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Sri Lanka

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.
Hotels

Authentically Sri Lankan, Jetwing Galle Heritage Home opens its  door to guests this season 

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023
Jetwing Hotels and Villas introduces its latest addition to the eclectic portfolio, Jetwing Galle Heritage Home. The exclusive and private villa is a lovingly restored traditional Southern…
Air

SriLankan Airlines takes the beauty of Jaffna to the world

Kristin Mariano Sep 5, 2023
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier and a prestigious oneworld member, as a prime promotor of country’s tourism, launched its latest campaign ‘The Colours of Jaffna.’ Considering…
Hotels

Savour Sri Lanka flavours at Lotus Cafe

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, in collaboration with Weligama Marriott Resort & Spa and Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort brings to you a special culinary food festival from 24th February …
Eturbo News

VIP Dinner at Centara GrandBeach Phuket for Travel Blog Exchange Asia 2022

Harry Johnson Nov 29, 2022 0
Centara Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Travel Blog Exchange Asia 2022, hosted an exclusive dinner followed by an evening of music, culture and entertainment to welcome VIP guests…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 Dec

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022
Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel.
Tourism

Top four reasons to visit Sri Lanka

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2022
Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. There are various reasons to visit this beautiful…
Sports Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau launches inter-match packages for the FIFA World Cup 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022
On the 2nd November Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau officially unveiled its unique travel packages for the FIFA World Cup 2022 fan base in Negombo, close to Bandaranaike International…
Tourism

Sri Lanka is open: Here’s why now is the best time to visit

Kristin Mariano Nov 18, 2022
With the relaxation of government travel advisories and an end to the local protests seen earlier in 2022, Sri Lanka is once again a safe, open and welcoming environment for visitors.…
Tourism Boards

Mastercard launches ‘Sri Lanka with Love’

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022
Mastercard, in order to encourage Indian tourists to explore Sri Lanka has launched a campaign called ‘Sri Lanka with Love.’
Tourism

Sri Lanka

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 29, 2022
On Saturday (27 August) the UK Foreign Office lifted its advice against travel to Sri Lanka with a state of emergency in the country coming to an end. This does of course not mean a…
Features

Ongoing economic, geopolitical crises make Sri Lanka tourism industry revival uphill task, says GlobalData

Kristin Mariano Aug 22, 2022
The travel and tourism sector is an important income generator for Sri Lanka. However, the ongoing economic crisis coupled with Ukraine–Russia war and China’s zero-COVID policy has put…
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka To Promote Ramayana Trial in India

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2022
Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka’s tourism brand Ambassador has said his country will concentrate on promoting the Ramayana trail to Indian tourists.
Tourism

Sri Lanka eyes Indian travellers for quick tourism revival

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2022
Sri Lanka will hold roadshows starting next month in five Indian cities to attract travellers seeking “wellness, leisure, and Ramayana-trail,” tours, corporate functions and destination…
Tourism

India tops Sri Lankan tourist market

Megha Paul Jun 9, 2022
As many as 5,562 tourists from India visited Sri Lanka in May followed by 3,723 from the UK, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises

Dmytro Makarov May 27, 2022
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises - With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…
Air

New Sri Lanka government to sell national airline

Megha Paul May 20, 2022
The new administration plans to privatise Sri Lankan Airlines, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said as the carrier lost $124 million in the year ending March 2021
Eturbo News

Ukraine invasion destroys Russian outbound tourism

Harry Johnson May 7, 2022
eTurboNews | eTN According to the latest industry data, Russian outbound tourism, already severely handicapped by the global COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, has fallen even further,…
Tourism

TAAI postpones 66th convention scheduled in Colombo

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2022
The 66th Convention & Exhibition of TAAI, which was scheduled to be held from 19-22 April 2022, in Colombo Sri Lanka, has been postponed
Tourism

Sri Lanka to issue long-term visas for travellers interested in investing

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2022
Sri Lankan cabinet has accepted a plan to offer long-term visas to tourists who are interested in investing in the island nation
Quarantine Free Travel

Sri Lanka scraps off PCR test for travellers from March

Megha Paul Mar 1, 2022
Fully vaccinated travellers do not need to take a PCR or Rapid Antigen test, to determine the COVID status before traveling to Sri Lanka from March

Sri Lanka, one of the most wonderful destinations to discover: Find out how to undertake this trip

Chris Head Feb 17, 2022
Sri Lanka is one of Asia's most wonderful destinations and a must-see for any travel enthusiast. This nation truly has it all, from stunning scenery to thrilling wildlife safaris. This place…
Tourism

Sri Lanka logs in tourism boom with highest travellers from India

Megha Paul Jan 5, 2022
Sri Lanka received the highest number of foreign tourists in December 2021, with majority of the holidaymakers from India 
Tourism

‘Visit Sri Lanka Year’ in 2022 to revive tourism industry

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2021
Sri Lankan government is all set to declare 2022 as the "Visit Sri Lanka Year" in line with the integrated five-year Global Communication Campaign (GCC)
Vaccination Updates

Sri Lanka to make Covid vaccine card mandatory for entry in public places

Megha Paul Dec 13, 2021
Sri Lanka is mulling to make the Covid vaccine card mandatory for those entering public places, the President’s Office has announced

Sri Lanka to launch tourism promotion campaign in 5 countries

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2021
Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the government will launch a special tourism promotion programme in five countries to boost tourism

