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I like to be an optimist. No matter what may happen around us, I would like to retain feelings of hope I have for all human-kind and on a more intimate level for you, for me, the newborn and the to-be-born. Yet, what has already happened around me, happening now and may happen in the ...
- IMF MD calls for anchoring stability to sustain higher and better growth (Category: Business)
- Asia sees red over ‘green economy’ (Category: Business)
- Achieving economic goals amidst global challenges (Category: Business)
The month of the October was declared as a month of community based tourism under the ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ programme of Sri Lanka tourism. A series of activities have been planned to promote community based tourism throughout the month. Further, it has now been widely accepted that diverse
- Sri Lanka opens up for a 4 million domestic tourism industry (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka holds international forum on Community Based Sustainable Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- International Forum boosts community based sustainable tourism (Category: Business)
- SL: Community Based Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Winner of the Best Boutique Hotel award at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2010 and a prestigious member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has been awarded Winner of the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2011 for the – Country Winner for Luxury Beach Resort in Sri Lanka for the Consecutive
- The Fortress wins global title in World Luxury Hotel Awards (Category: Business)
- The Fortress pampers guests with 5-star butler service concept (Category: Business)
- The Fortress scoops prestigious global luxury hotel award (Category: Business)
- Mosvold Villa named Best Luxury Boutique Hotel at WLHA 2020 (Category: Breaking News)
The Department of Immigration and Emigration yesterday launched the trial version of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme which will come into force from 1 January 2012. The ETA will grant prior approval for visa via online for the foreign nationals who visit Sri Lanka and those who travel via Sri Lanka for short-term requirements. ...
- Sri Lanka to introduce online visas on Sep 30 (Category: Breaking News)
- Electronic Travel Authorisation system in effect from today (Category: Business)
- Electronic Travel Authorization system goes into effect in Sri Lanka from today (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. to introduce ETA (Category: Breaking News)
The World Tourism Day was celebrated in grand style at a special ceremony held in Colombo yesterday with the participation of all stake holders related to travel and tourism industry. The main event took place at the tourism zone near Beira Lake, called “Road to Paradise” with the participation of Minister Basil Rajapaksa – the ...
- Sri lanka celebrates World Tourism Day in the southern coast (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka - Yapahuwa Host City (Category: Travel)
- Programmes launched to mark Tourism Day (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to mark World Tourism Day with programmes around the Beira Lake (Category: Breaking News)
by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion ...
- CIM Sri Lanka Region celebrates 100 years of marketing excellence (Category: Business)
- Highest international Twenty20 scores (Category: Business)
- Sino-Lanka Bilateral Trade (Category: Business)
- Economic outlook (Category: Business)
Industry expects modest growth but no boom expectationsby Cheranka Mendis The tourism industry is looking at a 10-15% increase during the coming winter season although there will be no sell-out as earlier expected, according to industry experts. The season, which usually amounts to the highest number of arrivals each year, was initially expected to bring ...
- Profit Gap (Category: Business)
- Facelift for two Colombo Fort Hotels’ properties (Category: Business)
- Rubber optimism intact (Category: Business)
This year the Kalutara Hoteliers’ Association will celebrate World Tourism Day on a grand scale with the advice of Sri Lanka Tourism and the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka. The President and members will conduct career guidance programmes throughout the week and a Sri Lanka Food
- Higher Level (Category: Business)
- Green hotels recognised in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Green hotels recognised in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Green hotels recognised in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Cheranka Mendis Colombo yesterday came alive with colour and imagination as some 2,000 students from almost 110 schools took their paintbrushes and creativity to the Beira Lake premises. From flyovers and packed-up buildings to fast-paced bullets and jetliners, the paintings depict Colombo as a highly-developed city, offering all comforts. While the majority of the ...
- Sri Lanka to hold first Tourism Road Show in Palestine (Category: Breaking News)
- Celebrating World Tourism Day by linking global cultures (Category: Business)
- Chamber of Tourism and Industry Chief meets UNWTO Regional Director (Category: Business)
‘Tourism Linking Cultures’ is the theme; celebrations include releasing stamps and promoting youth involvementSri Lanka Tourism is planning a range of celebrations for World Tourism Day, linking all public departments, the organisation said in a statement yesterday. This year’s World Tourism Day will be celebrated under the theme of ‘Tourism – Linking Cultures’ set ....
- Promoting global understanding through travel (Category: Business)
- Linking cultures - World Tourism Day 2011 focuses on empowering youth (Category: Business)
- Mount Lavinia Hotel celebrates World Tourism Day (Category: Business)
- Wayamba tourism ups its game (Category: Business)
Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa met high level business delegations led by the French Ambassador and the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka respectively with a view to promoting investments from France and the United Kingdom. Addressing the business community that included some of the leading enterprises in the fields of insurance, garments, tourism and ...
