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Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority resigns
Fri Sep 28 23:58:49 EDT 2012 - colombopage.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 4.5758953
Sept 29, Colombo: Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority Dr.Nalaka Godahewa resigned from the post yesterday.
Nalaka Godahewa resigns as SLTDA chairman
Fri Sep 28 09:11:35 EDT 2012 - adaderana.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.703567
Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has resigned from his post as Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, exactly one month after being appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Sri Lanka launches tourism think tank
Thu Sep 27 19:31:29 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.13321778
By Cheranka Mendis With the surge of tourism taking place in the country, particularly in the hotel sector, the industry must now focus on sustainable energy consumption not only for the environmental impact but also for reduced operational cost. Pursuing the ambitious target set by the Government of 2.5 million by 2015, some 90 new ...
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‘Being best is good, telling the world is better’
Wed Sep 26 19:01:22 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.15071872
By Marianne David The head of the country’s best five star city hotel this week made a fresh case for effective and aggressive marketing of Sri Lanka as a holiday destination to maximise benefits from unique advantages and peaceful times. “Sometimes you can be the best, but if nobody knows about it, you’re not going ...
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Cinnamon Lakeside perfects staying on top
Wed Sep 26 19:01:18 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.71071
By Marianne David Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo won two coveted awards at the fifth annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards – the Best Five Star City Hotel Award and the Best Host Hotel Spa. Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011 awarded high performers across 11 categories and evaluated hotels in the industry
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Lankan Embassy in Seoul woos Korean tourists
Wed Sep 26 19:01:17 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.50254786
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul in association with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau initiated a number of activities in the hope of promoting Sri Lanka as a key tourist destination among Koreans. The Ambassador, accompanied by Counsellor (Commercial) of the Mission recently met
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Sri Lanka on show at JATA
Tue Sep 25 16:59:51 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.21314846
Japan Association of Travel Agents, known as JATA, held their Annual Travel Show in Tokyo.  The JATA is by far, the largest association of travel agents in Japan. About 12 travel agents and companies from Sri Lanka participated at the JATA. Ambassador Admiral Karannagoda and Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe along with the Deputy Minister of Disaster ...
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Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day tomorrow
Tue Sep 25 16:59:50 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.50254786
of Economic Development along with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority organised ...
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SL marks its presence at International French Travel Market
Tue Sep 25 16:59:50 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.15071872
Sri Lanka participated at the annual IFTM Top Resa (International French Travel Market) that was held in Paris from 18 September to 21 September. Flagship fair for the tourism sector, IFTM Top Resa brings every year thousands of travel agents from across the world that come to present their products and services to the industry’s ...
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Training for hiring vehicle drivers in Arugambay
Tue Sep 25 16:59:50 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.50254786
A two-day training program for hiring vehicle drivers catering to the tourism industry commenced on Monday in Arugambay. The two-day program conducted by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority will provide vital information and training to hiring vehicle drivers catering to the Tourism Industry
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Ind-Expo helps industries and hotels meet new food hygiene regulations
Fri Sep 21 00:52:05 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.13187888
Ind-Expo Certi-fication Limited is a public limited liability certification and training organisation established by Ceylon National Chamber of Industries and National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka with the support of United Nations Industrial Development Organi-sation (UNIDO) under its project of ‘Strengthening International Certific-ation Capacity in Sri Lanka’ with the assistanc...
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FCCISL takes Key Persons’ Forum to the regions
Thu Sep 20 18:21:08 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.15071872
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL) in collaboration with the Asia Foundation will organise Key Persons’ Forums (KPFs) in the regions, commencing from September 2012. The KPFs were hitherto held in Colombo. The objective of the KPFs is to provide a platform for eminent persons in responsible positions, with ...
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Paradise for lease!
Wed Sep 19 15:52:47 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.50254786
By Cheranka Mendis The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is offering 2717.243 acres of land and 415.7 acres of water body in six selected areas for eco-friendly beach, wildlife and waterfront developments. Located in Kalpitiya, Kuchc-haveli, Bentota, Pasikudah, Dedduwa and Yala
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Tourism triumphs
Wed Sep 19 15:52:37 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.852852
The Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011 was held at Waters Edge in Colombo recently, where 57 top performers of the industry were honored under 11 separate award categories by the Sri Lanka Tourism Board
Sri Lanka Tourism declared official Tourism Partner of ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka
Tue Sep 18 15:51:16 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 3.0505967
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) joined hands with ICC Development (International) Limited to become the official Tourism Partner of  ICC World Twentey20 which has just started off in Sri Lanka for the period of 18 September to 10 October.  The official agreement was signed
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Sri Lanka Tourism to use “MID-WICKET” region to promote the country
Tue Sep 18 09:47:06 EDT 2012 - news360.lk - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 3.8132458
The Twenty20 World Cup which will be kicked off from Hambantota this evening will provide Sri Lanka Tourism the opportunity to place its logo in the Mid wicket area of the ground, where the matches will be played. Sri Lanka Tourism says this is a massive opportunity for Sri Lanka Tourism
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eMarketingEye wins award for Best Hotel Website at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
Mon Sep 17 15:50:01 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 3.8132458
The only internet marketing agency to be recognised at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards held recently, eMarketingEye (www.emarketingeye.com) won the prestigious Tourism Award for best Hotel/Accommodation website under the Marketing Communications category. A fully integrated online marketing agency
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MasterCard to promote influx of Indian tourists to SL
Sun Sep 16 16:15:37 EDT 2012 - yahoo.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.703567
MasterCard signed a partnership agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) which would help to promote Indian tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka.
