Tourists at the Griffith Observatory observation deck look out at the Los Angeles city skyline as heavy smog shrouds the city in California.

?Five Aitken Spence properties from Sri Lanka and the Maldives have entered the prestigious TripAdvisor Hall of Fame having been recognized for their consistent high performance in customer reviews.

?Singapore Airlines unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.

?SriLankan Airlines in a bid to increase its presence in all parts of the country opened its latest passenger sales (PSA) office in Anuradhapura recently. 

?Alhambra Hotels Limited appoints veteran hoteliers Imthiaz Cader as Managing Director and Fahmy Cader as Executive Chairman.

Qatar Airways announced that Scotland and Qatar will compete for the Qatar Airways Cup at Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh on Friday, June 5, 2015.

?REUTERS: The Cathay Pacific Airways flight attendants’ union said it will move forward with plans for a strike in August, accusing the company’s management of failing to negotiate pay and benefits.

?Given that the Maldives is already in the label as a fashion destination, Sri Lanka Tourism is in discussion with Maldives Tourism to share itineraries that will help Sri Lanka boost its imagery in the markets such as Italy.

?National Hotel Management Conference 2015 (NHMC 2015), the inaugural two-day conference organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association, was successfully held recently at Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.

?On the heels of the successful launch of its Apple Watch app, Emirates has announced the debut of the Emirates App for Android, the world’s largest mobile platform. 

?Oman Air has announced two more privileges for Gold members of its Sindbad frequent flyer programme. From May 1, 2015, Gold members have access to Oman Air’s exclusive Business Class check-in area at Muscat International Airport,....

OZO Kandy celebrated its official opening in the presence of business partners, ...

Mihin Lanka, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline,...

Qatar Airways has acquired Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland,...

Research commissioned by Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,...

The Maldives’ largest annual food and hospitality event ‘Hotel Asia Exhibition and International...

?Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Philip Philippou as its new General Manager for Greece. Philip has more than 30 years...

?Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has teamed up with Brand USA, a destination marketing organisation for the United States, highlighting its commitment to boosting tourism to the USA from points across its extensive g

?Emirates, a global connector of people, places and passions, has presented a whopping 270,000 Skywards Miles from the airline’s award-winning frequent flyer programme, to six passengers in Sri Lanka, who booked their travel online in February

?Qatar Airways showcased the airline’s latest First and Business Class offerings at the region’s largest travel trade event Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that took place at the Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre from May 4 to 7.

?REUTERS: Emirates, Dubai’s flagship airline, reported a 40 percent jump in annual net profit yesterday, aided by savings from lower oil prices. The airline, one of the world’s largest carriers of international passengers...

?ONYX Hospitality Group has unveiled its second OZO property in the popular leisure destination of Kandy. OZO Kandy is located just minutes from the town centre and offers uninterrupted vistas of Kandy Lake and the surrounding hills, including Knuckl

?Spa Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s premier spa and lifestyle brand, recently won an international award in the ‘Best Luxury Ayurveda Spa’ category at the prestigious World Luxury Spa Awards. The highly acclaimed international award was won fo

?Civilian helicopters have been cleared to land at the Waters Edge complex in Battaramulla, domestic helicopter operator Simplifly said. 

?Emirates’ innovation, investments in product, and customer service were recognised with an array of accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East 2015 Awards.

?Citrus Waskaduwa, the exclusive young resort on the South Western coast recently celebrated its first full year of delivering Citrus Magic.  During the past year, the luxurious beach retreat has become a much sought after travel destination,..

?The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management (SLITHM), former Ceylon Hotel School & School of Tourism, is the only Government approved premier Institute in Sri Lanka, which was established by the Government in 1964...

?The most celebrated event in the world next to the Olympic Games that happens every five years since the inception in 1931, was launched amidst a distinctive world gathering by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on May 1st at the open air stage at

?Emirates is further enhancing the entertainment experience for Economy Class travellers with the launch of new, redesigned headsets for its award-winning ice entertainment system in Economy Class.

?The first section of the East Terminal of the Colombo Port was opened recently by Minister of Ports and Aviation Arjuna Ranatunga, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said in a statement.