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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
By Cassandra Mascarenhas Expected to attract over 20,000 buyers this time around, Boat Show Sri Lanka 2012, South Asia’s largest international boat show, will commence on 18 May for the third consecutive time, organisers said on Tuesday. From left: LECS Director Imran Hassan, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Additional Secretary — Policy Development Asitha K.Seneviratna, ...
For Reyhan Morris, who had been away from his island home for over 16 years, the upturn in the tourism industry in Sri Lanka posed the perfect opening to return and share the wealth of his experience. Having held varied positions with globally acclaimed restaurants and hotel chains, Reyhan’s experience in hospitality spans the crisply ...
Sri Lanka Railways on Monday officially launched ‘Sri Lanka by Rail,’ the country’s first rail magazine, in collaboration with Spotlight PR. The publication is aimed at supporting the Government’s long-term plans of developing the country’s railway sector. The Government recently embarked on a drive to revamp the country’s rail network with the aim of offering ....
Attracts over 2,500 visitorsWashington DC: Sri Lanka Embassy, Washington DC participated in the fifth annual ‘Passport DC – Around the World Embassy Tour’ on 5 May. Over 2,500 visitors toured the Embassy premises as it opened its doors to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chancery of the Embassy was created to ...
By Sanath Weerasuriya Thomas Cook outbound travel has appointed Sparklink Travels (Pvt) Ltd. as its strategic partner to promote, distribute and service Thomas Cook Global Holiday products to the growing segment of outbound holiday makers in Sri Lanka. Thomas Cook Outbound Travels pulled out of Colombo five years ago, due to the circumstances in the ...
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 travel fairs, the lack of representation of the authority itself is a major drawback to ...
CB gives appraisal on economy, admits 2012 start under pressure but insists new policies have smoothed road ahead By Uditha Jayasinghe Regardless of emerging pressures, the Central Bank is confident that Sri Lanka will be able to weather economic storms in 2012, a top official said yesterday, insisting that proactive policy measures would bear ...
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&#...
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 ...
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.
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.
The Governments of Sri Lanka and Australia in the interest of both countries have pledged to cooperate on curtailing illegal migration and human trafficking. The two countries have agreed to keep a vigil on the people smuggling activities during bilateral discussions held Thursday between the Australian Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Chris Bowen, who was ...
Although Sri Lankaandrsquo;s tourism authorities have designated four areas throughout the country as special resort development zones, no final decision has been taken so far impeding the growth of the growing hotel and leisure industry.
The major hurdle to growth of Sri Lankaandrsquo;s tourism industry could be visas, said HVS India associate Kaushik Vardharajan.
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 ...
The name ‘Jetwing’ has long been associated with caring, and a commitment to hospitality as well as the environment. For almost 40 years, the family owned company has grown tremendously, from humble beginnings in Negombo in 1963. Future projects, planned to bear fruit in the next three years, include the doubling of the current room ...
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the legendary trade promotion organisation in Sri Lanka with a history of 173 years entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foreign Trade Chambers Federation Rio de Janeiro – Brazil recently. “Private investors in Brazil will see this as a unique opportunity to work with Sri Lankan business conglomerates” ...
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) signed a cooperation agreement with the Chamber for Promotion and Economic Development of the BRICS Countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) called ‘BRICS-PED’ recently. This special agreement will initially promote an identified range of products/services between Sri Lanka and BRICS Countries and facilitate alliances on reciprocal ...
The highest oversubscription ever seen for a Sri Lankan international bond in April and KPMG’s latest positive Change Readiness Index ranking for Sri Lanka show the growing international investor confidence in the country, which prefers patient investments to hot money. “Sri Lanka has entered a new era of development thanks to the visionary leadership of ...
An all-women delegation from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) comprising of 15 women entrepreneurs from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkatta is visiting Sri Lanka from 3-8 May 2012, under the aegis of the SAARC Women’s Initiative for Peace and Prosperity (SWIPP). The objective of SWIPP is to strengthen economic and cultural ...
The EU-SWITCH Asia Greening Sri Lanka Hotels ( EU-GSLH) project, implemented by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce had been in operation since 2009 and has successfully engaged more than 190 hotels throughout Sri Lanka, helping them to enhance their environmental performance through improvement of energy, water and waste management. So far, most of the interventions ...
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 ...
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 ...
A beaming Hiran Cooray, Chairman of Jetwing and immediate Past Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), holds the prestigious PATA Gold Award won by Jetwing Sea for the entry ‘Jetwing Sea – A Greener Vision’. Winning under the category of Environment – Corporate Environmental Program, the entry focused on the sustainable measures implemented ...
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 evening tours to both foreign visitors ...
The National Development Bank’s (NDB) corporate mission ‘to be dominant in the financial services sector, creating superior long-term shareholder value and contributing to economic development in Sri Lanka’ remains true to its roots even today, as it stays committed to fulfil its mission towards the nation, while creating long lasting relationships with its stakeholders. The ...
President Mahinda Rajapaksa this week invited Korean business community to invest in Sri Lanka and to be a partner in the prosperous march of our nation. “I can confidently assure you that you will truly be happy that you took such a decision,” the President said, addressing the Sri Lanka-Korea Business Forum hosted by the ...