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Last week’s resignation of Dr. Nalaka Godahewa from three tourism entities whilst remaining Tourism Development Authority Chairman as exclusively reported by the Daily FT is being linked by industry circles as a direct fallout with Treasury Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundera. The strained relationship between the Tourism Chief and subject Ministry Secretary (Treasury Chief Dr. Jayasundera ...
- Tourism development strategy finalised (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka opens up for a 4 million domestic tourism industry (Category: Business)
- Nalaka Godahewa tosses three tourism hats (Category: Business)
- Basil bats for PB (Category: Business)
With heads of three tourism entities falling vacant, speculation is rife about likely successors, who however have to be appointed by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa. For the resource-rich Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Bashara Guneratne is tipped. He currently serves
To remain as Chairman of Tourism Development Authority Top professional Dr. Nalaka Godahewa yesterday resigned as Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism and two other entities whilst continuing to serve as Head of Tourism Development Authority. “I have decided to resign from the Chairmanship
- Tourism development strategy finalised (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka Godahewa resigns as SLTDA chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Dr. Godahewa steps down from three of his SL Tourism postings (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka Godahewa takes over SL Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has tendered his resignation effective 31 May as chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Tourism Convention Bureau and the Institute of Hospitality Management. However he remains as chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. ....
- 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)
Dr Nalaka Godahewa on Thursday stepped down from three tourism-related positions but said he would continue as Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.In a statement, he said he was resigning from the posts of chairperson at Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Tourism
- Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- 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)
By Cheranka Mendis The Galle Face Hotel Group has put forward an investment of Rs. 2.5 billion for upgrades in properties and restaurants, which are anticipated to be rebranded under themes of ‘prestige,’ ‘heritage’ or ‘rest houses’. Galle Face Hotel Senior Vice President Chandra Mohotti stated that the company had invested Rs. 1 billion in ...
- French baguette promotion at the Galle Face Hotel (Category: Business)
- Berthold & Kotthoff brokers acquisition of Galle Fort Hotel (Category: Business)
- Kandy Hotels in JV to build 100 room new hotel for Rs. 1.2 b (Category: Business)
- Treasures from colonial days (Category: Business)
By Cassandra Mascarenhas The second half of the ‘The Axiom Revolution,’ the annual learning conference organised by the Association of Human Resource Professionals of Sri Lanka as a prelude to the HRM Awards 2012, commenced following a recess for lunch, with a presentation by GAC Corporate Academy General Manager Damien O’Donoghue who spoke on borderless ...
- Measuring the impact of HR (Category: Business)
- Challenges of a CEO (Category: Business)
- Glamour or gloom of grooming people: A case of five Gs (Category: Business)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, among other tourism promotional activities conducts a a tourism mobile service in Trincomalee by its Standards & Quality Assurance Division. This mobile service has been carried out in tourism developed areas in the country
- Sri Lanka Tourism to introduce fully automated licensing system on 1 May (Category: Business)
- The Fortress pampers guests with 5-star butler service concept (Category: Business)
- Eco Team creates tourism history yet again with ‘mobile hotels’! (Category: Business)
as an icon for Sri Lanka tourism’. Miththapala has been ...
- 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)
The Foreign Minister of Singapore will be visiting Sri Lanka from 26 May to 2 June 2012 accompanied by a high-powered delegation from the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). One of the key expectations of the delegation is to establish mutually-beneficial relationships with key Government officials as well as the Sri Lankan business community during ...
- Sri Lanka – Singapore signs MOU to strengthen business relationships (Category: Breaking News)
- Mutual lessons (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka, Singapore to ink first-ever B2B MoU in Colombo today (Category: Business)
- Singapore business delegation to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Tourism is Sri Lanka’s phoenix. After rising from the ashes of war, it has spread its fiery wings and taken off to bring hope to many and bolster the overall economy. Yet, despite positive statistics, there is fear that the light could dim if policies do not become more aggressive and comprehensive. On Wednesday, the ...
