CINEC receives award for best research in ports and shipping

At the recently concluded R4TLI 2016 conference held on 4th June at Galadari Hotel-Colombo, the research paper “The Benefits of Container Exchange between Carriers: A Case Study” authored by Lalith Edirisinghe of CINEC Maritime Campus and Jin Zhihong of Dalian Maritime University-China was adjudged the best paper in the Ports and shipping category.   

SIA to expand US operations with non-stop and daily flights

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and San Francisco and will add a second daily service to Los Angeles in an expansion of its US operations.

Second Colombo International Maritime Conference kick-starts in September

For the second consecutive year during the “Sri Lanka Maritime Week” in September, the Colombo International Maritime Conference better known as CIMC will be held from 21st to 23rd September in Colombo. 

Emirates signs US $ 300mn IT deal with IBM

REUTERS: Emirates has signed a US $ 300 million, ten-year information technology services agreement with IBM.

Sri Lanka Tourism attends Beijing International Tourism Expo

The Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE - 2016), an annual event, was held from 20th to 22st May at National Agriculture Exhibition Centre in Beijing, China. 

Etihad equity partners sign declaration to support prevention of illegal wildlife trade

Etihad equity partners sign declaration to support prevention of illegal wildlife trade Five Etihad Airways equity ‎partner airlines signed up to the Buckingham Palace Declaration, committing to major steps to fight illegal wildlife trafficking and efforts to help protect many of the world’s iconic wildlife species.

Korean Air and P&W open world’s largest engine test facility in Korea

One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea and the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P & W), held a commemorative event in Woonbuk-dong, Joong-gu, Incheon on June 8 to celebrate the opening of the ETC (Engine Test Cell), which is the first phase of the ‘Plane-Engine Maintenance Center&rsquo

SITA survey shows airlines, airports must offer passengers choice and control

Airline passengers across the globe are so comfortable with technology today that they are choosing to use it rather than interacting with people. This is according to the 2016 SITA Passenger IT Trends Survey, a global survey released recently by IT provider SITA and co-sponsored by Air Transport World. 

Emirates unveils new Dubai stopover packages for Lankans

Emirates’ popular Dubai Stopover packages are back, offering Sri Lankans an opportunity to experience

Qatar Airways lands in Atlanta

Recently, Qatar Airways launched its long-awaited, first commercial flight to Atlanta, as the airline commenced daily,

Cathay Pacific’s first A350 arrives in Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific Airways’ first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft arrived at Hong Kong International Airport from 

Oman Air inaugurates new Mashhad service

A major gala dinner was recently the centrepiece of Oman Air’s celebrations of its inaugural flight between

Amazing Thailand Grand Sale returns for 2016

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) much-anticipated annual Amazing Thailand Grand Sale (ATGS)

Cinnamon’s city hotels receive Booking.com ‘Guest Review Award’

Premier hospitality providers, Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lakeside and Cinnamon Red, were recognised 

OZO Colombo celebrates Vesak

OZO Colombo lit up for Vesak with bright lights and colourful lanterns, as the lobby area became the place

Cinnamon TBCasia to offer speed networking opportunity with top travel bloggers

The Cinnamon Travel Bloggers Conference – Cinnamon TBCasia 2016 – tomorrow at Cinnamon Grand

Sri Lanka roadshows toast success in Sydney

May 23 saw the culmination of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau’s (SLTPB) three city roadshow

IATA raises airline profit forecast

REUTERS: IATA says airlines should make more money than previously expected this year, helped by

Tea kiosk at BIA for Sri Lanka Tourism golden jubilee

Highlighting the memorable milestone of 50th anniversary of Sri Lanka Tourism, a tea kiosk was arranged

Qatar cancels first A320neo over delays

REUTERS: Qatar Airways has cancelled its first Airbus A320neo and remains at an impasse with the European

Cantaloupe Hotel’s properties win 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Cantaloupe Hotels announced that both its premier properties Cantaloupe Levels and Cantaloupe Aqua have earned the 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. 

Emirates opens new lounge at Cape Town International Airport

Emirates’ premium and loyal customers can now look forward to even greater levels of comfort, hospitality and convenience with the opening of the airline’s new two-level premium lounge at the Cape Town International Airport in South Africa.

Thilak Weerasinghe takes lead in sports tourism

Thilak Weerasinghe, Founder and Chairman of Lanka Sportreizen, has been recognized once again for his massive contribution in pioneering Sports and Adventure Tourism in Sri Lanka, with his company winning the Presidential Award for the ‘Most Outstanding Leisure Sports Provider in Sri Lanka for 2015’.

SLTPB and Hong Kong’s i-Cable TV to create celebrity travelogue

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) together with i-Cable TV Entertainment- Hong Kong are to promote Destination Sri Lanka in Hong Kong  by hosting for a media team of their latest travelogue called ‘Travel With My Guitar’. 

Tourism Minister meets top figure of China’s tourism administration

Tourism Development and Lands Minister John Amaratunga met with the Chief of the China National Tourism Administration in Beijing last week on sidelines of the World Tourism Conference attended by over 50 Tourism Ministers.  The two Ministers discussed briefly the opportunities for greater corporation between the two countries to promote tourism. Dinesh Weerakkody and Felix Rodrigo Advisor to the Tourism Minister also participated.

Sri Lanka Tourism launches road show promotions from Melbourne

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau launched its first roadshow in Melbourne, Australia on May 17th. 

KrisFlyer Miles can now be used for KrisShop purchases

Singapore Airlines has further enhanced the benefits of its KrisFlyer frequent flyer programme by enabling

Emirates offers Iftar service for Ramadan

Emirates is bringing back its Iftar service for customers travelling during the holy month of Ramadan. The special

CICT becomes first terminal operator in Colombo to implement ‘e Boat Notes’

Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has become the first terminal operator in the Port of Colombo 

Kuwait Airways Oasis Club partners with Rocketmiles

Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has partnered with Rocketmiles, the hotel booking portal