Sri Lanka gives COVID-19 booster shots for frontline and tourism staff

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ordered frontline workers and tourism staff to be given a third booster shot of Covid-19 vaccine next month

Sri Lanka records more than 7K tourist arrivals in October

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2021
Over 7,000 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this month, giving a boost to the country’s tourism industry which took a blow due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Tourism

Sri Lanka to restart ETA service for vaccinated travellers

Megha Paul Oct 18, 2021
Sri Lankan government has announced that it has decided to restart the on-arrival Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) service at its airports for fully vaccinated international travellers
Tourism

Indians top foreign tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Oct 12, 2021
Sri Lanka has welcomed 13,547 foreign tourists in September 2021, of which 8,528 were Indians who topped the list of arrivals to the island nation

New bonanza! Sri Lankan Airlines offers ‘buy one get one free’ for Indian travellers

Megha Paul Sep 1, 2021
Sri Lankan Airlines has introduced a buy one get one free offer for Indian leisure travellers on their Colombo return tickets
Vaccination Updates

Sri Lanka opens for fully vaccinated Indian travellers

Megha Paul Aug 25, 2021
Fully vaccinated travellers from India will now be able to travel to Sri Lanka
Reopening updates

Sri Lanka postpones travel bubble with India

Megha Paul Apr 21, 2021
Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed ‘travel bubble’ with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India
Reopening updates

India announces travel bubble with Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Apr 12, 2021
India has established a bilateral air bubble arrangement with Sri Lanka for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Ministry of…
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, an island with infinite possibilities

Chris Head Feb 16, 2021
Sri Lanka is a country with a rich history and beautiful landscapes. The island is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and it’s easy to see why. While covid currently prevents us…
Reopening updates

Sri Lanka to welcome back tourists from 21 January

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2021
Sri Lanka will reopen its borders to foreign tourists on 21 January after a 10-month hiatus with travellers subject to tough Covid-19 protocols
Tourism

High hopes for Sri Lanka reopening on January 21

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2021
All systems go for Sri Lanka reopening for foreign travellers on January 21.
Reopening updates

Sri Lanka welcomes first batch of travellers after eight months

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2020
A group of Ukrainian tourists on 28 December became the first batch of holidayers to visit Sri Lanka in more than eight months after the island nation put curbs on international travel
Global

Sri Lanka defers airspace reopening

Megha Paul Dec 29, 2020
Sri Lanka has postponed the reopening of its airspace for commercial flights to prevent the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus

Sri Lanka waives off parking and landing costs for international flights from 26 December

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2020
Sri Lanka has decided to waive off parking and landing costs for international flights when the country opens up its skies later this month after being shut down for over eight months

Sri Lanka to resume international flights from 26 Dec

Megha Paul Dec 16, 2020
Sri Lanka will resume international flights operations from 26 December, eight months after they were closed in view of the COVID-19 outbreak

Sri Lanka and Grenada new entrants in WTTC Safe Travels stamp for safety protocols

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2020
Sri Lanka and Grenada are among the latest destinations to begin using the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp

Geoffrey Bawa on spotlight: Country estate of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated architect relaunched

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2020
An important part of Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage, Lunuganga re-opens as a nine-bedroom property
Tourism Boards

Sri Lanka to reopen borders in August under rigid guidelines

Kristin Mariano Jun 9, 2020
Sri Lanka is in the midst of preparation of reopening its borders to international visitors starting August 1. Sri Lanka Tourism has prepared guidelines and precautionary measures to ensure…

Resplendent Ceylon unveils ‘SafeStay’ Initiative

Megha Paul May 19, 2020
Resplendent Ceylon, the pioneer in luxury experiential travel in Sri Lanka and the sole Sri Lankan members of Relais & Chateaux, has unveiled ‘SafeStay’ initiative. It includes a…

GoAir to start Colombo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020
In continuation of its expansion in South Asia, GoAir is set to start direct flights from Delhi to Colombo and Bengaluru to Colombo from 20 March. Jeh Wadia, managing director of…

VFS Global brings Lithuania visa services to Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020
Residents of Sri Lanka travelling to Lithuania can now apply for their visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the capital city of Colombo. Prior to this, customers had to…

Anantara Kalutara unveils mobile app showcasing Geoffrey Bawa’s architecture

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020
Anantara Kalutara Resort has introduced its app showcasing the iconic architecture of the resort, which was partially designed by Sri Lanka’s most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa. His…

What’s new and upcoming in Sri Lanka tourism for 2020

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020
Product managers creating holidays in Sri Lanka believe 2020 will be a positive year due to better road infrastructure, the increasing popularity of ecotourism products, new and flexible…
Hospitality

STAAH and Negete strengthen presence in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Jan 9, 2020
Building on the milestone achieved, of reaching 10,000 partner properties, STAAH, hospitality technology solutions provider, along with Negete, the authorised reseller of STAAH in Sri…
Tourism

Sri Lankan experiential travel operator targets UK market

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020
Tapping into the potential of the UK market, Sri Lankan experiential travel specialist, Eco Team has now appointed Jean-Marc Flambert as country envoy for UK. Talking about the new…

Sri Lanka extends free tourist visa facility for 48 countries

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020
As Sri Lanka tries to revive the tourism sector, which was hit by the Easter Sunday bombings, the country has extended the free visa-on-arrival scheme till 30 April for the citizens of…

