Elephant Reach Hotel Yala in Kirinda will invest over Rs. 30 million to add more rooms and refurbish the property. The hotel since its inception in March 2006 has been a preferred destination for local and foreign travellers and due to the increase in demand the management has decided to add 10 more rooms …
Okwin Resort: A Getaway In Nawalapitiya
Experience a leisurely getaway overlooking the picturesque mountainside at Okwin Resort Ideally located within the beautiful natural environment of Nawalapitya, Okwin Resort has a tranquil aura that creates the perfect holiday. Words Udeshi Amarasinghe Photographs Menaka Aravinda Situated within a secluded area facing the Habaragala mountain of Rakshawa as well as the Sudugala waterfalls, Okwin Resort is …
Spa Ceylon Opened At Lewis Place Negombo
The façade of Spa Ceylon Negombo inspired by vibrant Sri Lankan floral motifs Spa Ceylon unveiled its 70th luxury spa and retail space in Negombo, one of the bustling tourist destinations in the country. The elegant three-storied building boasts its imposing presence with a bright façade adorned with Spa Ceylon signature palace art floral motifs. The …
Colombo Court recommits to the planet on World Environment Day
The Carbon Consulting Company CEO Sanith de Silva Wijeyeratne handing over the CarbonNeutral Certification to Colombo Court Hotel & Spa Managing Director Arun Thapar Colombo Court Hotel & Spa, Asia’s first CarbonNeutral hotel, renewed its commitment on the fight against Climate Change for a fifth consecutive year on World Environment Day – a UN global …
Nihonbashi And Ministry Of Crab Recognised By Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Dharshan Munidasa with the award in Macau Nihonbashi and Ministry of Crab re-established their unique position as the only restaurants from …
Comilla Bungalow wins World Luxury Hotel Award
Sri Lanka’s Comilla Bungalow was recently declared the Asian Continent Winner in the “2017 Luxury Country House” category at the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. Situated near the historic town of Wathurugama, and perched at the summit of a vast coconut estate, the Comilla Bungalow surveys verdant fields of pepper and thickets of tropical fruit …
SL elected to UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sri Lanka was elected on Wednesday to one of four seats available for the Asia-Pacific region on the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, for the period 2018-2022, at the election which took place in Paris during the 7th General Assembly of UNESCO, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a release. Eight …
Emirates Skywards introduces new family rewards program
Emirates Skywards has revamped its family offering to provide a richer, more rewarding program called ‘My Family’. Family members can now pool up to 100% of Skywards Miles earned on Emirates flights, allowing them to redeem rewards faster than before. Each member can pool up to 100% of their miles earned on Emirates flights and …
SL ready to host 3rd International Housekeepers’ Summit next month
Over 300 hospitality housekeeping professionals from over 15 countries to participate Asian Housekeeping Awards to recognise best housekeeper in the region for outstanding performance and contribution IHS 2018 includes interactive sessions of housekeeping on a digital platform, education and training, outsourcing and sustainability, quality and linen care Summit to have Buyer-Seller meet to enable business interactions with all delegates By …
TTG selects Santani as a top corporate wellness destination
TTG Mice, Asia-Pacific’s Intelligent Business Events Resource, has selected Santani resort and Spa as one of the top hotels that can cater to high end corporate groups through curated and specialised programs. Located in Werapitiya, which is an hour outside of Kandy, Santani’s property has worked with industry expert Deepal Sooriyarachchi to create a curated …