SLTDA AND SLTPB CHAIRMAN KISHU GOMES ASSUMING DUTIES LAST MORNING Prioritises execution strategy for tourism marketing and aligning product with stakeholders To implement “refreshed” marketing plan, retaining what works Adventure, environment, spiritual and marine tourism high on list, along with destination weddings By Marianne David Formulating an execution strategy to get Sri Lanka’s tourism marketing …
The Chamber of Tourism and Industry celebrated the 71st Independence Day in Arugam Bay on Monday amidst a large gathering. A vehicle procession was also conducted from Arugam Bay to Pottuvil. Divisional Secretary Pottuvil MAC Ahmed Nazeel was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Pottuvil Pradeshiya Sabbha Chairman Abdul Wasith, Commanding Officer of the Army …
HANDOVER OF CERTIFICATES TO MRH MANAGING DIRECTOR JAYANTHA PANABOKKE BY CCC CEO SANITH DE SILVA WIJEYERATNE(ON BEHALF OF SFG) WITH THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAMS OF MRH AND CCC IN THE BACKGROUND One of the Hill Country’s most iconic hotels, Mahaweli Reach, revived its pledge to sustainability for a second consecutive year when it was recertified …
FROM LEFT:GALLE FACE HOTEL RESIDENT MANAGER MUBARAK GAFFOOR, GALLE FACE HOTEL AND CEYLON HOTEL CORPORATION HEAD OF SALES AND MARKETING NARELLE MCDOUGALL, CEYLON HOTEL GROUP AND EKHO HOTELSCORPORATE CHEF OF SRI LANKAN CUISINE CHEF SAMAN JAYAWARDENE, GALLE FACE HOTEL AND CEYLON HOTEL CORPORATIONCLUSTER DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES NALAKA DISSANAYAKE, AND GALLE FACE HOTEL EXECUTIVE CHEF …
Sagala says transformation will not be at the expense of historic value Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said on Tuesday the Galle Harbour, one of Sri Lanka’s oldest harbours, would be transformed into a tourist port under a comprehensive development plan. Ratnayaka made these remarks following an observation tour to the Galle …
Doubling of tourist arrivals to five million in three years requires Sri Lanka to take some bold and innovative measures apart from effective marketing of a more organised tourism destination, a top expert opined. Steradian Capital Joint Managing Director and Lanka Realty Investments Plc Managing Director Hardy Jamaldeen Hardy Jamaldeen, who is also a Director …
Elite Traveller Magazine has rated South Asia’s leading grand dame as one of the world’s most romantic places to spend Valentine’s Day in 2019. The Galle Face Hotel with its colonial charm and cantaloupe sunsets portray a unique character that no other property can resemble. Whilst many travellers visit Sri Lanka which is rated number …
Given the close cultural and religious ties between Sri Lanka and Thailand, measures are being taken to promote bilateral tourism between the two predominantly Buddhist nations. In order to lay the foundation for this initiative a delegation from Sri Lanka headed by Minister of Tourism Development and Wildlife John Amaratunga visited Thailand and held a …
On Sri Lanka’s south coast, a once scrappy beach village is now the off-grid headquarters of a new wave of multi-tasking, surf-loving entrepreneurs from all over the globe It always starts with rumours of a beach. Some place where the surf is steady and life is slow. Maybe in Byron Bay. Or Canggu. Or Kauai. Where travel-weary …
‘Kumbuk’, designed as a cottage-style villa, set in its own large private walled garden, offers the ultimate private getaway. Featuring an outdoor, ‘under-the-stars’ shower and four sets of French windows, framed by light lime-yellow walls, this exquisite villa overlooks the pool and garden, offering the ideal haven for rest and relaxation ‘Kadju’, designed to offer …
