Sri Lanka
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts plans Maldives and Sri Lanka expansion
Indian Ocean-based hospitality brand Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts has unveiled expansion plans for four more properties across the Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka emerges from the ashes in heartfelt appearance at ATM 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.”
Easter disaster: Series of blasts kill 207 in Sri Lanka
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.
Why Nikki Beach’s hotel brand is “ready for take off”
Purveyors of glam ocean front experiences Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts Global, have announced its new pipeline for 2019 and beyond.
Discover Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with Amari Galle
Here are some of the best things to do at Amari Galle, to make sure your Sri Lankan itinerary is an unforgettable one.
For your eyes only: #SoSriLanka goes for the millennials
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 diverse wildlife", in order to attract "millennial tourists".
AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand
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 city blessed by natural wonder and an enchanting way of life.
Galle Face Hotel and the “smart, sophisticated and energetic” GM it deserves
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.
Galle gosh: Five-star Le Grand opens in Sri Lanka
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.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launch exotic adventures with free flights and transfers
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched tour packages with ‘Free Flights & Transfers’ on new bookings made by 8 August 2018.
IHG set to open InterContinental Colombo in Sri Lankan capital
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management deal with Pearl Grand Tower Hotel Limited to open InterContinental Colombo in Sri Lanka.
Curated ‘holiday packages’ for the England Cricket Tour in Sri Lanka
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 work cut out against them.
Deutsche Hospitality lays foundation stones for schools in developing countries
German hotel company,Deutsche Hospitality has teamed up with the Fly & Help foundation to help build schools in Sri Lanka and Uganda.
Indian tourism sector to surge towards $48 billion by 2020 and ten million jobs by 2028, reports WTTC
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 put in place to cope with crisies and national emergencies.
Herman Wegmueller reveals scale of MG Group expansion plans
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 has set its sights on becoming a global interest.
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