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The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) together with the Bucks University featured the 2012 award winners from Singapore of global business associations and chief marketing officers under the theme ‘Is The Party Over?’ at Galadari Hotel, where a select audience of 200 business and marketers attended the event. Some of the key points discussed ...
- Honoured for driving marketing in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- New tea industry model: By default? (Category: Business)
- Focus on the magic than logic (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka can be a top 30 country by 2015 (Category: Business)
By Cheranka Mendis Some 45 foreigners from 20 nationalities will be traversing the island in three-wheelers starting 31 August taking part in the 12 day Lanka Challenge organised by Large Minority for the fourth consecutive year. An innovative promotion model for Sri Lanka through adventure tourism, Lanka Challenge will take the participants to Jaffna for ...
- Nalaka Godahewa tosses three tourism hats (Category: Business)
- ‘Lanka Challenge 2011’ trishaw race starts off in grand style (Category: Business)
- Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism (Category: Breaking News)
By Marianne David and Cheranka Mendis Sri Lanka Tourism yesterday told the Daily FT that the Department of Wildlife would set up a meeting with both the Tissamaharama Jeep Association and the officials of the three tented mobile safari operators in order to arrive at “an amicable settlement,” following the recent assaults on the operators ...
- Ceasefire on safari savagery (Category: Business)
- Safari savagery (Category: Business)
- One size fits all (Category: Business)
- Going wild! (Category: Business)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo, Japan has announced that the Ninth Sri Lanka Festival will be held on 8th and 9th of September, 2012 in Tokyo under the theme “Miracle Island: Sri Lanka – Wonder of Asia”. Sri Lanka this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the ...
- Festival Boycott (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka President to participate in the Harvest Festival today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President to participate in the Harvest Festival today (Category: Breaking News)
- Food Fair (Category: Business)
The world leading international Emergency Services Company, Falck (Denmark) has acquired 50 percent of Sri Lankan Emergency Medical Services (EMS) company, Med1 (Pvt) Limited. Med1 plans to launch emergency medical response services in the Colombo area by the end of 2012. “The partnership between Med1 and Falck not only enables us to implement a high-class ...
- First Aid Helpline launched by Med1 with Dialog (Category: Business)
- Denmark firm to start an “Emergency Medical Response Service” in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Denmark’s Emergency Services Invests In Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- eChanneling offering ambulance services on “225” Sri Lanka short code (Category: Business)
It is widely speculated that Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chief Dr. Nalaka Godahewa will be appointed as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new Chairman, following the contentious resignation of Tilak Karunaratne.
Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has resigned as the Chairman of Divasa Finance Ltd. last week. Analysts widely believe the move as a precursor to the impending appointment of Dr. Godahewa as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which the Daily FT exclusively reported on Saturday. Godahewa however remains as Chairman of Colombo ...
- Sri Lanka SEC gets new chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka’s first Commissioners’ meeting today (Category: Business)
- Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka Godahewa resigns as SLTDA chairman (Category: Breaking News)
Given first half performance, believes several 2012 Roadmap targets will be missed UNP MP and its chief spokesman on the economy Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday claimed that most of the Central Bank’s 2012 Roadmap targets were likely to be missed, based on below par performance on the external trade front during the first half. ...
- Harsha renews call for swift action against NSB-TFC deal makers (Category: Business)
- Readying for a fight? (Category: Business)
- Central Bank emphatic dollars are coming (Category: Business)
- Imports swell, exports lose steam (Category: Business)
Etisalat, a leading global mobile telecommunication service provider, opened its state-of-the-art store at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recently. As the country experiences an influx of tourists and expects a further growth in the tourism industry, Etisalat, having an over 167 million global customer base across 17 countries, is currently the most skilled and ...
- Etisalat official ring for Sri Lankan Airlines Pro Surfing competition 2011 (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka’s first eBook store BookHUB officially launched (Category: Business)
- World Duty Free opens with glamour, luxury and high spirits at BIA (Category: Business)
By Shanuka Tissera Leading bankers were given the opportunity to discuss the method of approvals of OPIC funding and political risk insurance, facilitated by the International Executive Service Corps (IESC) and the American Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (AMCHAM) for US equity sponsored projects. The keynote address was delivered by the Governor of the Central ...
- Lion leads frontier markets (Category: Business)
- Commercial Leasing and Finance maintains impressive growth in profits (Category: Business)
- AmCham to promote fixed rate, low cost financing from USA (Category: Business)
- AmCham partners with ISEL to bring in US investment to Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
Visa has taken its first steps towards entry into Myanmar (previously known as Burma) with a series of training workshops to prepare selected local banks for the introduction of electronic payments as the country continues its economic and social reforms. The workshops are aimed at upgrading the banking facilities to accept and issue international payment ...
- Visa introduces new mobile prepaid product for developing countries (Category: Business)
- Visa promotes tourism in Egypt (Category: Business)
- ICTA plays major role in Visa Online System (Category: Business)
- Electronic Travel Authorisation system in effect from today (Category: Business)
Leaders of Sri Lanka and Maldives agree to extend and strengthen bilateral cooperation on a wide range of issues when they met for discussions on Thursday. President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik accompanied by First Lady Ilham Hussain arrived in Sri Lanka on Thursday on a two-day official visit. His Sri Lankan counterpart ...
