By Meera Srinivasan The Hindu: Sri Lanka is aiming for a tourism revenue of $4 billion this year, which would be a record high for the sector. To achieve that, the island’s tourism department will chiefly target visitors from India, from where it gets the highest number of visitors. Authorities point to an uptick in …
Eco Team creates personalised tours for cycling enthusiasts There are many ways to explore a country. Despite being a relatively small island, Sri Lanka can be seen and experienced via scenic seaplane tours, picturesque climbs through the winding hills and tea plantations on a train, or hopping a bus and getting to know the locals …
Jetwing Symphony will be commencing work on the construction of its upmarket property in Kandy next month with an investment of Rs.550 million. “We are planning on Jetwing Symphony starting construction on 22 suites on Jetwing Kandy Gallery in mid July and by end of 2019 it will be operational,” Jetwing Chairman Hiran Cooray told the Business …
Sun, sea, sand, history, wildlife and so much more, Arugambay is the ideal holiday destination all-year-round. Do you love the beach and sun, or wish to ride the waves? Maybe discover the history of the area or experience the wilderness of Sri Lanka? Arugambay has something for everyone. It is a laid-back and relaxing place …
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the forthcoming ‘Hotel Show Colombo 2018’ organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates Association (CHSGA) together with its professional event partner CDC Events will be held from 20-22 July at the BMICH. As a novel part of this mega event being held for the hospitality and leisure industry in Sri Lanka …
Hailed as one of Colombo’s finest five-star hotels, and located between Galle Face Green, the World Trade Centre and the Dutch Hospital Precinct, The Kingsbury Colombo is an ode to the golden age of grace and elegance. There are 229 rooms in this regal edifice, ideally based for both business & leisure travellers alike. With …
We Sri Lankans are blessed to have a landscape that takes us from misty mountains and lush valleys to sun-kissed beaches within a day. However, getting there by road still continues to be a hassle in terms of time consumed and facilities on the way. It is in this regard that F-Airways Ltd., having earned …
Aditya, the all-suite luxury boutique resort sitting on the golden beaches of Rathgama and which has since 2005 carved an impressive niche in the Sri Lanka resort landscape, celebrated yet another milestone when it won four TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards in 2018. Sitting amongst some of the most unique properties that have each crafted their …
Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) which is the sole government body to promote MICE tourism to Sri Lanka took part in the biggest MICE trade fair in Europe, IMEX Frankfurt 2018 in May in Germany to entice the upscale clients in to the country and this is a direct approach to bring in MICE travellers …
Thailand-based ONYX Group has appointed Russell Cool as Area General Manager for all ONYX properties in Sri Lanka. Cool will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of ONYX Hospitality Group’s Sri Lanka portfolio of hotels and will provide strategic guidance to achieve the company’s vision, implement organisational processes for all divisions, and lead the local …