MasterCard to promote Indian tourists to Sri Lanka
Fri Sep 14 16:50:52 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.50254786
MasterCard Worldwide and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau yesterday signed an agreement to facilitate the development of cross border tourism, with a specific focus on attracting Indian tourists. The five-year agreement aims to promote Sri Lanka as a premier tourist destination for Indian
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Lanka eyes Indian tourists
Fri Sep 14 11:04:05 EDT 2012 - yahoo.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.60305744
MasterCard Worldwide, a global payments and technology company, and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) on Friday signed an agreement to facilitate the development of cross border tourism, with a specific focus on attracting India’s tourists.
Legendary International Hotel School Wins Award At Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
Fri Sep 14 06:43:54 EDT 2012 - ceylontoday.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 3.8132458
At the recently held Sri Lanka Tourism Awards, The International Hotel School affiliated with the Mount Lavinia Hotel Group won the award for small scale enterprise in the discipline of tourism education and training efforts.
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Wayamba Development Authority seminar on sustainable energy for hoteliers
Thu Sep 13 16:44:30 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.50254786
To mark World Tourism Day 2012 a seminar for hoteliers and restaurant operators in the Kurunegala District on Tourism and Sustainable Energy, Powering Sustainable Development will be held at the Ranweli Holiday Village, Waikkal on 21 September channelled through Sri Lanka Tourism. All top level
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Legendary Int. Hotel School wins at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
Thu Sep 13 16:44:30 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 3.8132458
At the recently held Sri Lanka Tourism Awards, the International Hotel School (IHS) affiliated with the Mount Lavinia Hotel Group won the award for small scale enterprise in the discipline of Tourism Education and Training Efforts.  The efforts at the IHS not only provide a launching pad
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Projecting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination
Wed Sep 12 16:26:32 EDT 2012 - yahoo.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.50254786
The Sri Lanka embassy in the Russian Federation received a special evaluation award at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011 ceremony held recently in recognition of the services it had rendered in promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination among Russian, Ukrainian and Kazakhstan tourists.
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Sri Lanka and Maldives to market as one tourist destination
Tue Sep 11 00:47:27 EDT 2012 - colombopage.com - Category : Breaking News - Relavancy : 0.703567
Sept 11, Colombo: Sri Lanka tourism industry sources say that Sri Lanka and the Maldives have discussed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to market the two countries as one destination for tourism.
Lanka Hospitals marks 10 years of healthcare service
Mon Sep 10 15:34:20 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.11303904
By Rashika Fazali Last Friday, Lanka Hospitals celebrated 10 years of excellence in healthcare with a gala ceremony at Waters Edge. Formerly known as Apollo Hospital under Lanka Hospitals Corporation Ltd. (LHCL), it was first introduced in 2002 as the most advanced healthcare facility and Sri Lanka’s first purpose built private medical care facility. Although ...
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Triad Digital’s website for Theva Residency wins national tourism award
Mon Sep 10 15:34:18 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.21314846
The Theva Residency website received the award for The Best Niche Market Website at the 2011 Tourism Awards which was held on the 30th of August 2012. The website is strategically created: “for people who want accessibility to an exclusive market; people who want professional interpretation; people who appreciate fine food and beverage in the ...
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Prasanna W. Jayewardene Honoured With Lifetime Award
Fri Sep 07 10:01:22 EDT 2012 - ceylontoday.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.8040766
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority greatly honoured Prasanna W. Jayewardene with the Pioneer in Tourism Award.
SriLankan lauded for role in tourism promotion
Thu Sep 06 15:46:07 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.13187888
Wins two Presidential Travel and Tourism Awards SriLankan Airlines was named ‘Airline of the Year’ for the fourth consecutive year at the SriLankan Tourism Awards 2011, firmly emphasising the National Carrier’s pivotal role in the growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. SriLankan Airlines is proud to serve as a pillar of strength to Sri Lanka’s ...
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Nature Trails – setting the trend in eco-tourism
Thu Sep 06 15:46:02 EDT 2012 - www.ft.lk - Category : Business - Relavancy : 0.15071872
Owned and operated by Sri Lanka’s largest blue chip conglomerate, John Keells Holdings PLC and positioned as a star value addition at John Keells Hotels Group, ‘Nature Trails’, the dedicated Wildlife and Adventure Tourism division of Chaaya and Cinnamon Resorts, bagged the award for the ‘Best Nature and Wildlife Service Provider’ at the Sri Lanka ...
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