Oceanpick pioneers sustainable sourcing concept in Sri Lanka’s leisure industry

Oceanpick took culinary teams from the leading hotels in the East on a visit to their offshore sites in Trincomalee, in order to offer insight into Sri Lanka and South Asia’s first-ever commercial-scale oceanic barramundi farm, which enables Sri Lanka’s hotels to source sustainable ingredients and thereby enhance their sustainability standing.

India sees highest domestic market passenger growth in 2015: IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2015 showing that, among the world’s largest domestic markets, India had the fastest domestic passenger growth in 2015. 

Sri Lanka Tourism shines at KOTFA 2016 South Korea

Having foreseen the ideal opportunity to promote Sri Lanka as the world’s best destination in South Asia, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) made arrangements to participate in the 31st Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA) for the fourth consecutive year, along with 10 local partners of the tourism industry.

Emirates’ A380 makes twin touch downs in Los Angeles and Vienna

Emirates has launched its second daily A380 service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), touching down just shortly after 8:00 p.m. local time on July 1. With this expanded schedule, Emirates is now able to serve nearly 1,000 passengers travelling to Los Angeles each day. Also on the same day Vienna joined the family of A380 scheduled destinations served by an Emirates A380.

Qatar Airways hosts Bollywood stars, fans for IIFA celebrations

Qatar Airways was proud to be the official airline partner of the 17th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations in Madrid recently, attracting leading celebrities from the Indian and international film fraternity.

SLITHM to double output this year

Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (SLITHM), the premier education provider in the tourism and hospitality sector held its 37th Graduation Ceremony at BMICH recently. 

LAYA Safari Yala offers 40% off for two-night stays

For a rich Sri Lankan safari experience that extends all the way from the Wilds to the Indian Ocean, come, stay at a unique getaway - the LAYA Safari Hotel in Yala. 

Softlogic’s King Long launches medium-sized coach for tourism

Softlogic Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings, has launched a medium-sized King Long coach, making it the latest addition to the King Long range of passenger transport vehicles in Sri Lanka. 

Amaranthé Bay celebrates first birthday with TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

No one demands quality more than the customer, who is willing to pay the price for it.  The Italian luxury fashion brand, Gucci, has a slogan, “Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” And when quality is the very essence of existence, like at Amaranthé Bay Resort & Spa, it follows that most customers are delighted. 

Travel7 lunches website and expands portfolio

Travel7 (Pvt) Ltd, which was re-branded after Go Holidays (Pvt) Ltd, launched its website recently while announcing future plans at an event held in Colombo.

Emirates’ Milestone 80th A380 touches down in Vienna

Vienna Airport was a place of celebration recently when Emirates’ milestone 80th A380 aircraft made a star appearance, flying in direct from the Airbus production facility in Hamburg. Austrian dignitaries, officials, VIPs and media attending an invitation-only event at the airport were the first ever non-operational people to set foot inside this brand new, state-of-the-art aviation icon since it arrived in Vienna.

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free offer global discounts

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free are heralding the height of summer with a global discount for all travellers to enjoy on their next trip from Hamad International Airport, (HIA) Doha, simply by checking in online. 

Wickramasinghe elected IATA-AASL President

Tillak Wickramasinghe, the Proprietor of Skyways was elected as the President of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka (IATA – AASL).

GSF says unjustified VGM charges are unacceptable

The new container weighing regulations which take effect globally from July1, were introduced to enhance maritime safety and reduce the dangers to containerships, their crews and all those involved throughout the maritime supply chain. 

Mihin Lanka flies clergy to Dhaka

Mihin Lanka recently flew the Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Kelaniya Raja MahaVihara to secure sacred relics in the chamber of the Sri Sambodhi Gnana Maha Seya in Ashulia, Dhaka. The event also included the unveiling of the turret of the seya. Also present at the event was Chief incumbent Ven. Trikunamalaye Ananda Thero, Karu Jayasuriya - Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Incumbent of

Wickramasinghe elected IATA-AASL President

the Proprietor of Skyways was elected as the President of the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka (IATA – AASL).

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free offer global discounts

Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free are heralding the height of summer with a global discount for all 

GSF says unjustified VGM charges are unacceptable

The new container weighing regulations which take effect globally from July1, were introduced to 

Do more for less this summer with ‘My Emirates Pass’

Emirates passengers can experience more of Dubai this summer by enjoying deep discounts and exclusive offers across the city with ‘My Emirates Pass’, launched jointly with Department of Economic Development in Dubai. 

Water Garden Sigiriya offers natural exclusivity and majesty of bygone era

Described as one of the most mesmerising bygone royal cities that ever graced the earth, Sigiriya opens a window to Sri Lanka’s cultural mystique and breathtaking beauty.

Aditya Resort announces host of special offers and promotions

Renowned as one of the best resorts for romance in Asia, the Aditya Resort recently celebrated the formal launch of 2 

Emirates SkyCargo wins ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier- Middle East’ Award

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, continues to lead the international air cargo industry 

Etihad Airways wins top honours at Adam Smith Awards in London

Following a string of recent awards for its funding activities and treasury practice, Etihad Airways swept top honours at the Treasury Today Adam Smith Awards in London.

‘Zesta Connoisseur’ range Ceylon Teas launched at Shangri-La Hotels worldwide

Watawala Tea Ceylon, a Sunshine Holdings Group company, announced its partnership with Shangri-La Hotels

FindMyFare offers special discounts for travellers using Dialog mobiles

Dialog customers are eligible for exclusive discounts when reserving airline tickets with the popular online travel company,

Citrus Hikkaduwa re-opens after refurbishment

Citrus Hikkaduwa, the renowned hotel on the Hikkaduwa stretch, recently re-opened its doors after a month’s refurbishment that was completed as planned. 

Viraga hosts first International Day of Yoga celebrations

Viraga PVT Ltd hosted its first ever International Day of Yoga celebrations on the 21st this month. In the true spirit of “Yoga” – the union,

Bongo.lk introduces seamless online flight and hotel booking

In the spirit of industry innovation, Bongo Pvt Ltd introduced simultaneous flight and hotel bookings online for the first time in Sri Lanka by a Sri Lankan company.

Cathay Pacific provides ultimate flying experience

At the heart of Cathay Pacific is the belief ‘travelling well is an important part of living well’, thus it brings a service more ‘personable’, a design more ‘considered’ and products intuitive to passenger needs, helping give a more pleasurable travel experience. 

Emirates to deploy flagship A380 aircraft on Moscow route

Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading one of the two daily flights servicing its Dubai-Moscow route to an A380-800, commencing 1st December 2016.