SriLankan Airlines gets new chairman

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019
Ashok Pathirage has been appointed as chairman of the SriLankan Airlines Group by its principal shareholder, the government of Sri Lanka. Pathirage is a leading businessman and…

Cricket and wanderlust: Experience Travel unveils Sri Lanka tour holidays

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019
Experience Travel Group has opened bookings for its Curious Travellers Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka. The tour will enable travellers to combine a stylish and tailor-made holiday to Sri…

Vistara to start Mumbai-Colombo service

Megha Paul Oct 29, 2019
Vistara, a full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced a six-time-a-week (except Wednesdays) direct service to Colombo, Sri Lanka from…
Air

Premier Holidays and Emirates launch campaign to promote Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Oct 18, 2019
Premier Holidays and Emirates have partnered to promote Sri Lanka in a joint autumn campaign. The operator has many offers on sale until 31 October to attract clients for their next…

Korean Air helps renovate damaged homes in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019
Korean Air’s volunteer group performed volunteer work in Sri Lanka in October for the underprivileged local community in the suburbs of Colombo. The area was severely damaged by the…

Golfasian expands golf holidays to Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019
Golfers can now indulge in a golf holiday to Sri Lanka with Asia's largest golf tour operator, Golfasian. As part of an ongoing expansion and increasing requests from return customers,…
Global

Road to recovery: Cinnamon Hotels to host Future of Tourism Summit in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2019
Recognising the need to uplift Sri Lanka’s travel industry in the wake of 4/20 incident, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is set to host the third edition of the ‘Future of Tourism Summit’…

Sri Lanka unveils new measures to boost India inbound

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019
The Sri Lankan government has launched an ambitious tourism promotion programme in aiming to give a boost to the key revenue-generating sector of the island nation by attracting more…

Cinnamon launches ‘Bring A Friend Home’ campaign to speed up tourism recovery in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Aug 19, 2019
Cinnamon’s Bring A Friend Home (BAFH) introduces an exclusive initiative to spearhead tourism in Sri Lanka and also to overcome challenges faced by the tourism industry. BAFH encourages…
Tourism

Sri Lanka to issue free visas for Chinese tourists

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2019
In a bid to attract one of the biggest source markets of outbound travellers in the world, Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal from the Sri Lanka Tourism Ministry to…
Cruise

Sri Lanka keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports

Megha Paul Jul 18, 2019
Kavan Ratnayaka, chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), has revealed that the SLPA is keen on enhancing connectivity with Indian ports using ferry services to facilitate easier…
Air

Srilankan bullish on Colombo-Delhi route, unveils third freqeuncy

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2019
SriLankan Airlines has announced additional frequencies between Colombo and Delhi to take its total weekly offerings between the two capitals to 18 flights. Apart from the existing two…
Associations

Sri Lanka Tourism alliance upbeat about reviving travel

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019
Sri Lanka’s much-loved hoteliers, including Resplendent Ceylon, Uga Escapes and Taj Hotels have united with like-minded travel industry professionals to create the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Airlines and Aviation

Sri Lanka launches packages for Indian tourists

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2019
Sri Lanka Tourism in collaboration with Sri Lankan Airlines, The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) and inbound tour operators has introduced attractive packages, specifically…
Hospitality

Cinnamon to start edutainment camps in Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Jun 25, 2019
Summer Escapes by Cinnamon opens a window into an interactive and engaging environment for children to explore their talents, learn new skills and create wonderful memories while…
Tourism

Experience Travel Group backs Love Sri Lanka tourism campaign

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2019
London-based Experience Travel Group (ETG) has thrown its weight behind a campaign to boost Sri Lanka's tourism industry after being severely hit by the Easter Sunday bombings. The…
Hotels

Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo to reopen after deadly Easter attacks

Megha Paul Jun 12, 2019
Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo announced that it will partially reopen on 12 June, seven weeks after the property was attacked by a suicide bomber on Easter Sunday. The Shangri-La Hotel in…
Air

Air India to resume additional Delhi-Colombo flight

Megha Paul Jun 11, 2019
Air India will resume its additional flight on Delhi-Colombo route from 15 July, Hardeep Singh Puri, the civil aviation minister said. The national carrier had stopped operating the…
Tourism

Sri Lanka continues visa-on-arrival for India

Megha Paul Jun 11, 2019
Chamari Rodrigo, consul general of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, has said that the visa-on-arrival scheme for visitors of Indian nationality continues undisturbed. A written statement from the…
Global

Sri Lankan Tourism outlines “aggressive” stance against terrorism

Alastair Newport May 13, 2019
As Sri Lanka returns to normalcy after the tragic events on Easter Sunday that interrupted a decade of peace and prosperity in the island, Sri Lanka Tourism is illustrating what Sri Lankans…
Global

Sri Lanka mulls tax amnesty to boost tourism after blasts

Kristin Mariano May 6, 2019
The explosions that happened on Easter Sunday have a negative effect on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and the country is considering a tax amnesty program in order to help companies recover…
Hotels

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts plans Maldives and Sri Lanka expansion

Tian Tolentino May 3, 2019
Indian Ocean-based hospitality brand Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has unveiled expansion plans for four more properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Tourism Boards

Sri Lanka emerges from the ashes in heartfelt appearance at ATM 2019

Kristin Mariano May 1, 2019
“Sri Lanka will not be beaten by terror. We will take this opportunity to demonstrate to the global media, tour operators, airlines and the world that Sri Lanka is committed to security.”
Hotels

