The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Warsaw, in association with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, participated in the 3rd World Travel Show at the PTAK Warsaw Expo, held from 19-21 October. The World Travel Show is one of the major events in the tourist industry in Poland. The objective of the how is to …
The University of Colombo organised on 5 October at BMICH the tourism leaders’ conference titled ‘Integration of Global Value Chains for Sustainable Tourism Development: Way Forward for Sri Lanka Tourism: Together Sri Lanka Tourism for All’. ICCSL Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody moderated the session while other panel members were Metro Jets/Jet Aviatio Managing Director/CEO Gary Dolski, …
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) in codeshare with Edelweiss Air will commence direct non-stop flights from Sri Lanka to Switzerland with effect from November 4, 2018. It will be a twice weekly operation on Fridays and Sundays from Colombo to Zurich with Airbus A340 that can accommodate 314 passengers. Swiss International Air Lines is the …
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), as the apex organisation for promoting exports, has identified the health/wellness tourism sector as a key focus sector in terms of foreign exchange earnings and as a key sector in the National Export Strategy (NES). There is a clear synergy between global trends and Sri Lanka’s traditional health …
Heaven meets luxury living Listed as one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, the fishing village of Unawatuna is the magnificent beach frontage of the mysterious Rumassala Forest, the beautiful hill off renowned Galle Harbour, which was known as ‘Buono Vista’ (magnificent view). Unawatuna is an ideal holiday destination for both the …
Children in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province are still suffering from the country’s violent past. The civil war affected hundreds of thousands of people; families fled in search of safety, leaving their homes and livelihoods behind. With support of ALFA foundation Four Square Children’s Home taking care of 20-30 Youths. Project Northern is a Corporate Social …
One Transworks Square to bring luxury hotel rooms and branded residences to Colombo One Transworks Square Ltd. has announced a plan to bring two luxury brands – The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott – to Colombo, set within a prestigious, new mixed-use complex that will offer occupants panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Poised to cater to both luxury …
Key officials of the Miss World Organization, including the reigning Miss World, arrived in Sri Lanka on 30 September on an exploration visit of the island. The high-profile delegation is looking at the possibility of selecting Sri Lanka as the host nation for the world-renowned pageant in 2020 or 2021. The delegation made a courtesy …
The first booking for Fairway Sunset by Fairway Holdings Chairman/Managing Director Hemaka de Alwis being accepted by Fairway Sunset staff as Fairway Sunset Resident Manager Rajith Gooneratne looks on The Fairway leisure arm is ready to launch Fairway Sunset in Galle, in addition to its already successful launch of Fairway Colombo Hotel which just celebrated …
Travelling a distance of 115km into the interior of the island from the capital of Colombo, through the iconic city of Kandy, and from there along the Kandy-Mahiyangana Road, is Digana, home to the renowned Victoria Golf Course, a 517-acre property set in the lush hills of the Knuckles Range on the shores of the …
