A new ‘Ella Odyssey’ special train introduced by the Railways Department for local and foreign tourists on the popular Kandy-to-Ella section of the up-country route commenced its maiden journey from Kandy Railway Station at 9:45 a.m. today, the Railways Department said. The train will operate every Saturday and Sunday. It will depart from the Kandy …
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Australia Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will now include two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) instead of the previously planned single match. The decision, made in consultation with Cricket Australia, will see the tour consist of a two-match Test series alongside the revised two ODIS. The Australian team is set …
OTM 2025 to Set the Stage in Mumbai for the Future of Travel with 40,000 Buyers, 2,100 Exhibitors, Global VIPs, and Industry Leaders from 80+ Countries 16th January 2025, Mumbai: OTM, the leading travel trade show in India and Asia, is all set to return this January promising to be bigger and more impactful than ever! The …
Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, proudly announces its continued collaboration with the Galle Literary Festival (GLF) 2025. This year, Heritance Hotels and Resorts will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the festival’s opening night on 5 February. Rooted in a legacy of cultural preservation and authentic experiences, Heritance Hotels and Resorts shares …
30 January 2025 | Colombo, Sri Lanka: Cape Weligama, the reimagined luxury resort on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, is set to host a series of exclusive culinary collaborations this season, bringing together some of London’s most celebrated chefs and mixologists. The initiative highlights the resort’s commitment to honouring Sri Lanka’s rich culinary traditions while introducing global …
Aitken Spence Travels, the premier leader of tourism in Sri Lanka, has recently taken a significant step to enhance its service offerings by adding five new state-of-the-art coaches to its fleet. These brand-new Toyota Coaster mini coaches, imported despite the stringent import restrictions in the country, reflect the company’s commitment to providing top-notch travel experiences. …
The latest addition to the Uga collection, it is situated in the golden valley of tea, Bogawanthalawa and it shares one of the best location overlooking the Castlereagh reservoir. This all-inclusive colonial bungalow sits 1444m above sea level enveloped by lush tea estates, and lovingly restored to its former glory by Uga and renowned Sri …
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector kicked off 2025 on a high note, recording over 200,000 tourist arrivals in January. Key markets driving this success include India, Russia, and the UK, showcasing the island’s growing appeal to global travelers. Source: https://aviationvoice.lk/sri-lanka-welcomes-over-200000-tourists-in-january-2025/
Nestled amidst a peaceful mango plantation with 457 trees along the banks of the scenic Kandalama Reservoir, this resort is inspired by the beloved novel Amba Yaluwo (Mango Friends) and Sri Lanka’s golden era of cinema. What sets this property apart is that it will be Sri Lanka’s first hotel fully operated and managed by …
The Sri Lanka Economic Summit organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a session focused on “Maximising Tourism Potential”, exploring strategies to position Sri Lanka as a leading global destination, on 29 January at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. Discussions will focus on how Sri Lanka can achieve the goal of $ 8.5 billion …
