Germans take off for Asia this Easter

Hong Kong and China are the best-growing intercontinental destinations for Germans taking an Easter break this year. Flight bookings are ahead of 2018, and increased seat capacity this summer could help sustain the trend, according to latest findings from ForwardKeys, which predicts future travel patterns by analysing 17 million booking transactions a day. Overall, intercontinental …

Theme Resorts & Spas’ launches ‘Wild Glamping Knuckles’

Theme Resorts & Spas’ has launched ‘Wild Glamping Knuckles’ as the latest addition to their collection of themed experiences. A luxury campsite situated in the Knuckles mountain range of Sri Lanka, at Thangappuwa; takes shelter amongst the roaring hills of the Central Province. The picturesque and secluded surrounding of Wild Glamping offers its guests the …

So Sri Lanka at world’s largest tourism exhibition – ITB 2019

The Sri Lanka Pavilion at the international tourism exhibition ITB 2019 – Berlin was inaugurated on 6 March with the participation of Minister of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs John Amaratunga. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Germany Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Kishu Gomes, Federal Foreign Office Commissioner for South …

Sri Lanka Tourism digital billboard advertising campaign kicks off in Australia

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotional Bureau with the assistance of Sri Lanka Missions in Australia has undertaken Digital Billboard Advertisement Campaign in Sydney and Melbourne. The billboard advertisement campaign, starting from mid-March, will run for three months in Sydney and Melbourne, six locations in each city. Sri Lanka has become one of the most preferred destinations …

Scottish Planter Glendevon recognised as the best bungalow in Sri Lanka

Scottish Planter Glendevon Bungalow by Theme Resorts and Spas was recognised as ‘The Best Bungalow’ at the sixth annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority on 6 December 2018. This significant awards night was held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, in the company of the best tourism businesses in the …

Sea Run Adventure by Marina-Amber Collection

The Marina by The Amber Collection part of the Debug Group of Companies, brings to you a new, unique and exciting experience, The Sea Run Adventure happening on 3 March beginning from the scenic Bolgoda Lake to the Mount Lavinia Shipwreck and back. Kick-off will happen at the Marina-Bolgoda starting with refreshments being served and …

Fairway Colombo secures 2 prestigious accolades

From left: Fairway Holdings Head of Sales and Marketing – Leisure Sector Subanu Perera, Booking.com Hotels Account Manager Priyanthi Panabokke, Booking.com Regional Manager Partner Services Ritu Mehrotra, Fairway Colombo General Manager Saman Perera, Fairway Colombo Assistant Sales Manager E-Commerce Samodya Pallewasala, Fairway Colombo Manager Reservations, and Front Office Mohammed Himaz airway Colombo – the most happening venue in the …

Serendivi Resort Villa in Tangalle the perfect getaway

Serene turquoise waters, beautiful pristine sands, bountiful coconut plantations and lush greenery mixed in with an abundance of soul-stirring sunsets. All these breathtaking elements are what make Serendivi an ideal and relaxing getaway.  Serendivi Resort Villa in Tangalle is enriched with the facilities of a resort combined with the cosy and familiar nature of a …

Addressing the white elephant in Lankan economic development in tourism

In the past, Sri Lanka has focused on increasing the number of tourists coming into the country and showcased the increase in tourism without much concentration on the growth of our economy in retrospect. Lonely Planet listed Sri Lanka as the number one tourist destination for 2019 whilst Sri Lanka simultaneously boasted of 2.2 million tourists …