- France appreciates economic development in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- France to upgrade Lankan investment profile (Category: Business)
- “Embassy will support French investments in Sri Lanka”: Envoy (Category: Business)
- Basil woos for more from Japanese investors in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
World Tourism Day 2011 focuses on empowering youthThis year’s World Tourism Day will be celebrated under the theme of ‘Tourism – Linking Cultures’ set by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. The main focus of this year’s theme is to foster awareness among the international community of the value of tourism and its cultural impact ...
- Mount Lavinia Hotel celebrates World Tourism Day (Category: Business)
- Let’s promote ‘hospitality’ as preferred choice of career for youth (Category: Business)
- Celebrating World Tourism Day by linking global cultures (Category: Business)
the ground arrangements. The co-sponsors are Connaissance – Moscow, the Sri Lanka Tourism Pro...
- Expert body to reform the law (Category: South Australia)
- Desal firms in $9m suit strife (Category: South Australia)
- Matara MC Opp. leader leaves meeting in protest (Category: Breaking News)
- First poppy flower (Category: Business)
Last week I received an invite for an ‘Inventors Day Celebration’ in one of the leading schools in the country and the master in charge shared a thought that I felt was a cutting edge idea. Apparently, every one of us is an inventor in some part of our daily life. The issue is that ...
- Wimbledon 2012 pick-ups for Lanka (Category: Business)
- Global Commerce Excellence awards next week (Category: Business)
- For tourism, after BRICs, Lanka-included SLIMMA is the best (Category: Business)
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka will celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day through art and culture, Deputy Economic Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said. Speaking at a press conference, Abeywardena stated that this year’s World Tourism Day activities would take place centred around the Beira Lake. “We have organised a one km long art wall to ...
- Sri Lanka opens up for a 4 million domestic tourism industry (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day tomorrow (Category: Business)
- Linking cultures - World Tourism Day 2011 focuses on empowering youth (Category: Business)
By Cheranka Mendis Tapping into the high-end tourism market Russia would help boost tourism numbers in large volumes and drive the industry to surpass the expected arrivals of 750,000 by the end of the year to over 800,000. SriLankan Airlines yesterday made its first direct flight to Moscow, the financial and political centre of Russia. ...
- Russia to construct hotel in Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Guidebook on Sri Lanka in Russian published (Category: Business)
- Guide book on Sri Lanka in Russian language debuts (Category: Business)
- Tourist guide book on Sri Lanka published in Russian language (Category: Breaking News)
Midst a gathering of the cream of the tourism industry, diplomats and media, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Strategy 2011 to 2016 was unveiled on Monday with Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Deputy Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena officiating. Here are some highlights. Pix by Upul
Despite crises in most world markets, the Government yesterday remained upbeat on prospects for Sri Lanka’s exports which have grown by 35% so far to reach $ 5 billion giving optimism that end 2011 figure would top $ 10 billion. “On the back of 21% growth in exports in 2010, current year’s exports have grown ...
- Sri Lanka’s future prosperity depends on a vibrant export sector’ – Minister Rishad (Category: Business)
- Seeing business sense (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka asks exporters to push product quality (Category: Business)
- Buoyed by JEC and Expo ‘12, Bangladesh pushes for more trade with Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
Govt. officially launches development strategy 2011-2016 sticking to the same target of 2.5 m tourists by 2016 as announced way back in January 2010 via Mahinda Chinthanaya Extended Vision Spells out plans for 2011 and details Visit Sri Lanka 2011 initiatives after eight months have passed and in 5 year master plan Strategy document of ...
- Marketing an emerging tourism destination in Asia (Category: Business)
- Targets on course says Tourism Chief (Category: Business)
- Nalaka Godahewa tosses three tourism hats (Category: Business)
- Tourism triumph! - Ends 2011 with record 855,975 arrivals (Category: Business)
Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa and Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Dr. Nalaka Godahewa greet each other in traditional Sri Lankan style after the latter presented the 2011-2016 tourism development strategy to the former as tourism industry leaders applaud. Among them from left
- Sports Draw (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Marks First Anniversary of Civil War End (Category: Breaking News)
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka’s wildlife parks bring in collective revenue of approximate Rs.300 million a year which is hoped to increase within the next few years riding on the increasing tourist arrivals to the country. Sri Lanka’s tourism industry which showcased a steady climb this year, registering a 36% growth within the first seven ...