Easter disaster: Series of blasts kill 207 in Sri Lanka

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2019
At least 207 people were killed and hundreds injured in a series of bomb explosions across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, one of the widely celebrated for Christians.
Hospitality

Why Nikki Beach’s hotel brand is “ready for take off”

Alastair Newport Apr 10, 2019
Purveyors of glam ocean front experiences Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts Global, have announced its new pipeline for 2019 and beyond.
Partner content

Discover Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with Amari Galle

Tian Tolentino Dec 17, 2018
Here are some of the best things to do at Amari Galle, to make sure your Sri Lankan itinerary is an unforgettable one.
Travel Agents

For your eyes only: #SoSriLanka goes for the millennials

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 7, 2018
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is partnering with acclaimed wildlife producer, Nicola Brown, to create what they call "a film shot from the viewpoint of Sri Lanka’s rich and…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand

Kristin Mariano Oct 23, 2018
You can now book AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight four times a week. Flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, a destination for faithful Buddhists as well as a…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Galle Face Hotel and the “smart, sophisticated and energetic” GM it deserves

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2018
Last week it was announced the legendary Sri Lankan hotel, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo had taken on international hospitality veteran and luxury expert Robert C. Hauck as the new GM.
Sri Lanka

Galle gosh: Five-star Le Grand opens in Sri Lanka

Alastair Newport Sep 14, 2018
Sri Lankan hospitality firm Asia Leisure has announced the opening of its new hotel Le Grand, Galle, overlooking the Indian Ocean and nearby UNESCO world heritage site the Galle Fort.
Cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launch exotic adventures with free flights and transfers

Tian Tolentino Jul 27, 2018
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched tour packages with ‘Free Flights & Transfers’ on new bookings made by 8 August 2018.
Hospitality

IHG set to open InterContinental Colombo in Sri Lankan capital

Tian Tolentino Jul 18, 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management deal with Pearl Grand Tower Hotel Limited to open InterContinental Colombo in Sri Lanka. 
Tourism

Curated ‘holiday packages’ for the England Cricket Tour in Sri Lanka

Tian Tolentino May 11, 2018
As the England Cricket Team prepares to tour Sri Lanka, Experience Travel Group gives the inside scoop on how to catch the key tour matches, where to stay, and why England will have their…
Hotels

Deutsche Hospitality lays foundation stones for schools in developing countries

Tian Tolentino Apr 20, 2018
German hotel company,Deutsche Hospitality has teamed up with the Fly & Help foundation to help build schools in Sri Lanka and Uganda.
Tourism

Indian tourism sector to surge towards $48 billion by 2020 and ten million jobs by 2028, reports WTTC

Alastair Newport Mar 22, 2018
It has been revealed today that India can expect to look forward to adding a further ten million jobs to the travel and tourism industry in the next ten years, if the right procedures are…
Hotels

Herman Wegmueller reveals scale of MG Group expansion plans

Alastair Newport Feb 22, 2018
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…
Hotels

Louis T Collection presents its new senior vice president

Alastair Newport Dec 22, 2017 2
Hospitality executive Mikael Svensson has joined hospitality management and building solutions company Louis T Collection as senior vice president. Svensson will oversee operations of the…
Hotels

Centara Hotels and Resorts 3 point plan for change

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2017 0
Following Centara’s recent announcement that it had strengthened its management team by welcoming back seasoned industry professional Markland Blaiklock, in a newly formed role of Deputy…
Hotels

Onyx doubles down in Sri Lanka

Alastair Newport Nov 16, 2017 20
ONYX Hospitality, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, will launch a brand-new Amari hotel in the Sri Lankan capital city of Colombo.
Sri Lanka

Amari Galle Sri Lanka

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 16
Sri Lanka, an island nation strategically situated in the Indian Ocean, steeped in rich culture and history, natural beauty, and stunning coastlines offers a unique blend of hidden…
Airlines and Aviation

Sri Lankan airlines to launch social media competition at WTM

Jill Sayles Nov 3, 2017 13
SriLankan Airlines is offering a travel agent the chance to win a pair of Economy Class tickets from the UK to Sri Lanka at this year’s World Travel Market.  To enter the competition,…
Hotels

Sri Lanka’s only 18-hole golf resort signs Moshi Perera

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 18
Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka has announced Moshi Perera has been appointed as the hotel’s new general manager.
Tourism

Does Sri Lanka have what the GCC want?

Alastair Newport Oct 18, 2017 15
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is set to launch a promotional road show that will see a delegation of Sri Lanka Tourism officials, as well as Sri Lanka’s leading hotels and tourism…
Hotels

Colombo powers MICE strength with Shangri-La

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 9
Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is set to become the most extensive and versatile events venue in Sri Lanka when it opens its doors on 17th November 2017. The hotel will boast over 3,500sqm of…
Hotels

Marriott International stakes a claim in Sri-Lanka

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 15
Marriott Hotels, has announced the opening of Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, the group’s first hotel in Sri Lanka.
Hotels

Cantaloupe Hotels unveils Michelin star chef for Colombo restaurant

Alastair Newport Sep 28, 2017
Sri Lankan boutique hotel operator, Cantaloupe Hotels Group, is expanding into Colombo with its new rooftop restaurant concept Botanik, in the centre of the city’s financial district.
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines achieves superior level of on-time performance

