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Sri Lanka’s premier resort brand, Heritance Hotels & Resorts, swept the green and individual awards at the recently-concluded Sri Lanka Tourism Awards. Sri Lanka’s most internationally awarded hotel, Heritance Kandalama won the awards for ‘Best Practices in Green Architecture’ and ‘Best Green Practices in Accommodation’. Chef Lalith Gunasekera of Herita...
- Heritance Hotels wins big at National Green Awards (Category: Business)
- Heritance Ahungalla walks the talk on sustainability (Category: Business)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) honoured Prasanna W. Jayewardene with the ‘Pioneer in Tourism’ award at the recently-concluded Tourism Awards 2011. Hotelier Jayewardene has 45 years of experience in the tourism industry both locally and internationally and was recognised for his services as a pioneer in the field. Having received his education at ...
- Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day tomorrow (Category: Business)
- GFH Group goes for Rs. 2.5 b refurbishment (Category: Business)
- For tourism, after BRICs, Lanka-included SLIMMA is the best (Category: Business)
- Heritance Resorts sweep green and individual awards (Category: Business)
Industry veteran Prema Cooray was bestowed with the ‘Legend’ status at the fifth Sri Lanka Tourism Awards. Among his key achievements were leading and developing Sri Lanka’s premier hotel chain Aitken Spence (1984 to 2003); and taking Sri Lanka’s hospitality expertise overseas to the Maldives in 1991and building the first-ever resort (Club Rannahli) by a ...
- 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)
At the fifth Annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2012, The Blue Water was crowned as the ‘Best MICE Operations – Conference Hotel of the Year 2011’ by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority at a glamorous ceremony held in Colombo on 30 August 2012. The hotel, with facilities for events and weddings, opened its Grand ...
- Hotel Deal (Category: Business)
- Hotel Expansion (Category: Business)
- Hotel Move (Category: Business)
- Hotel Deal (Category: Business)
Signifying its resilience there are over 5,000 top jobs worldwide in the global travel and tourism industry at present according to the popular web site http://www.catererglobal.com It lists 5,171 jobs globally of which 1,294 are in Asia including several in Sri Lanka. Catererglobal.com offers a unique service that provides an easy-to-use, specific recruitment website for ...
Reinforcing its supremacy John Keells Holdings Group bagged most of the major titles in an impressive haul of 12 in the fifth annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards presented last week. JKH Group’s Cinnamon Lakeside won the best five star city hotel whilst its Cinnamon Lodge Habrana bagged the best five star resort award. Group entity ...
- Sri Lanka eyes tourism boom but challenges lie ahead (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tourism on the rise as peace persists (Category: Breaking News)
- Tourism industry in new visa mess (Category: Breaking News)
- Cruises weather site storm (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
John Keells Resorts bagged three coveted awards at the recently-concluded Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011. The Sri Lanka Tourism Awards pays tribute to organisations and individuals for their excellence and inspired achievements whilst contributing towards the strengthening and empowering of our nation’s tourism industry. Winning the award for the ‘Best Five Star Resort’ was Cinnam...
- John Keells trendsetters win 12 key Sri Lanka Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
- Heritance Resorts sweep green and individual awards (Category: Business)
- The Fortress pampers guests with 5-star butler service concept (Category: Business)
- Veteran hotelier Srilal appointed to LAUGFS Leisure Board (Category: Business)
A presentation/discussion on ‘Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and Thailand’ organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will be made on Thursday 6 September 2012 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber Auditorium, No. 450 D.R. Wijewardena Mw, Colombo 10. The Special Guest will be Poldej Worachat of the ...
- Thailand to boost trade with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka-Thailand free trade pact slated for 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Next round of talks on Sri Lanka-Thailand FTA in June (Category: Breaking News)
- Thai firms eyeing Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
A number of measures to promote bilateral trade between Sri Lanka and Nordic countries will be adopted in the year ahead, revealed Majid Awn, President, Sri Lanka Nordic Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce addressing the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Nordic Business Council (SLNBC) held at the Ceylon Chamber ...
- Sri Lanka Benelux Business Council holds 18th AGM (Category: Business)
- Niche markets in Nordic countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Seventh AGM of Sri Lanka-France Business Council (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka – Australia – New Zealand Business Council holds 16th AGM (Category: Business)
By Rashika Fazali The night was bright with award winners celebrating their accomplishments, joyful co-workers, companies highlighting their achievements and personalities in the industry voicing their thoughts and praise for the industry’s success. It was a big night for everyone who witnessed the fifth annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards for 2011.
By Reshma Kapadia Emerging Markets Daily: With so much angst over India, some investors are looking for other ways to play the subcontinent and setting their sights on Sri Lanka. The country, a major shipping hub attracting a good deal of investment from China, is rebuilding after a three-decade civil war that left parts of ...
- Sri Lanka's time to bloom has come (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia expresses support to Sri Lanka in all its efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- 'Sri Lanka beginning to shine as glamour centre' (Category: Breaking News)
- For tourism, after BRICs, Lanka-included SLIMMA is the best (Category: Business)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently recognised 20 top companies as Strategic Level training partners at a special ceremony held at the institute’s Colombo 7 premises. The 20 companies representing the non-public practice sector hailed from diverse areas including banking, textiles, telecommunication, insurance, tourism and plantation, giving the instit...