- Sri Lanka, Maldives agree to expand bilateral co-operation (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives President to visit Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- PRESIDENT RECEIVES A WARM WELCOME IN THEMALDIVES (Category: Breaking News)
- Hands Off Maldives Says Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Seychelles President Seychelles President James Alix Michel concludes a historic state visit to Sri Lanka heralding a new chapter in Seychelles-Sri Lanka relations in pursuit of common endeavours towards strengthening closer friendship and economic cooperation between the two countries in a variety of fields, with enormous benefits for the two countries and their peoples. President ...
- Sri Lanka, Seychelles renew strong ties, sign bilateral agreements (Category: Business)
- Seychelles President in town today (Category: Business)
- New chapter in bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Seychelles (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles President concludes a historic State Visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to sign an agreement to promote trade with Oman to increase tourism and investment. The Cabinet has approved a proposal made by External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Bilateral Consultations with Oman, Government Spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said. He told a press conference ...
- Oman Air commemorates operations to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLanka to import petroleum from Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- Golf Tourism (Category: Business)
- Another Country (Category: Business)
Participating in the prestigious ceremony for the third consecutive year, Jetwing Hotels was recognised for its tremendous efforts to bring about positive action for the environment through energy efficient initiatives in all their properties. Jetwing Blue shone by picking up the Bronze award in the Large Hotel category. Formerly known as the Blue Oceanic Beach ...
- Jetwing walks away with armful of medals at ‘Culinary Art 2011’ (Category: Business)
- Creating memories that last - Jetwing Hotels at the Bridal Fair 2011 (Category: Business)
- Jetwing Animal Clinic at Tangalla Bay (Category: Business)
- Jetwig Hotels wins eight TripAdvisor certificates of excellence (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka’s exporters to Seychelles were upbeat on possible direct air-links with Seychelles while Sri Lanka’s national carrier viewed it as ‘an opportunity’. “Seychelles is an opportunity. Within the next three months, SriLankan Airlines will be able to come to a clear understanding as to how we can set up direct commercial air-links with Seychelles,” ...
- SriLankan Airlines Upbeat On Air-link To Seychelles (Category: Business)
- Seychelles plans joint holiday packages for tourists with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Air Seychelles to launch twice weekly A320neo flights to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka shipbuilding hub for Seychelles - Direct air-links being explored (Category: Business)
Seychelles, Sri Lankaandrsquo;s largest investment partner in 2011, is looking for cooperation with Sri Lanka in fisheries and in other sectors which have much potential, and an air andamp; maritime cooperation between the two countries could substantially boost tourism, trade and investment at both ends, the visiting Seychelles President, said on Wednesday.
- Seychelles Foreign Minister visiting the island (Category: Breaking News)
- Exporters upbeat on direct air-links, ‘an opportunity’ – SriLankan (Category: Business)
- Seychelles President concludes historic State visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Seychelles President concludes a historic State Visit to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Central Bank said yesterday inflows to the services account of the balance of payments remain buoyant despite challenging conditions. It said earnings from tourism in June 2012 grew by 20.6%, year-on-year, to $ 63 million, while during the first six months of 2012, earnings from tourism have grown at a robust rate of 24.3%, ...
- 1H worker remittances top US$ 2.5 billion mark (Category: Business)
- 3,623 new companies registered in 1H (Category: Business)
- Tougher 2Q but Dockyard ends 1H with better results (Category: Business)
- Union Assurance continues growth momentum in 1H 2012 (Category: Business)
High Commissioner to the UK Dr. Chris Nonis outlined the strides that Sri Lanka had taken in economic, social rehabilitation, reconstruction and reconciliation since the defeat of terrorism in May 2009 to the Guild of Tourism at a luncheon meeting held at the Cholomondelay Room at the House of Lords. High Commissioner Dr. Chris Nonis ...
- Sri Lanka, one of most compelling destinations for investment in Cwealth – Dr. Nonis (Category: Breaking News)
- 'SL, compelling destination for investment' (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit Lanka for fair analysis on facts, not fiction: HC Dr. Nonis (Category: Breaking News)
- Diaspora undermining the work at hand in Sri Lanka - Nonis (Category: Breaking News)
Mongoose Adventures, Sri Lanka’s leading adventure sports provider is proud to be the local sponsor for Lanka Challenge 2012, the popular three-wheeler driven escapade for charity. After captivating the world through three sublime editions, this year’s Lanka Challenge will take place from 1 to 11 September. The Lanka Challenge will see intrepid travellers from around the worl...
- Mongoose Adventures brings SNUBA to Chaaya Blu, Trincomalee (Category: Business)
- Traversing the island in a tuk (Category: Business)
- NSB-TFC fiasco ‘looks’? (Category: Business)
- SLT unveils ‘Intelligent Solutions’ (Category: Business)
Arrived at the Pearly Gates four months early. Better to play it safe as monumental traffic jams are prophesied for 21 December. Checking in was unexpectedly swift; my host at the stately abode better known as the Temple Trees was expecting me. An air of tranquillity and affability greeted me instead of a militarised, regimented ...