Michael Mackey Sep 12, 2017
SriLankan Airlines recorded a consistently superior on-time performance during the first six months of this year, the carrier said. Latest statistics by the global flight data tracker…
Sri Lanka

Whale of a Time Experiences

Michael Mackey Sep 7, 2017
Cantaloupe Hotel Group has launched a series of ‘Big Blue’ experiences at two of its boutique hotels in Galle, on Sri Lanka's south coast. The waters off the island's…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds more flights to South Asian capitals

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2017
Qatar Airways continues to expand its South Asian operations with the launch of additional flights to two regional capitals: Colombo and Dhaka. Effective 1 September 2017, the…
Hotels

Where to Stay: the latest hotels in KL, Nagoya, Colombo and more

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2017
Favehotel Tuban Location: On Basuki Rachmad Road in Tuban, the seaport in East Java, three hours' drive from Surabaya's Juanda International Airport Grade: Economy Keys: 105…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? Thai Smile Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds capacity to Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017
Qatar Airways will increase the number of seats it offers to and from Sri Lanka next month, with the introduction of a new flight and larger aircraft. On 1 August 2017, the Doha-based…
Hotels

Amari makes debut in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017
Onyx Hospitality Group has launched a brand new Amari hotel the historic city of Galle, marking the upscale brand's entry into Sri Lanka. The 172-room Amari Galle is a beachfront…
Airlines and Aviation

Sri Lanka to welcome first ever A380 flight

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017
Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 flight to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport next month, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has flown to…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong gets new Sri Lankan link

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017
Hong Kong residents will soon be offered a new direct connection to Colombo, following the rearrangement of SriLankan Airlines' Asian operations. Effective 15 July 2017, the national…
Hotels

Hilton expands upscale pipeline in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017
Hilton has expanded its hotel pipeline in Sri Lanka to seven properties with the signing of another upscale hotel. The company has penned an agreement to manage the 140-room DoubleTree by…
Road

Hertz brings three car rental brands to Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott May 29, 2017
Visitors to Sri Lanka now have a series of international car rental brands to choose from, after Hertz made its debut in the country. The company has signed a multi-brand franchise…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan unveils first routes for new aircraft

Jill Sayles Apr 11, 2017
SriLankan Airlines will start taking delivery of its brand new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft this summer, and the national carrier has revealed the routes on which it is planning to…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? T’way Airlines Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Guest Column

Stepping into Sri Lanka’s south

Gemma Greenwood Apr 9, 2017
Sri Lanka’s south is on the cusp of change. “It’s like we hit a gold mine and are running into it,” said Skandha Ponniah, marketing manager for travel company Sri Lanka in Style…
Travel Tech

Sabre helps drive online travel in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017
Sabre, the travel technology company, recently held a major event for the travel trade in Sri Lanka, with the aim of showcasing the company's solutions and advancing the country's online…
Hotels

Hilton hits six in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017
Hilton has made a significant move into Sri Lanka, with the signing of management agreements for six hotels and resorts across the country. The deals, which were penned with Melwa…
Guest Column

Stepping into Sri Lanka’s south

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017
Sri Lanka’s south is on the cusp of change. “It’s like we hit a gold mine and are running into it,” said Skandha Ponniah, marketing manager for travel company Sri Lanka in Style…
United States

Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, the US and Czech Republic

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2017
Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, 1.5 hours' drive from Colombo Grade: Upscale Keys: 180 Facilities:…
United States

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, the US, Sri Lanka and more

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017
Jetwing Colombo Seven Location: Ward Place, in the centre of Sri Lanka's capital city Grade: Upscale Keys: 70 plus 28 serviced apartments Facilities: Rooftop restaurant, bar, pool…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka) When? Five times a week, effective immediately Who? Gulf Air Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
Hotels

Carlson breaks new ground with first Sri Lankan hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has broken ground on its first ever property in Sri Lanka. The company held a ceremony recently to mark the start of construction work on the Park Inn by…
Hotels

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts marks its Sri Lanka debut

Gemma Greenwood Jan 18, 2017
 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a strikingly-modern property in Colombo, introducing a unique hospitality concept that brings attitude and altitude to the Sri Lankan capital.…
Hotels

Mövenpick makes Sri Lankan debut with landmark tower

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has entered Sri Lanka with the launch of a new property in the country's capital, Colombo. The new Mövenpick Hotel Colombo becomes the city’s first new…
Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, China, India and Australia

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017
Jetwing Lake Location: 5km from town of Dambulla, central Sri Lanka Grade: Upscale Keys: 94 Facilities: 71-metre pool, spa, gym, two restaurants (including Chinese) Meeting space:…
Airlines and Aviation

SilkAir to start flying to Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016
SilkAir will launch its first flights to Sri Lanka next year, as it takes over some of Singapore Airlines' Colombo services. Effective 8 April 2017, the regional airline will start…
Cruise

Costa kicks off first season of South Asian sailings

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2016
Costa Cruises will embark on its inaugural season of sailings from India on Friday (16 December 2016). The company's Costa neoClassica cruise ship will homeport in Mumbai this winter,…
Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds new daily Sri Lankan service

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2016
Jet Airways will add another route linking India with Sri Lanka next month. Commencing on 5 January 2017, the new flights will operate daily, direct between Bengaluru and Colombo.…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar enters Sri Lanka with new GSA

