Diversified entrepreneur, SanjayaGamage invested Rs. 180 million to open his first leisure sector project, Santon Resort and Spa in Ranna, Tangalle recently. Managing Director, Sanjaya Gamage was in the field of insurance and then diversified and formed Santop Gleam Service, (cleaning) which today has a large clientele all over Sri Lanka. “The success of Santon …
SLCB Chairman Kumar De Silva addressing ICCA Asia-Pacific delegates at IMEX Exhibition in Frankfurt on Monday Sri Lanka is continuing to attract global support for the quick revival of its tourism industry which took a heavy blow following the terrorist attacks last month. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific Chapter summoned a …
Avani Hotels and Resorts has announced that expansion plans are on track for 2019 as it gears up to open seven new Avani properties including in three new countries. In 2019, Avani Hotels and Resorts will welcome Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai in the UAE, Avani Central Busan in South Korea, Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok in Thailand, …
Offers free rooms for trees KumbukRiver, the celebrated Sri Lankan Eco-resort has stopped selling room nights in the wake of the debilitating Easter terror attacks; it’s growing forests instead and the resort is giving away free holidays to people contributing. “We are asking people to book trees; so instead of room nights, they order how …
Ambassador of the United States of America Alaina Teplitz called on Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Affairs John Amaratunga on Wednesday at the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday to discuss ways to further strengthen existing bilateral ties between the two countries and to discuss the improvements in the security situation post-Easter Sunday terror attacks. …
The Vinpearl resort in Nha Trang, Vietnam has become one of the first hotels in the region to use facial recognition technology based on artificial intelligence (AI). The technology is being used to help customers open doors automatically, check-in and out, and pay for services. The technology identifies and authenticates customers’ identities through observation devices …
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beirut together with the Sri Lankan expatriate community participated in the Asian Gourmet Festival organised by the Beirut based diplomatic Missions of Asian Countries in collaboration with the Lebanese University on 4 April. The Festival was held at the Lebanese University premises in Hadath, Beirut. The Premier Asian Gourmet …
THE GOLDEN CROWN HOTEL Chairman of the renowned hotel chain in the hill country, the Golden Hospitality Ltd., Sriyananda Wijekoon was presented with the Gold Award in the Extra Large Category, Central Province at the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Ceremony organised by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industries in Sri Lanka (FCCISL). …
The ninth edition of the sole tourism and travel fair in Sri Lanka, Sancharaka Udawa, will be held on 7 and 8 June. Sancharaka Udawa is organised by Sri Lanka Association of Tour Operators (SLAITO) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). The momentous announcement of Sancharaka Udawa 2019 was made in …
Emirates also awarded Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best First Class Middle East and Travelers’ Choice Major Airline Middle East Emirates has been awarded Best First Class in the world at the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines. The airline also clinched several other awards including Best Regional Business Class Middle East, Best …
