The Invitees taking part in the SriLankan Airlines’ Global Sales Conference 2022 are currently arriving in the country, from across the airline’s extensive network ranging from Europe; the Middle East; Indian subcontinent; Asia-Pacific; and Australia. The invitees consist over 150 leading international travel agents who predominantly market Sri Lanka and the airline’s General Sales Agents (GSAs) that represent the airline …
Kathmandu, November 28 (The Rising Nepal): As the economic situation of Sri Lanka is gradually coming back to normal, Nepal may receive more travelers from that country in the days ahead. It has become easier for these two South Asian nations to promote bilateral tourism and trade thanks to the operation of direct scheduled flights …
COLOMBO, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — A super luxury cruise ship arrived at Colombo Port on Tuesday carrying over 2,000 passengers, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said. The “Mein Schiff 5” owned by a German operator docked at the Sri Lankan capital in the small hours of Tuesday with ceremonies and cultural shows planned throughout …
“Where there is a will, there is a way” said charismatic and strong State Minister of Tourism and Event Head, Diana Gamage at a Press Conference that was held recently to announce the plans she and her talented team have in store as they attempt to revive Sri Lankan tourism. Tournival is the way forward. …
COLOMBO, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) — Nine international passenger cruises are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka by March next year, which will boost the country’s tourism sector and attract much-needed foreign exchange, said a minister on Monday. Speaking in parliament, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said Sri Lanka had welcomed …
Emirates has announced plans to add one more daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo from 1 December 2022 to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel. The additional service, EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two cities to three, including two direct flights and one operating via …
The recently opened Colombo Lotus Tower (pictured), in Sri Lanka’s capital city, will soon feature a casino and entertainment area, to be run by a Singapore-based company, according to media reports. Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt) Ltd will receive US$1.4 million a year as part of an agreement to rent the second floor of the …
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau recently unveiled themed travel packages for FIFA World Cup fans. It has set up a fan zone in Negombo, a popular coastal destination in Western Sri Lanka. This joint industry promotion sees Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association, Travel Agents Association, and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau marketing special packages …
Eighty French travel agents have arrived in the country this morning (21) to promote Sri Lankan tourism. After visiting and observing the hotel system in the areas of Kandy, Bentota and Colombo, this group is expected to bring tourists from France to Sri Lanka. A delegation of SriLankan Airlines, representatives of hotels, a delegation of …
Travel agents and hoteliers are expecting a boom in tourist arrivals to the country over the next few months with the expansion and upgrading of facilities at ports and airports, thus providing a boost to the tourism industry. Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva met with Port, Airport, Sri Lanka Customs …