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016
Trafalgar has appointed Jetwing Travels as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) for Sri Lanka, marking the company's entry into the Sri Lankan FIT outbound market.   The move will offer…
Airlines and Aviation

South Maldives gets first international flights

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2016
Gan International Airport, the former British air base in the south of the Maldives, has welcomed its first international commercial flights. SriLankan Airlines has launched a new…
Hotels

Sri Lankan arrivals surge as hoteliers flock to country

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016
International visitor arrivals to Sri Lanka have showed strong double-digit growth in 2016, and international hotel groups are now flocking to the island to capitalise on the rising…
Cruise

Costa prepares for industry-first season of South Asian sailings

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2016
Costa Cruises has geared up for its inaugural South Asian season with an event onboard one of its cruise ships. Costa Luminosa, which is currently sailing around the world, docked in…
Hotels

Sri Lankan hotel rates surge in 2016

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2016
Hotel rates in Sri Lanka have increased sharply in 2016, in tandem with a double-digit rise in visitor arrivals. Ahead of the inaugural Asia Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference…
Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air adds Colombo to its network

Gemma Greenwood Nov 13, 2016
Gulf Air will launch services to the Sri Lankan capital city, Colombo, in 19 January 2017. The Bahrain carrier will fly five times weekly from Manama to Bandaranaike International…
Tourism Boards

Sri Lankan arrivals continue to soar

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2016
Sri Lanka's tourism industry is booming, with the trend of double-digit growth continuing in October 2016. According to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development…
Tourism Boards

Sri Lanka to develop huge tourism zones

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016
Sri Lanka has unveiled plans to launch a series of themed tourism development zones, in a bid to draw more international investment and tourists to the island. At least five and up to…
Hotels

Anantara doubles up in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Oct 18, 2016
Thailand’s Minor Hotels has opened its second luxury Anantara property in Sri Lanka. The Anantara Kalutara Resort is located on the island’s southwest coast, 10 minutes from the town of…
Hotels

New boutique beach hotel to open in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016
The company behind the recent KK by George boutique hotel in Galle has unveiled plans to open a new property on Sri Lanka's coast. Scheduled to launch in December 2016, the new KK Beach…
Travel Tech

Gulf Air launches global dynamic interline pricing tool in Sri Lanka

Gemma Greenwood Jul 30, 2016
Gulf Air has launched its Instant Book and Price tool for travel agencies in Sri Lanka in coordination with its General Sales Agent (GSA) Mack Air, technology partner Clarity Airline…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines launches Arabic-language website

Gemma Greenwood Jul 4, 2016
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member airline of one world, has launched its Arabic website, providing its Middle Eastern travellers an enhanced and personalised…
Hotels

Jetwing opens resort on Sri Lanka’s east coast

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016
Jetwing, the Sri Lankan hotel group, has unveiled a new upscale resort on the country's less developed east coast. The new Sunrise by Jetwing is set on Passikudah Bay, overlooking a…
Hotels

Hotel doorman reaches 50 years of service

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2016
A hotel doorman in Sri Lanka has reached the incredible milestone of 50 years of service. Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Punchi Banda started out at the Galle Face Hotel in 1966. Now, at 71…
Tourism

Chinese arrivals drive Sri Lankan tourism growth

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2016
A sharp rise in the number of Chinese visitors to Sri Lanka is driving the growth of the island nation’s tourism industry, new data has revealed. According to figures released this…
Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways enters into code-share with SriLankan Airlines

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016
In a recent development, Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines, both members of the oneworld alliance, have strengthened their cooperation with a bilateral code-share relationship.…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan expands route map with Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016
SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…
Hotels

Vista Rooms moves into Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2016
Vista Rooms, the Indian low-cost hotel network, has announced its first foray into Sri Lanka. The company has now partnered with more than 200 hotels in 25 cities across the country,…
Airlines and Aviation

Air India introduces Air Pass for Buddhist pilgrims

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2016
Air India has introduced a new ‘Air Pass’ covering major cities of Buddhist Interest in India, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Launched on 7 March, this is a coupon-based scheme for journeys…
Hotels

Shangri-La to debut in Sri Lanka with huge coastal resort

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016
Shangri-La will open a huge resort in Sri Lanka this summer, marking the Hong Kong-based hotel group's debut in the country. Welcoming its first guests on 1 June 2016, Shangri-La’s…
Hotels

Jetwing debuts in Jaffna

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2016
Jetwing, the Sri Lankan hotel group, has opened its first hotel in the northern city of Jaffna. Set in a seven-storey building, the hotel offers 55 rooms, all of which are…
Hotels

First Sri Lankan Amari set for 2016 opening

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2016
Thailand's Onyx Hospitality Group has confirmed that its first Amari hotel in Sri Lanka is scheduled to open this year. The new Amari Galle Sri Lanka is "progressing on schedule",…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds extra daily flight to Colombo

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016
Emirates has announced plans to launch an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo. Effective 1 August 2016, the airline will operate five daily flights to the Sri Lankan…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Khiri Travel adds forest camping in Sri Lankan hills

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016
Khiri Travel has introduced a new forest hiking trip in the hills of central Sri Lanka. The new three-day/two-night trip takes guests from Ohiya to Bambarakanda and includes guides, a…
Hotels

Jetwing opens tented camp in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2016
Sri Lankan hotel company Jetwing has opened a new tented camp close to Yala National Park. The new Jetwing Yala Tented Camp is an extension of the existing Jetwing Yala luxury resort,…
Hotels

