The Grand Hotel Tea Lounge wins LUX Life award

The Tea Lounge at the Grand, which is famed for its exquisite selection of Ceylon teas, the English High Tea and personalised service, was adjudged the Tea Lounge of the Year 2018, by LUX Life Magazine, bringing international recognition to Grand Hotel Nuwara Eliya and Sri Lanka. With an international circulation among high net worth …

‘Hotel Show Colombo 2018’ to meet demands of growing hospitality and tourism industry

From left: CHSGA 2017 Past President Sanjeewa Perera, Hotel Show Organising Committee Chairman Trevine Gomez and Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious 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 …

Instagram hosts first-ever cultural exhibition in Sri Lanka

Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Harin Fernando, President’s Secretary and Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka Chairman Austin Fernando and Facebook Director Policy Communication India and South Asia Shivnath Thukral at the #visitsrilanka Instagram exhibition   Instagram yesterday hosted its first-ever cultural exhibition in Sri Lanka which was inaugurated by Minister of Telecommunications and …

Sancharaka Udawa 2018

The eighth edition of Sancharaka Udawa was ceremonly opened to the public by the Minister of Tourism Development John Amaratunga. Both outbound and inbound tour operators, tourism officials and other businesses in the industry participated in the event being held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre on 4 and 5 May Source : http://www.ft.lk/ft-click/Sancharaka-Udawa/15-654488

Cinnamon Air flights

The scheduled Cinnamon Air flights are as follows,  Flights to Hambantota will be served through Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) effective from 01 Nov 2018 onwards. Introducing new routes operating during 01 Dec 2018 – 31 Mar 2019 on daily basis; From Sigiriya to Hambantota and Sigiriya to Koggala. From Koggala to Kandy. Direct Flights from Colombo (BIA) to Hambantota at 0700 hrs …

Heritance Kandalama Spa temporarily relocated

The Heritance Kandalama Spa (Coco Spa), currently located at the Sigiriya Wing will be temporary relocated to the Dambulla Wing for 12 days, commencing 08th May 2018,  due to the facilities being upgraded. During this temporary move the spa activities, services and treatments will continue as usual. For the continence of the guest to find the …

Anantaya Pasikudah wins Booking.com guest review award

(PRESS RELEASE) – Anantaya Resort & Spa Pasikudah was recently awarded the Booking.com Guest Review Award. Offering unique experiences and exceptional service, Anantaya Pasikudah was rated a high standard property on Booking.com with an outstanding score of over nine. Commenting on the award received, LAUGFS Leisure Director/Chief Executive Officer, Roshan R. Perera said, “Being awarded the …

Sri Lanka launches new budget Tuk Tuk Hostels

The launch of Tuk Tuk Hostels (TTH) marks a new addition to the budget accommodation offering for tourists in Colombo and embraces the youth hostel concept to its fullest. TTH caters to the expectations of young travelers and all those who value sharing, spontaneity and experience. Located down Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 5, TTH offers a …

The Luxury Accommodation Guide 2018 to bring the best of Sri Lanka

The fifth edition of Boutiques in Sri Lanka, Luxury Accommodation Guide 2018 was launched at the Access South Tower last week, with an atmosphere of great excitement and celebration. Boutiques in Sri Lanka, a handbook on luxury bungalows and villa accommodation in Sri Lanka, is now considered as a trusted source. This year’s guide brings …