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
- Travel Trend (Category: Business)
- Highest number of tourist arrivals in Dec. 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Boost in the Tourism sector will help offset other revenue losses (Category: Breaking News)
Steps to promote through embassies have started Sri Lanka Tourism to be rebranded as Sri Lanka Tourism Authority soon By Cheranka Mendis Conclusive decisions have not been taken to fully implement the Government’s plan on formulating a combined publicity program to build a unified
- Floodwaters wreaking havoc in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourism promotion activities should be carried out through Sri Lankan missions in foreign nation... (Category: Breaking News)
- Showcasing Sri Lanka and driving demand (Category: Business)
- Lankan missions abroad recognised at Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals rose 9.0 percent in April this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed.
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals rose 9% to 69,591 in April from a year earlier, continuing the growth momentum established in 2010. Data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority yesterday showed arrivals topping 330,116 during the first four months
- Hong Kong visitor arrivals up 14% in July (Category: Business)
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- Fargo births (Category: USA, North Dakota)
May 16, Colombo: Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals rose 9.0 percent in April this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed.
May 16, Colombo: The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Nalaka Godahewa says that steps have been taken to unite all government bodies related to tourism under one umbrella.
By Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka Tourism will host the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards for the fifth consecutive year this July, recognising the efforts and contribution of industry stakeholders. The competition this year will include a number of new categories, widening the number of accolades by 21
- First ever Islamic Banking industry Awards in July (Category: Business)
- Lankan missions abroad recognised at Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
- Apex Body (Category: Business)
- Carrying Capacity (Category: Business)
SriLankan Airlines announced that it would strengthen its operations to the Middle East region during the recently-concluded Arabian Travel Market (ATM) held in Dubai. “We see a substantial increase in arrivals from the Middle East region and as the national carrier we hope to facilitate tourism to Sri Lanka by strengthening our presence in the ...
- Economy Exercise (Category: Business)
- Social Media (Category: Business)
- New Wings (Category: Business)
- Flexible Flights (Category: Business)
In its latest publication of ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Brands,’ Brands Finance lists Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the ‘Highest Valued Hospitality Brand’ in Sri Lanka. The annual review has been published for eight consecutive years by Brand Finance, a leading independent consultancy founded in the UK. The review assesses the health of leading brands in Sri ...
- Cinnamon Lakeside perfects staying on top (Category: Business)
- Ronald new Front Office Manager at Cinnamon Lakeside (Category: Business)
- Highest number of All Island Cocktail Competition qualifiers from Cinnamon Lakeside (Category: Business)
- John Keells trendsetters win 12 key Sri Lanka Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
Holders of UnionPay credit and debit cards can now withdraw money from more than 500 ATM terminals in Sri Lanka of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, under a partnership between the Bank and China UnionPay. This partnership between the country’s largest private bank and one of the world’s largest payment card schemes will facilitate visits ...
- COMBank launches exclusive savings account for women (Category: Business)
- Commercial Bank arrives at Maskeliya (Category: Business)
By Cheranka Mendis With tourism numbers increasing, Sri Lanka Tourism must now look at aggressive destination promotion, especially at travel and trade fairs abroad. While the industry expressed delight over the tourism authority’s interest in supporting more participation in international
- Can joint promotions with other export industries work for Sri Lanka Tourism? (Category: Business)
- Tourism triumph! - Ends 2011 with record 855,975 arrivals (Category: Business)
- Over 55 tour agents, 50 international journalists for Expo 2012 (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka records 624,874 tourist arrivals by end of June (Category: Breaking News)
The varied programs of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Economic Development are now accessible online. They cover development, poverty alleviation, empowerment of the poor, promoting investments to Sri Lanka, travel and tourism industry and nature conservation. Under Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s able leadership, the Economic Development Ministry is forging ahead to improve the people...
- Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel: The Best Five Star Hotel (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka allocates Rs. 65,890 M for speedy completion of development projects (Category: Breaking News)
- Bajaj Basil? (Category: Business)
- 16,478 graduates to be recruited next month (Category: Breaking News)
The Secretary General of UNWTO Dr. Taleb Refai, distinguished invitees, presenters, officials, representatives of the media, ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed a privilege for me and for my country Sri Lanka to be invited for this high level UNWTO conference to present our perspective of green tourism. UNWTO Secretary General Dr. Taleb Refai ...
- Marketing an emerging tourism destination in Asia (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day tomorrow (Category: Business)
- Juggling tourism (Category: Business)
- How tourism yield can be suitably incorporated into the sustainability paradigm (Category: Business)
Key Note address by Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism at the 24thandnbsp;joint meeting of the UNWTO commission for East Asia, South Asia and the Pacific: UNWTO high level Regional Conference on Green Tourism held in Chiang Mia Thailand on 3 May 2012.
- Space, Scotland's final frontier? (Category: Technology)
- Dream property for sale (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Tourism awards for Hobart (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
Tourism will be great contributor towards the recovery of many economies which have gone through financial difficulties, Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa said.
- Space, Scotland's final frontier? (Category: Technology)
- Dream property for sale (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Tourism awards for Hobart (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
By Cheranka Mendis Come winter this year, Sri Lanka will be ready to welcome 4000 up-market tourists from Austria, Germany and Switzerland with the first ever regular cruise liner sailing in to the Colombo Port. The cruise liner, FTI Berlin will make its maiden voyage to this part of the world in December starting off ...
- FTI group to operate a cruise line to Colombo port (Category: Breaking News)
- Cruise Calls (Category: Business)
- CAB on cruise (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka welcomes luxury cruise Queen Elizabeth with 2000 tourists (Category: Business)
With the influx of tourists into the country, the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) on Monday announced the successful completion of a ‘safety assessment’ of the most frequented tourist sites in Sri Lanka carried out by TUI Travel PLC Head of Specialist in Activity Health and Safety Malcolm Ellis. Commissioned in a ...
- SLAITO Commissions ‘Risk Assessment’ of most Frequented Tourist Sites (Category: Breaking News)
- Understanding Standard & Poor’s BICRA Assessment Of Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- S&P fires warning on Sri Lankan banking system; ranked along with Nigeria (Category: Business)
- SLAITO introduces ‘Sancharaka Udawa’ (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka spent Rs. 56 b on above-the-line advertising in 2011 Taking wing to India for meetings is a usual routine for any business leader attached to a multinational in Sri Lanka as most such organisations have their regional offices in India. During a recent visit to India, the hype surrounding IPL – 5th edition ...
- The brand IPL is about highlighting performance (Category: Business)
- A brilliant marketer? (Category: Business)
- Storms brewing in teacups (Category: Business)
- ‘Pure Ceylon Tea’ or ‘tea hub’? The billion dollar question (Category: Business)
Vesak is a time when Colombo comes alive with colour and spiritual festivity. It is an ideal and perfect time to showcase the city of Colombo amidst these unique celebrations. The Colombo City Tour, a unique venture by Sri Lanka Tourism and Ebert Silva Holiday offer exclusive and mesmerising
- A weekend of Vesak (Category: Business)
- Celebrating Vesak (Category: Business)
- Hilton comes alive with festivity for Vesak (Category: Business)
- A grand Vesak at Cinnamon Grand (Category: Business)
By Faraz Shauketaly For over thirty years – most everything in Sri Lanka was blamed on the ‘war’. If you were polite it was the ‘security situation’. People late for appointments always had an excuse, ‘the checkpoints’, the Army took so long to check my ID and the Police took even longer at the next ...
- SC upholds Appeal Court ruling against Customs in Nestlé case (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka hands 37 Chinese fishermen to embassy (Category: Business)
- ‘Dubai Suddha’ arrested over sending job seekers overseas without valid licence (Category: Breaking News)
- LTTE sympathizer arrested in India (Category: Breaking News)
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