- Ore. father accused of trying to give away the kids (Category: USA, Washington)
- Jana Aragalaya now ‘Frontline Socialist Party’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Bayliss feels for Marsh as Dilshan quits (Category: Business)
- Heshan comes second in heats but fails to qualify for next round (Category: Business)
The International Aviation Academy (IAA) the training arm of SriLankan Airlines- the national carrier of Sri Lanka proudly announces the launch of its first overseas operations on 15th August 2012. The franchised training agreement between IAA and Orient Express (Pvt.) Limited, Maldives will make new avenues in the aviation industry in terms of building human ...
- SriLankan Airlines training arm ventures into Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- IAA looks at capacity expansion (Category: Business)
- SriLankan Airlines’ IAA completes first training program for TAASL member agents (Category: Business)
- SriLankan IAA among IATA top ten (Category: Business)
PORT LOUIS (Reuters): Mauritius cut its 2012 tourist arrival forecast for a second time this year on Tuesday to 960,000, from 980,000, citing weak economic conditions in its key markets in Europe, its statistics body said. In 2011 tourist arrivals to Mauritius reached 964,642. Tourism is a cornerstone of the Indian Ocean island’s economy and ...
- Rare skink saved from extinction (Category: Technology)
- Seize opportunity to consolidate business in Mauritius and Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- WA man could be freed from incarceration (Category: Western Australia)
- Salmans Ready shifts from Mauritius to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
By Cheranka Mendis Given the anticipated growth in tourism, the country is likely to see an 85% average occupancy rate and 35% revenue growth in Colombo city hotels in 2012. Colombo City Hotels Chairman M. Shanthikumar yesterday told the Daily FT that the occupancy level so far has recorded a growth of 65-70%, which is ...
- Hyatt pushes Asia expansion, cautious in short term (Category: Business)
- Global leisure hotel rates set new growth record in March (Category: Business)
- Hotel occupancy rates slump (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Rupee Pricing (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka and Seychelles will establish a direct air link between the two countries immediately, enabling increased trade and tourism between the two island nations and neighbouring countries. At the discussion on Tuesday held between the visiting Seychelles President Alix Michel and Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa, it was decided to open up a ...
- Seychelles President in town today (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka shipbuilding hub for Seychelles - Direct air-links being explored (Category: Business)
- Lanka Seychelles to share experiences for economic development (Category: Breaking News)
- Seychelles Foreign Minister visiting the island (Category: Breaking News)
As a Hilton Colomboandrsquo;s Blue Energy Community initiative, 20 scholarships were awarded to The Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism andamp; Hotel Management re-entry students for four Basic Level courses during the International Youth Week - 12 to 18 August.
Following are excerpts of the address by A/Plnr Deshabandu Surath Wickramasinghe, President of the Chamber of Construction Industry, Sri Lanka, at the Colombo School of Technology Graduation: I am pleased to be present as the Chief Guest at the first Graduation Ceremony of 30 HND Graduates who will receive their Diplomas. The Colombo School of ...
- Ceylon Institute of Builders to organise Construction Expo 2012 (Category: Business)
- CIOB to host ‘Global Challenges’ in Construction International Symposium (Category: Business)
- Manpower snag to hit mega construction projects (Category: Business)
- CONSTRUCT 2012 in Colombo in August (Category: Business)
Aims to become Colombo’s leading sustainable city hotel by 2015 By Cassandra Mascarenhas Further incorporating sustainability into their processes and business and working towards enhancing the environmental performance of the hotel, the Cinnamon Grand in association with the Switch-Asia programme hosted a ‘green forum’ yesterday in order to enlighten a group of key stakeholders ...
- Switch-Asia to host tourism sustainability seminar (Category: Business)
- Towards Sustainable Business Practices (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka launches tourism think tank (Category: Business)
With the generous support of the American people through the US Agency for International Development, Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA) is implementing the US $24 million VEGA/BIZ+ program in Sri Lanka. The program’s main focus is on expanding livelihood opportunities that can enhance economic productivity, boosting household incomes in former conflict areas and promoting ...
- Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day tomorrow (Category: Business)
- Combined publicity blitz for Sri Lanka tourism still not 100% ready (Category: Business)
- US notes importance of Sri Lanka switching to solar energy (Category: Breaking News)
It was an evening of celebration at the recently held inaugural graduation ceremony of the Travel Agents’ Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) in association with the SriLankan Airlines’ International Aviation Academy (IAA). Earlier this year, IAA, the training centre of the national carrier was appointed as the exclusive training partner for TAASL. Under this ...
- SriLankan Airlines’ IAA completes first training program for TAASL member agents (Category: Business)
- TAASL and IATA partner to develop HR in aviation (Category: Business)
- UL’s aviation training arm ventures in to Maldives (Category: Business)
- IAA looks at capacity expansion (Category: Business)
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