- Confident Sujeewa takes up new role as CA Sri Lanka President (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka’s taxation course for professionals (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka recognises Agro Harapan Lestari as a training partner (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka conducts highly successful orientation seminar for trainees (Category: Business)
If the weather remains perfect, the finals of the first-ever T20 Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) will be played between Nagenahira Nagas and Uva Next tonight at 8 p.m. at Kettarama. Both teams were considered underdogs, whilst high profile teams such as Wayamba United, Basnahira Dundees, Ruhuna Royals as well as Kandurata Warriors were among ...
By Marianne David and Cheranka Mendis The safari savagery that erupted last week with mobile tented safari operators being attacked seems to have reached a ceasefire of sorts, following two meetings between stakeholders on Wednesday. Employees attached to Mahoora Safari Camps, Kulu Safaris and Leopard Safaris were assaulted by mobs affiliated to the Tissamaharama Jeep ...
- Safari savagery yet to be settled; stakeholder meeting in the offing (Category: Business)
- One size fits all (Category: Business)
- Safari savagery (Category: Business)
- Trailblazing Eco Team Marks 11th year of adventure tourism in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
After 24 exciting matches, the Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League is finally drawing to a close at the R. Premadasa International Stadium today. The tournament, which kicked off on the 10th of August with the grand opening ceremony at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, provided the cricket-loving public of Sri Lanka an opportunity to watch the ...
- Mahindra SLPL a boost for tourism industry (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL to debut in Pallekele this weekend (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL gives young cricketers a much-needed platform (Category: Business)
- Brian Lara, MCC Chief lift SLPL to the world (Category: Business)
Human rights Human rights are on the top of agenda today. Nations accuse each other of violations of human rights of themselves and others. Rights are generally violated during conflicts and wars as the strength of the weapon supersedes peace over and stability and rule of law. There is no shortage of conflicts in most ...
- Make preparations count (Category: Business)
- Govt. readies for next UN session with national plan for human rights (Category: Business)
- Govt. appoints ministerial committee on human rights ahead of UNHCR sessions (Category: Business)
Robinson Crusoe is very much alive! He has been living alone in Australia’s Restoration Island for 20 years. Well, not quite alone. He has some company, a dog and a mannequin. The Aussie Government handed a third of the island to businessman David Glasheen who promised to build a fishing resort. But fate had other ...
- Pillay raises concerns over Silva (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to submit petition calling for Fonseka’s release to UN Chief (Category: Business)
- Longest lunar eclipse tonight (Category: Breaking News)
- NASA's next trip to the moon to include Iowa native (Category: USA, Iowa)
Dr. Nalaka Godahewa yesterday assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After a meeting with President and Finance Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Godahewa visited the SEC premises around 3:30 p.m., had a discussion with the Directors and thereafter spoke to the Secretariat staff. Prior to assuming duties, Godahewa attended a ...
- Sri Lanka SEC gets new chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- New SEC Chairman appointed (Category: Breaking News)
- Nalaka’s first Commissioners’ meeting today (Category: Business)
- Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority resigns (Category: Breaking News)
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, this week hosted an advanced trade finance seminar in Colombo to train bankers from Sri Lanka and Maldives on using sophisticated trade finance products, the better to serve small entrepreneurs engaged in international trade. The five-day training program, sponsored by the government of Japan, helps bankers identify ...
- IFC trains bankers to help strengthen trade finance in Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- Risk Cover (Category: Business)
- IFC Helps Banks Strengthen Trade Finance Expertise (Category: Business)
- IFC, NTB help small businesses become more competitive (Category: Business)
Nalaka Godahewa Master of Business Administration (University of Sri Jayewardenepura) Professionally qualified in three different disciplines of management – engineering, marketing and finance PhD in Marketing (University of South Australia) BSc. Eng. (Hons) specialised in electronics and telecommunication engineering (University of Moratuwa) Chartered Marketer (UK) – FCIM Chartered Ma...
- President Wickremesinghe, The Current Pohottuwa Government & The Way Forward – A Call From Citiz... (Category: Breaking News)
- Online Safety Bill & Anti-Terror Bill – Law Making To End Democracy & Fundamental Rights Of Sri... (Category: Breaking News)
- Ashane Jayasekara elected President of IIA Sri Lanka (Category: Business)
- When Will Sri Lankan Children Be Prioritized In This Crisis? (Category: Breaking News)
A top South African business delegation will be arriving in Colombo next week. The delegation consists of no less than 30 leading business members of the Progressive Business Forum of African National Congress (ANC-PBF), the ruling ANC’s influential business collective. The delegation will be in Sri Lanka from 5-8 September. “We warmly extend our welcome ...
- ANC business delegation visits Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful South African biz delegation in town today (Category: Business)
- South African delegation begins major B2B talks (Category: Business)
- South African business delegation arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Commissioners given freedom to decide future course with regard to DG post Dr. Jayasundera says top professionals picked to give leadership to a sound capital market growth Priyantha and Sujeewa served as Commissioners under Indrani Sugathadasa as well Opposition and certain market segments decry choice of men given their conflicting roles By Nisthar Cassim Likely ...
- Mudalige out; Kalinga in (Category: Business)
- Ex-SEC DG Channa appointed to Pan Asia Bank board (Category: Business)
- Ex-Bribery Chief laments non-payment of arrears (Category: Business)
- SEC Annual Report: No show of Indrani and thankless to ex-DG Malik (Category: Business)
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)
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