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Sept 29, Colombo: Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Authority Dr.Nalaka Godahewa resigned from the post yesterday.
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).
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 ...
- Sri Lanka to celebrate World Tourism Day tomorrow (Category: Business)
- Cinnamon Grand promotes energy efficiency and sustainable development, all year long (Category: Business)
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 ...
- Choices (Category: Business)
- People want me to play till 2011 World Cup says Jayasuriya (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Cricket crave for more matches against India (Category: Sports)
- France wants to be involved in development of Hambantota Port (Category: Breaking News)
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
- Top hotels sweep World Spice Food Festival awards (Category: Business)
- John Keells trendsetters win 12 key Sri Lanka Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
- New GM takes over at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo (Category: Business)
- Cinnamon Lakeside rated ‘Best Luxury Hotel in Sri Lanka’ (Category: Business)
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
- President begins his South Korean tour unveiling a new era in friendly ties (Category: Breaking News)
- President on State visit to Korea next week (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Embassy, KITA host trade and investor forum in Seoul (Category: Business)
- Lankan political situation stabilized due to Rajapaksas leadership - Lee (Category: Breaking News)
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 ...
- JATA President and Executive Committee on a familiarization tour (Category: Breaking News)
- Visit by JATA Chief and team big boost for tourism (Category: Business)
- Lankan Ministers discuss tourism promotion with Japan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Tourism welcomes JATA President (Category: Business)
of Economic Development along with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority organised ...
- Cinnamon Grand promotes energy efficiency and sustainable development, all year long (Category: Business)
- Srilal speaks on Sri Lanka and sustainable tourism in London (Category: Business)
- Wayamba Development Authority seminar on sustainable energy for hoteliers (Category: Business)
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 ...
- Sri Lanka at Annual Paris Travel Trade Fair - TOP RESA 2011 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka at annual Paris travel trade fair TOP RESA 2011 (Category: Business)
- Education Showcase (Category: Business)
- Credit Line (Category: Business)
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
- Tech grad says thanks by giving rig to school (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- The Tuk Tuk Project! A taxi service through the community at Jetwing Era Beach (Category: Business)
- SriLankan Airlines’ IAA completes first training program for TAASL member agents (Category: Business)
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...
- Ind-Expo seminar on ‘New Food Hygiene Regulations’ (Category: Business)
- Seminar on new food regulations, Sri Lanka Standards (Category: Business)
- Fighting Experience (Category: Business)
- Hygienic food outlets ‘crowned’ for their efforts (Category: Business)
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 ...
- SLPA Chief to address Key Persons’ Forum (Category: Business)
- FCCISL plans delegation to Commonwealth Business Forum 2011 in Perth (Category: Business)
- FCCISL promotes innovative Google technologies (Category: Business)
- Mega exhibition and forum this weekend to boost Mannar District (Category: Business)
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
- Divyaa Lagoon Resort first luxury boutique hotel to open in Kalpitiya (Category: Business)
- Sri Lankan government to lease out 10 more islands in Kalpitiya for tourism development (Category: Breaking News)
- Golden opportunity for tourism industry (Category: Breaking News)
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 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
- ICC named Malinga is the event ambassador for T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC World Cup - tremendous tourism gain (Category: Breaking News)
- World Cup - tremendous tourism gain (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC launches online Media Guide for ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 (Category: Breaking News)
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
- New Tourism Zones are planned in the North and East (Category: Breaking News)
- Regional Consultation on Tourism organized in Colombo. (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka leading among countries suitable for tourism (Category: Breaking News)
- World Tourism Day celebrated in a unique way (Category: Breaking News)
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
- Rajitha wins ‘ICT Entrepreneur of the Year’ award at NBQSA 2011 (Category: Business)
- eMarketingEye looks back on three years of operations (Category: Breaking News)
- eMarketingEye celebrates five years of innovation (Category: Business)
- eMarketingEye to host online marketing conference in Nov. (Category: Business)
MasterCard signed a partnership agreement with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) which would help to promote Indian tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka.
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
- MasterCard to promote influx of Indian tourists to SL (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Tourism,Mastercard enter deal to woo tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka eyes Indian tourists (Category: Breaking News)
- Mastercard to promote Sri Lankan tourism in India (Category: Breaking News)
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.
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.
- Masters and Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management (Category: Breaking News)
- Janashakthi launches Hotel Plus, Sri Lankas most comprehensive hotel insurance cover (Category: Breaking News)
- Onyx dives into Sri Lankan market (Category: Breaking News)
- Nepal-Lanka tie-up for tourism promotion (Category: Breaking News)
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
- Space, Scotland's final frontier? (Category: Technology)
- Dream property for sale (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Tourism awards for Hobart (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Even in tough economy, Seattle tourism continues to thrive (Category: USA, Washington)
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
- Legendary International Hotel School Wins Award At Sri Lanka Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
- Hotel Show 2012 (Category: Business)
- Bodies of a couple found in hotel room (Category: Breaking News)
- Hoteliers’ Ball 2012 (Category: Business)
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.
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
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.
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 ...
- Lanka Hospitals stamps its class (Category: Business)
- US supports transport and healthcare in Eastern Province (Category: Business)
- Singapore’s largest health care group enters Sri Lanka with Delmege Medical (Category: Business)
- Asian Alliance launches medical insurance in partnership with Asiri Hospitals Group (Category: Business)
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 ...
- $2m lift for tourism website (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
- Egypt showcases culture at World Tourism Day (Category: Business)
- National Tourism Week highlights economic impact (Category: USA, North Carolina)
- Target to attract more than 5000 French tourists (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority greatly honoured Prasanna W. Jayewardene with the Pioneer in Tourism Award.
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 ...
- SriLankan Airlines wins KLIA Award for sixth time (Category: Business)
- SriLankan Airlines’ IAA completes first TAASL member agent training program (Category: Business)
- 78 graduate from the TAASL training program (Category: Business)
- London Taxis roam with SriLankan branding (Category: Business)
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 ...
- Cinnamon Lodge and Chaaya Wild reign supreme at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards (Category: Business)
- Wildlife parks generate Rs. 300 m revenue annually (Category: Business)
- Chaaya Wild Yala, an epic adventure begins (Category: Business)
- Leisure laughs! (Category: Business)
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