Anantara makes debut in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015
Anantara launched its first luxury resort in Sri Lanka this month, located on the country's south coast. The new 152-key Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort is set on an 8.5-hectare…
Airlines and Aviation

Malindo Air flies to Sri Lanka and Vietnam

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015
Malindo Air has opened bookings for its first ever routes to Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The Kuala Lumpur-based carrier has confirmed that services to Sri Lanka's capital Colombo will get…
Hotels

Jetwing to launch new “agro-resort” in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2015
Sri Lankan hotel company Jetwing will launch a new resort in a rural setting near the town of Wellawaya. Scheduled to welcome its first guests in December 2015, Jetwing Kaduruketha is…
Hotels

Jetwing opens jet water sports centre in Negombo

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015
Sri Lankan hotel company Jetwing has opened a new jet water sports centre in the resort town of Negombo. The usually still waters of the Negombo Lagoon will now play host to a series…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan progresses with fleet renewal plan

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015
SriLankan Airlines will take delivery of its fifth brand new Airbus A330-300 aircraft next week, as it progresses with its fleet renewal plan. The national carrier embarked on the…
Airlines and Aviation

Austrian launches first flights to Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2015
Austrian Airlines operated its inaugural flight to Sri Lanka this week. The new service touched down at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport on Tuesday, following a direct…
Airlines and Aviation

Air China boosts South Asian connections

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2015
Air China is planning to launch a series of new South Asian services, including flights to India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Maldives. On 25 October, the Chinese carrier will…
Hotels

Ani Villas brings private luxury concept to Asia

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2015
Ani Villas, which operates a private luxury resort in Anguilla, has unveiled plans to make its debut in Asia. The company has revealed details of its first two properties in the region: a…
Airlines and Aviation

Chinese airlines expand South Asian links

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2015
Airlines in China are adding more connections to cities in South Asia. On Saturday (26 September), China Eastern Airlines commenced a new direct flight between Shanghai and Sri…
Hotels

Plateno signs fourth hotel in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2015
Plateno Hotels Group has continued to expand in South Asia with the signing of its fourth hotel in Sri Lanka. The company has penned a deal with Welcome Regency to manage a 102-room…
Airlines and Aviation

South Asia to need 40,000 more pilots

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2015
Airlines based in South Asia will need to find and train 40,000 new pilots over the next 20 years, according Boeing. In the latest edition of its 'Boeing Pilot & Technician…
Airlines and Aviation

Nepal, Sri Lanka plan direct flights

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2015
Travellers could soon be able to fly direct between Nepal and Sri Lanka, with airlines in both countries revealing plans to launch new routes. Nepal Airlines and Mihin Lanka Airlines…
Hotels

Plateno continues South Asian expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2015
Plateno Hotels Group has unveiled the latest stage in its South Asian expansion strategy, with the launch of its first property in the Maldives. The former Plumeria Boutique Guest…
Hotels

Anantara to launch first resort in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2015
Thailand's Minor Hotel Group will open its first Anantara resort in Sri Lanka in the fourth quarter of 2015. Located in a 17-hectare beachfront setting on the island's south coast,…
Hotels

Plateno Hotels to debut in Colombo

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2015
Plateno Hotels Group has signed an agreement to manage its first hotel in Colombo. A new 181-room midscale hotel being developed by Fairway Holdings will be branded as the ZMAX…
Cruise

Norwegian embarks on first ever Indian cruises

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will launch its first ever cruises to India, Sri Lanka and the Gulf region next year. The move marks part of the company's return to the Far East in the…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India acquires Luxe Asia

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2015
Thomas Cook India has sealed the acquisition of Luxe Asia, a destination management company based in Sri Lanka. The deal, which was conducted through the company's subsidiary, Thomas…
Hotels

Plateno Hotels brings Portofino brand to Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2015
Plateno Hotels Group has signed an agreement to launch its luxury Portofino hotel brand in Sri Lanka. The Ranna 212 Beach Resort in Tangalle, on Sri Lanka's south coast, will be…
Serviced Apartments

Oakwood to debut in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2015
Oakwood has unveiled plans to open its first serviced residence in Sri Lanka. Scheduled to open in early 2016, Oakwood Apartments Colombo will offer 78 fully-furnished apartments,…
Hotels

Jetwing outlines Sri Lankan expansion plans

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2015
Sri Lankan hotel group Jetwing has unveiled plans for as series of new and expanded properties to launch in the coming months. In September 2015, the company will launch two new…
Airlines and Aviation

Kolkata tourism to get a boost with SriLankan-Mihin Lanka code share

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2015
SriLankan Airlines recently announced a code share agreement with Mihin Lanka for the operations of flights between Kolkata and Colombo. With commencement of the new code share with…
Hotels

Jetwing expands Sri Lankan portfolio

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2015
Sri Lankan hotel group Jetwing has expanded its portfolio with the opening of Calamansi Cove by Jetwing, a new property in the small fishing village of Balapitiya, on Sri Lanka's south…
Hotels

Dilmah Tea develops Sri Lankan hotel collection

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015
The Fernando family, which founded the Dilmah Tea company, has announced the launch of a new collection of hotels in Sri Lanka. The new company, Resplendent Ceylon, will manage a…
Hotels

