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The ‘golden stretch' between Wadduwa and Kalutara is a popular tourist destination. Offering beach front rooms with private balconies, The Sands By Aitken Spence Hotels boasts garden landscapes, an outdoor pool and obviously the golden beach is an ideal beach holiday for sun and sand lovers.
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Keells Resorts bagged three coveted awards at the just concluded Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011.
The only Travel company in Sri Lanka to enter the Hall of Fame, Aitken Spence Travels won the awards for the Best Tour Operator Emerging Market and Best Conference Organiser at the 5th Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
‘Dickwella Resort and Spa' is most probably the only resort hotel in Sri Lanka, which has access to the beach around the hotel as it lies on a small peninsula off Batheegama in Dickwella embraced by the Indian Ocean.
Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara emerged the most energy efficient hotel in Sri Lanka by winning the highest accolade awarded in the large scale hotel sector at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2012, which concluded recently.
Emirates airline passengers receive exclusive savings at premium hotels in Dubai when booking via www.emirates.com before September 10, 2012. Applicable for guests travelling between now until October 15, 2012, the discount welcomes Emirates passengers to stay in luxury in Dubai.
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Ranna212, a trendy resort on Sri Lanka's deep south coast is now a Halal friendly hotel accredited with ‘Crescentrating Level 4.
A group of upcoming bartenders from Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla Hotels walked away with key wins at the recently concluded National BarTenders' Cocktails and Flair Competition 2012, organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates' Association.
The destination Sigiriya is one of the most attracted tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Popularly known as the ‘eighth wonder of the world', Sigiriya Rock is the largest crowd pulling attraction in Sri Lanka.
Built on a 14 acre land nearly three decades ago on the bunds of the 12th Century Giritale Tank, Giritale Hotel is one of the leading hotels in the area with a magnificent view of the tranquil blue water dotted with green tree spots as a backdrop.
Located on an old cinnamon land in Kaikawala off Induruwa, Cocoon Resort is the latest addition to Lanka's South Western tourist attractions.
Deccan Aviation has opened a liaison office in Galle to service leisure travellers visiting the historic port city and staying in hotels on the south coast.
Heritance Ahungalla, one of Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Group’s deluxe hotels, has employed scores of people and sources supplies from the neighbouring villages as part of the ongoing investment drive to embrace sustainability.
Malaysia Airlines, in recognizing the vibrant growth of the Sri Lankan economy and its tourism sector, has decided to expand its operations and visibility, by opening its second branch office in Matara.
A three member crew from ‘Off the Fence, UK' recently spent 17 days in Sri Lanka exploring wildlife, famous locations, epic landscapes and colourful beauty as part of a documentary for Discovery Channel on the world's ‘wildest islands'.
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American Express, the credit card acquired and issued in Sri Lanka solely by Nations Trust Bank PLC partners with John Keells Hotels to offer cardmembers ultimate getaway choices for the upcoming holiday season.
CeySail Cruises (Pvt.) Ltd. announced the launching of Sri Lanka’s first luxury yacht charter service recently.
Ably proving their status as being technologically savvy, Jetwing Hotels has now launched a specially designed game for Facebook, as a part of a novel competition.
SriLankan Airlines is to join oneworld, adding one of Asia’s fastest growing airlines to the world’s leading quality airline alliance.
The Certificate Programme will commence on 23 June, and continue up to the end of August. Classes will be held only on Saturdays from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm. Deadline for enrolment is 16th June and the Venue is Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (The Hotel School), Colombo 3.
Surrounded by the breathtaking Habarana Lake and the Pidurangala and Ritigala mountain range is the home for the luxurious Sorowwa Resort and Spa the newest addition to Sri Lanka’s exclusive chain of luxury hotels The breathtaking lake and the sorowwa view, the picturesque bird’s eye view of the virgin forest and the astounding sight of the elephants that come to the lake to quench their thirst ad...
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A member of the John Keells Hotels Group, Club Oceanic Trincomalee has closed operations to undergo a complete refurbishment and expansion.
For the first time in Sri Lanka the Ramada International chain signed with Ramada Katunayake with an investment of Rs 500 million to open a new hotel in Seeduwa.
Located between Bentota’s white beach and the tranquil river, Bentota Beach Hotel is just about one and a half hour’s drive from Colombo. This magnificent structure designed by world famous architect Geoffrey Bawa is nestled within 30 acres of well landscaped coconut plantation.
September 27 is the World Tourism Day with Yapahuwa being the Host City in Sri Lanka. "Hundred and fifty member countries of the World Tourism Organisation commemorate the day with various tourism-related events," Secretary, Ministry of Tourism K A D George Michael said
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Rizmi Reyal of The Traveller Global (Pvt) Ltd was elected as the President while Bernard Wijethunge of Gabo Travels was elected as the Vice President to the IATA Agents’ Association of Sri Lanka at their 20th annual general meeting in Thailand last August.
The morning was bright and pleasant in Koggala and a two-hour boat ride along Pol Oya was ideal to start off the day. Pol Oya is considered as Sri Lanka’s largest natural lake consisting of eight islands including the famous island named Madolduwa.
Many wouldn’t know that Sri Lanka has the longest hotel in South Asia (Frankly, I didn’t). Koggala Beach Hotel situated in the Galle district which is 121 km in distance and a three and half hour journey from Colombo is one of the much looked forward to hotels due to it’s close proximity to the sea.
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Hotel Ramada Katunayake a 4 star Hotel comprising 68 rooms opened yesterday (11) at Negombo Road Seeduwa, a 10 minutes drive from the airport on the Negombo - Colombo highway.
Thilanka Hotel Kandy will invest Rs. 20 million to upgrade 50 rooms. The hotel is also planning to upgrade their property to a three star hotel.The hotel that commenced operations as a family entity in 1977 with five rooms went through a major upgrade in the 1990’s.
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