Sri Lanka to delay reopening of airports amidst spike in coronavirus cases Sri Lanka will delay the reopening of airports that have remained shut since March 18, amidst a surge in coronavirus cases, officials said. Coronavirus cases soared to 2612 on Sunday following the detection of a cluster in Kandakadu, with experts warning that the …
Sri Lanka is among the nine countries approved by the Russian Government to visit after they have successfully contained the spread of COVID-19 within the country. Russian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Yuri Materiy made these remarks during a discussion with Civil Aviation Authority Sri Lanka (CASL) Director General Capt. (Retd). Themiya Abeywickrema on Tuesday at …
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) yesterday welcomed the latest update of the UK travel advice on Sri Lanka, noting that it is timely and positive news for the industry. “This is very positive news for our travel industry and very timely. Although we may not see an immediate impact on arrivals as the …
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched innovative new protective wear for First and Business class guests. As part of its new health and hygiene program, Etihad Wellness premium passengers will receive a snood style facemask for use throughout their journey and beyond. The soft reusable snood has been treated with MicrobeBARRIER …
First opened in 1968, the grand dame of the south, Bentota Beach Hotel was recently transformed and introduced as the flagship property of the newly-launched The Cinnamon Luxury Collection – the group’s newest hospitality offering. Bringing in a new genre of excitement, the hotel launched a series of curated luxury experiences specifically crafted to suit …
Historic first time win for Sri Lanka Wunderman Thompson’s ‘So Sri Lanka – Wild Guides’ viral film for Sri Lanka Tourism took home the coveted award for ‘Best Viral Film’ in the Brand Film Awards in London recently. Hosted by PR Week and Campaign, the Brand Film Awards is a prestigious award that celebrates the …
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), in association with TravTalk, successfully concluded its exclusive webinar for the Sri Lanka travel trade on 30 July. This first-ever webinar by KTO for the SL trade highlighted the unbelievably beautiful regions of Korea that would be ideal for the Sri Lankan traveller. The webinar, which saw the eminent presence of …
Don’t miss BBC World News when you travel to Heritance Aarah. The resort has become the very first Maldives property to be listed as a BBC travel partner. Staying at a BBC travel partner gives you the edge with the most up-to-date global news coverage, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have the …
Sri Lanka is among the two latest recipients of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp for safety protocols. The global safety and hygiene stamp was launched by the WTTC to allow potential travellers to identify places and companies that have adopted standardised health and hygiene protocols, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. …
Aitken Spence Hotels’ premier brand Heritance Hotels and Resorts was recognised at Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards Middle East 2020 with Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka, and Heritance Aarah, Maldives, stealing the limelight. Heritance Hotels and Resorts was the only Sri Lankan hotel chain to be recognised in this travel and hospitality awards programme based on …