- Elephant Problem (Category: Business)
- Jungle Lair (Category: Business)
- Nature Resorts (Category: Business)
- Rs. 200,000 from US Ambassador’s Ball to Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (Category: Business)
Minister Yapa and Tourism team fly in Deccan helicopter to inspect arrangements for Pro Surf 2011 In response to growing demand for its services Deccan Aviation Lanka Ltd has placed an order for an additional twin engine helicopter for delivery early next year. The Company currently operates a Bell helicopter in addition to recently deploying ...
- Arugam Bay Beachwear supports Arugam Bay Surf Club to become surf instructors (Category: Business)
- JKH, Brandix to take to the skies? (Category: Business)
- Red Bull picks Deccan for Air Show service (Category: Business)
- 96 world surfers to ride super Arugam Bay waves this week (Category: Business)
Stock Broking firm Capital Alliance suggests that the 2.6 million tourist arrivals target isn’t a pipedream but achievable though it will be only by 2020, which is 4 years later than the Government and industry set timeline of 2016. “The Government projects 2.5m arrivals in 2016, but the industry will lack the rooms and trained ...
- Think tourism (Category: Business)
- ETA examined (Category: Business)
- September tourist arrivals up 27% (Category: Business)
- South Africa’s Sun City to invest $ 800 m in Sri Lanka tourism (Category: Business)
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka ’s exotic southeast coastline, is set to welcome 96 top world surfers from 19 countries spanning Argentina , Peru , USA across the globe to New Zealand , to compete in SriLankan Airlines Pro Surfing contest held in association with Australasia ’s Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) from 30th August – ...
- Aha Arugam bay! (Category: Business)
- Surf’s up! - Arugam Bay gears up for world title championship (Category: Business)
- Culture construction - Local surfing in the wake of SriLankan Airlines Pro 2011 (Category: Business)
- Etisalat official ring for Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Surfing competition 2011 (Category: Business)
The first group of pilgrims comprising 61 Indonesians arrived in Sri Lanka flying Mihin Air. They are here for meditation as per the invitation made by Nauyane Ariya Dhamma Thero. The main aim of this visit is to learn and practice meditation from the Thero and the group plans to visit Anuradhapura, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy and the Kelaniya Temple in ...
- CIM Sri Lanka Region celebrates 100 years of marketing excellence (Category: Business)
- Highest international Twenty20 scores (Category: Business)
- Sino-Lanka Bilateral Trade (Category: Business)
- Economic outlook (Category: Business)
Combined publicity programme The Government’s plan to formulate a combined publicity programme to build a unified brand for Sri Lanka tourism is well timed and one of the brilliant steps taken in the right direction. It is noted that the project is to be named Tourism Promotion Programme (TPP
- Minister Basil Rajapaksa introduces special plans for tourism promotion (Category: Breaking News)
- New programme to promote the Traditional New Year globally (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan Embassy in Seoul woos Korean tourists (Category: Business)
- Boost in the Tourism sector will help offset other revenue losses (Category: Breaking News)
By Cheranka Mendis In keeping with the monthly promotion activities in line with ‘Visit Sri Lanka 2011’ year, a host of lectures and awareness programmes on wildlife have been lined up for September. Identified as the month for nature and wildlife, Sri Lanka Tourism along with Sri Lanka
- Rs. 200,000 from US Ambassador’s Ball to Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (Category: Business)
- Wildlife parks generate Rs. 300 m revenue annually (Category: Business)
- Nature Trails – setting the trend in eco-tourism (Category: Business)
- Elephant Problem (Category: Business)
Chairman Dr. Nalaka Godahewa was among buyers of Colombo Land Development yesterday. Around 1.86 million shares of CLND traded yesterday between a high of Rs. 67 and a low of Rs. 62.50 before closing at Rs. 64, down by Rs. 1.60. Godahewa had picked up 350,000 shares at Rs. 65.50 in a deal worth Rs. ...
- Nalaka Godahewa two others acquitted in misappropriation case (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka sets record straight (Category: Business)
- Nalaka Godahewa acquitted and released from fund misappropriation case (Category: Breaking News)
- Initial consensus among MPs on recovery plan (Category: Breaking News)
The ‘Lanka Challenge 2011’ trishaw race started off in grand style on Saturday 20 August 2011 at 8:30 a.m. from the premises of Tangerine Tree Hotel, Minuwangoda. The competitors kicked off to a solid start, with the official flag-off given by the Acting Director General of Sri Lanka
- Mongoose Adventures local sponsor for Lanka Challenge 2012 (Category: Business)
- Innovative tourism students in spotlight at PATA Social Entrepreneur Challenge (Category: Business)
- Warm welcome for record-breaking 800,000th tourist arrival in 2011 (Category: Business)
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