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‘Room Stylist Competition’ at Hotel Show to enhance guest experience, benchmark industry standards

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 …

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The Kingsbury brings regal indulgence and comforts

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 …

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F-Airways unveils breathtaking beauty of sapphire isle

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 …

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Aditya wins unprecedented four Tripadvisor 2018 Awards

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 …

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Incentive travel gathers momentum at IMEX Frankfurt for SLCB

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 …

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ONYX Group appoints Russell Cool as Area General Manager in Sri Lanka

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 …

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Elephant Reach Hotel Yala to refurbish with Rs. 30 m

  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 …

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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 …

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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 …