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), UK (LRQA) has 

Kuwait Airways Colombo Selfie Contest

Kuwait Airways Colombo organized the Selfie Contest for the excitement for its online fans to take part & win exciting gifts.

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka hit all-time high in July

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka hit an all-time high in July this year. The number of arrivals which clocked 209,351, represented a growth of 19.1 percent compared to July last year and is the highest 

Etihad Airways joins Indian designer Manish Malhotra at Lakmé Fashion Week

Etihad Airways has teamed up with renowned Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra to showcase the artiste’s latest collection at the forthcoming Lakmé Fashion Week in Mumbai. 

Int’l travel writers, bloggers and electronic media cover Kandy Perahera

In line with Sri Lanka Tourism’s strategy of promoting local events globally, Sri Lanka Tourism sponsored groups of foreign journalists and bloggers to cover the most spectacular festival in Kandy 

Best Western Elyon Colombo marks second anniversary with excellence in hospitality

Best Western Elyon Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first ever Best Western Hotel, part of the globally 

Oman Air expands international network to include Iraq

Oman Air has announced further expansion to its global network with a new destination starting in September 2016. The flights will operate from Oman Air’s hub in Muscat to Najaf, in Iraq with four 

Mihin Lanka flies young racers to Indonesia

Racing is a passion of all adolescent men! However there are a rare few who excel at it on the international circuit, Aaron and Jaden Gunawardena are two such young men, who started racing at a very young age and have brought pride and international accolades to their island nation.  Jaden is 14 years while Aaron Gunawardena is just 13 years old with both of them now among the Top 20 Asian riders in the region. They recently journeyed on Mih

Siddhalepa Ayurveda ties–up with Shangri-La’s Resort & Spa

Siddhalepa the Hettigoda Group of companies announced its business partnership with Shangri – La’s Resorts and Spa in Hambanthota recently.

Emirates aircraft cover 432 mn kilometres across the globe in six months

Emirates aircraft have travelled over 432 million kilometres since January 2016, the equivalent of traversing the globe more than 10,700 times. 

Travel EX Colombo with SQ 467 to earn more miles on your next trip

Singapore Airlines is committed in offering the best to their customers.With the introduction of SQ467 3 times a week, which departs at 1130am in the morning, along with the daily SQ469 services from Colombo, KrisFlyer members have even more opportunities to earn and redeem miles

Air Costa may sell 26% stake to Qatar Airways

The Hindu Business Line: Air Costa, the Vijayawada-based airline, is in talks with Qatar Airways for an equity tie-up.

Cordis, Hong Kong at Langham Place - an epitome of luxury

Facilitating to experience the sights and sounds of Hong Kong during the three-day Cathay Pacific Airways familiarisation tour was upscale Cordis, Hong Kong at Langham Place, in the bustling district of Mongkok, a 30-minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport.

Largest Chinese incentive group visits Sri Lanka

A group of 134 Chinese tourists recently arrived in Sri Lanka from Shanghai, China. 

Koala’s product range sparks visitor interest

The 11th edition of the Hotel Show Colombo 2016 concluded recently with the participation of an influential gathering of hotel industry experts, hotel owners and related parties with an interest in the tourism, food and beverage industry.

Emirates goes all A380 to Manchester; Adjusts A380 schedule to Birmingham

Emirates has announced an 11 percent capacity increase to Manchester with the deployment of a third daily A380 on the route. As of 1st January 2017, the replacement of the Boeing 777-300ER will mean that all Emirates flights to Manchester will be operated by the iconic double decker aircraft.  The airline also unveiled plans to swap its current A380 service at Birmingham from the morning to the afternoon departure slot, in order to offer cus

CSC inviting bids for lightering operation in Puttalam

One of the most important tenders of Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd (CSC), the national carrier of 

Colombo Port gets new warehouse

Steps have been taken to widen the warehouse facilities in the Colombo Port. As its first move, the warehouse identified as CFS 01 is to be opened on August 10, coinciding with the 37th anniversary of 

Nimalsiri appointed as Asia Pacific Chairman at 53rd DGCA Conference

At the 53rd DGCA Conference of Asia and Pacific Region, which commenced at Hilton Colombo on 

Free additional baggage allowance from Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has extended its free baggage allowance for passengers travelling from Colombo.