Onyx expands in Sri Lanka with Ozo Kandy

Mark Elliott May 3, 2015
Onyx Hospitality Group has continued to expand in Sri Lanka with the opening of the Ozo Kandy. Located close to the town centre and overlooking Kandy Lake and the surrounding hills,…
Airlines and Aviation

THAI Smile moves into South Asia

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2015
THAI Smile, the low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways, will launch its first routes to South Asia in the coming months, it has been reported. Thailand's English language newspaper, The…
Tourism

India boosts tourism ties with Indian Ocean

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2015
India has hosted a conference designed to enhance its tourism ties with countries in the Indian Ocean region. Dr Mahesh Sharma, India's Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil…
OTAs & Tour Operators

SpiceRoads cycles Sri Lanka “from tip to tip”

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2015
Asian bicycle tour operator SpiceRoads has launched a new itinerary that takes guests from the northernmost tip to the southernmost point of Sri Lanka. The 'Sri Lanka Tip to Tip by Road…
Hotels

Sun launches new hotel in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2015
The Sun group has unveiled its first hotel in Sri Lanka. The new Sun Aqua Pasikduah officially opened its doors on 5 March 2015, following a soft launch in December. One of the first…
Hotels

Work starts on Sri Lanka’s first Amari hotel

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2015
Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its first Amari hotel in Sri Lanka. The Amari Galle will be a new upscale hotel located on the Galle…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan boosts Asia Pacific connections with Jetstar deal

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2015
SriLankan Airlines will soon be able to offer a greater range of services to Southeast Asia and Australia, following the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Asia.…
Hotels

Sri Lanka’s Jetwing unveils second Hotel J

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2015
Sri Lankan hotel group Jetwing has unveiled its second "select service" Hotel J property. Following a partnership with Japan's Bansei Securities, the company has now launched the…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad retimes US flights for better South Asian connections

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2015
Etihad Airways has announced a number of changes to its North American flight schedules, intended to enable more convenient connections for passengers in the Indian sub-continent.…
Bhutan

New company offers South Asian walking holidays

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2015
A new company has been founded that offers walking holidays across South Asia. Wandering the World was officially launched this week by Glenyce Johnson, former managing director at…
Hotels

New luxury eco-resort to open in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2015
Plans have been unveiled for a new luxury boutique eco-resort, located near the Sri Lankan city of Galle. Opening in summer 2015, Tri is being marketed as "Sri Lanka’s first truly…
Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Khiri goes carbon neutral in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014
Khiri Travel has unveiled a new tour in Sri Lanka that will have no impact on the environment. The 14-day carbon neutral trip will see guests stay in eco-lodges and tented camps, and…
Hotels

Starwood expands footprint in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the latest stage in its Sri Lankan expansion plan, with the signing of a new Sheraton resort in Kosgoda, on the country's southwest coast.…
Airlines and Aviation

Air China to link Colombo‏ with Chengdu

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2014
Air China will expand its operations in South Asia next year with the launch of a new route to Colombo. Commencing in early February 2015, the Chinese national carrier will operate…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan adds Asian links with JAL

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014
SriLankan Airlines have signed a new agreement to expand its operations in East Asia. Under a new codeshare agreement with its oneworld alliance partner Japan Airlines, SriLankan will…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Pacific World expands in South Asia

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2014
Pacific World, the DMC and event management company, is expanding into two more South Asian nations - Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The company, which is a subsidiary of TUI Travel, has…
Maldives

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2014
MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…
Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways expands key international routes

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2014
Jet Airways has boosted its international operations with the addition of extra flights to three key destinations - Bangkok, Colombo and Doha. Earlier this month, Jet added a third daily…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan welcomes first new A330

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2014
SriLankan Airlines has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The new long-haul aircraft touched down at Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport recently,…
Airlines and Aviation

Mihin Lanka to launch Lahore flights

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2014
Mihin Lanka Airlines has confirmed that it will launch services to the Pakistani city of Lahore next month. Commencing on 17 November 2014, the Sri Lankan airline will operate three…
Hotels

Dilmah Tea owner adds resort in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2014
The family that owns the Dilmah Tea company has opened a new resort in Sri Lanka. Cape Weligama becomes the second hotel venture for Resplendent Ceylon, which is owned by the Fernando…
Airlines and Aviation

BA suspends Sri Lanka flights

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2014
British Airways will cease operating flights to Sri Lanka next year. The company currently operates services from London to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, via the Maldives, but from…
Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines codeshares to Australia with Qantas

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2014
SriLankan Airlines has penned a codeshare agreement with its new oneworld alliance partner, Qantas. From 26 October 2014, Qantas will place its 'QF' code on SriLankan's daily…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Khiri Travel to launch in Sri Lanka

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2014
Khiri Travel will launch a new company in Sri Lanka this November. The initiative follows a joint venture between Bangkok-based Khiri and Sri Lankan DMC Luxe Asia. Following the…
Airlines and Aviation

Cinnamon Air forays into UAE, Qatar

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2014
Sri Lanka’s domestic airline has recently taken on Aviareps as its representative in UAE and Qatar. The appointment was made as the airline seeks to firmly establish and strengthen its…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014
ABHISHEK SAHAI has been named as the new general manager of The Leela Palace Udaipur. An hotelier with more than 14 years' experience, Sahai joins the hotel from The Leela Mumbai where…
Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways boosts Sri Lankan services

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2014
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Sri Lanka with the launch of a second daily flight between Mumbai and Colombo. Set to commence on 5 November 2014, the new service will…
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