Capitol Twinpeaks introduces Duplex Sky Bungalows on Beira Lakefront

Capitol Twinpeaks, as the purely residential project on the Beira Lakefront, is introducing two-storey Duplex units or ‘Sky Bungalows’ that stack two apartments together to create magnificent double height units. The spectacular vistas of the surrounding ocean and lake are heightened and can truly be enjoyed in these purposebuilt units. This, as well as the …

AGSEP delivers key insights on tourism industry of SL

From left: AGSEG Legal Officer Shania Dilhani, AGSEG Public Relation Sithara Chathurangi, AGSEG CEO Dr. Dietmar Doering, AGSEG Research Senior Citizens Partner Dr. Tissa Jayaweera and German Tourist Elina Gansweith   Asian German Sports Exchange Program (AGSEP), a local non-commercial government-associated organisation recently shed light upon some key insights on obstacles which hinder growth and economic …

SriLankan Airlines makes changes to Winter 2018 schedule

In keeping with its strategy of optimising and rationalising market opportunities throughout its route network, SriLankan Airlines said yesterday it will be introducing a range of significant changes to the winter schedule. Accordingly, the National Carrier will be deploying state-of-the-art A330-300 aircraft on its daily Melbourne operations from 28 October. The airline said it is …

Cathay Pacific and Qantas codeshare to bring Australia and Asia closer

Cathay Pacific and Qantas customers are set to benefit from a new codeshare agreement that leverages the strengths of each carrier’s regional networks and provides more options for customers travelling between Asia and Australia. The codeshare agreement will see Cathay Pacific add its code to 13 routes on Qantas’ domestic network in Australia. In turn, …

FTI Touristik GmbH Germany travel product managers in charge of Indian Ocean region arrive on tour

FTI Touristik GmbH from Germany sent a group of travel product managers in charge of the Indian Ocean Region for a familiarisation tour. They arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday, 24 September and will be touring around the country for seven days. They will be visiting the cultural triangle, the trending East Coast Passikudah and …

TRAINING FOR H.O.T. TOURISM STAFF MEMBERS, GUIDES AND RESORT REPRESENTATIVES

Training for Guides and Representatives The First Guide Training sponsored and organized by H.O.T Tourism and FTI Touristik, was held at Hotel Citrus Waskaduwa for Round Tour National Guides, Chauffeurs, Resort Representative and Transfer guides. There were 44 participants in total at the training was conducted by Mrs. Daniela Hofmann, owner of HKP Hofmann – …

Thambapanni Leisure Unawatuna opens Thaproban Pavilion Waves

Thambapanni Leisure Unawatuna added their fourth and largest property to their inventory by opening four star Thaproban Pavilion Waves in Unawatuna. Built with an investment of over Rs. 350 million the hotel has two suites and 24 rooms all facing the sea. A unique feature of the hotel is that they are using solar to …

Russia’s Aeroflot to resume direct Colombo flights

Russian airline, Aeroflot, will re-launch regular non-stop flights to Colombo from October 28, the Moscow-based airline announced this week.The airline stopped regular flights to Colombo around a decade ago. The flights will operate under the winter schedule effective through March 30, 2019. Flight SU 0286 will depart Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO) on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays …