SriLankan Airlines has announced the revival of its codeshare partnership with Air Canada, enhancing travel connectivity between Sri Lanka and Canada. This renewed collaboration allows passengers to enjoy smoother travel options via key European hubs – Frankfurt and Paris – offering greater convenience and flexibility. The partnership is expected to provide travelers with more efficient …
Ferry service between India, Sri Lanka may restart in February.
Since its formal launch on October 14, 2023. According to the current plan, the ferry service will operate six days a week, excluding Tuesdays. A ticket for a single person travelling to Jaffna will cost ₹4,500. The company has also developed travel packages for Indian tourists, including visits to Mannar, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, and Anuradhapura. Any Indian …
Ride for Ceylon Participants Touch Down in Colombo on SriLankan Airlines.
A group of Ride for Ceylon participants from the UK and Canada recently touched down in Colombo, having opted to fly SriLankan Airlines for the event, which takes places from 12th to 15th February 2025. The participants will cover 450 km across Colombo, Chilaw, Anuradhapura, Kilinochchi and Point Pedro, raising funds for the Green Memorial …
SriLankan Airlines Named Among World’s Top 25 Airlines for 2025.
SriLankan Airlines has achieved a major milestone, securing a spot among the world’s top 25 airlines for 2025. The rankings were announced by AirlineRatings.com, a leading aviation safety and product rating agency based in Australia. The evaluation criteria included delivering a comprehensive full-service experience and maintaining a minimum economy seat pitch of 31 inches. Sharon …
Aitken Spence Travels has been selected for ITB Asia.
ITB Asia, Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, is an annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry; it is designed to be the primary event for the Asia Pacific travel industry. Now in its 18th year, ITB Asia will be held in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 15 – 17 October 2025. ITB Asia is organized by Messe Berlin Asia Pacific and supported by …
Sigiriya Named World’s Most Welcoming City for 2025 by Booking.com
Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya has been crowned the world’s most welcoming city for 2025 by Booking.com, based on over 360 million of its verified customer reviews. As part of the thirteenth edition of the Traveller Review Awards, Booking.com unveiled the 10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth for 2025, along with tips and recommendations to help travelers fully embrace the …
A Balinese Affair’ organized in Sri Lanka.
Vibrant flavors of Bali in Sri Lanka with its exclusive Balinese Affair, a culinary festival running until February 21st. This special culinary event features an array of authentic dishes prepared by expert chefs, showcasing the rich gastronomic heritage of Indonesia. The event provided an opportunity to experience firsthand the artistry and authenticity of Balinese cuisine while meeting …
BIA Arrival Lobby to Get a Fresh Look to Enhance Passenger Experience.
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to undergo a significant redesign of its Arrival Lobby to improve the passenger experience, particularly for the growing number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka. Key changes include: Relocation and increase in the number of ATM machines to reduce congestion. Expansion of the Arrival Lobby area to create a more …
SriLankan Airlines launches AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support.
SriLankan Airlines has launched ‘Yaana,’ an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. ‘Yaana’ is set to transform customer support and the way passengers interact with the airline by leveraging advanced AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to intelligently assist with a wide range of passenger inquiries. Developed in collaboration with CodeGen International Ltd., ‘Yaana’ is now …
Ella Odyssey Nanu Oya” : Sri Lanka launch new tourism train
A new train service named “Ella Odyssey Nanu Oya” will commence today (10), operating from Nanu Oya to Badulla railway station. According to General Manager of Railways, Dhammika Jayasundara, the new train service has been introduced due to the high demand from both local and foreign tourists. According to General Manager of Railways, Dhammika Jayasundara, …