Deccan Aviation opens branch in Galle

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.

Emirates and Jetblue launch joint frequent flyer partnership

Emirates and JetBlue Airways have announced the launch of a joint frequent flyer partnership.

Srilankan eyes expansion in Pakistan

SriLankan Airlines plans to expand its presence in Pakistan with promises of frequent flights from Islamabad and Lahore in the near future, Pakistani media reports said.

Malaysia Airlines Expand To The Southern Province

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.

Sri Lanka’s first luxury yacht charter service announced

CeySail Cruises (Pvt.) Ltd. announced the launching of Sri Lanka’s first luxury yacht charter service recently.

Emirates dispatches world’s largest airliner to Gatwick

The world’s largest passenger jet aircraft will touch down at London Gatwick next month, as Emirates brings an Airbus A380 to the airport to mark 25 years of service.

Air Arabia Increases Flights to Colombo

Air Arabia now offers nine weekly flights to Sharjah from Colombo. Air Arabia, the first and largest lowcost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa announced recently that the airline has increased the frequency of flights from Colombo to UAE to nine flights a week.

Colombo clearance for helicopters

Domestic airline and helicopter operator Deccan Aviation was first to formally announce the establishment of the first privately run city helipad at the Colts Cricket Grounds on Havelock Road, following the relaxation on stringent security restrictions on civil flights over the capital city.

Asia-pacific to emerge top contributor to global aviation industry

Airline carriers from the Asia Pacific region are expected to contribute US$ 2 billion to global industry profits for the year 2012 as compared with US$ 4.9 billion in 2011, despite a previous US$ 0.3 billion downgrade in profits as a result of a weak first quarter, according to a report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Coral Sands Hotel wins Tripadvisor International Award

Coral Sands Hotel, located in Hikkaduwa, has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The prestigious award, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide.

Win Exciting Prizes With Qatar Airways Reflections Photo Contest

Participants Get A Chance To Win Great Prizes Including 10 Business Class And 50 Economy Class Return Tickets

Certificate Course in Ecotourism Biz Development

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.

Emirates announces special June fares for Colombo departures

June has suddenly become the month for travelling overseas, with Emirates announcing a series of special fares valid for travel out of Colombo during the month.

Tiger Airways begins flights to Sri Lanka

Singapore’s budget airliner Tiger Airways has started flying to Sri Lanka three times a week with the first flight touching down at Colombo on May 31 night, the airline said.

Tripadvisor awards Eden Resort with Certificate of Excellence

Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel site, has awarded the prestigious Certificate of Excellence 2012 to Eden Resort & Spa.

Blue Water Wins Big

Talented Bar Tenders of The Blue Water, Wadduwa won the 1st place in the “Skyy Flair Challenge” and 3rd place

Trans Asia Hotels 4Q12 net down 28% to Rs.272 mn

Trans Asia Hotels 4Q12 net down 28% to Rs.272 mn Trans Asia Hotels PLC, which is the managing company of Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo, witnessed a fall in net profit of 28 percent year-on-year (YOY) to Rs.272 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, interim financials revealed.

Harpo School of Hospitality Management's First Batch of Students Receive Certificates

The First Batch of students from ‘Harpo School of Hospitality and Tourism Management' (HSHTM) had their Award Ceremony held recently at the Asha Trust Foundation in Mount Lavinia.

Oman Air Nominated ‘Best Business Class Airline, Middle East’

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, was awarded ‘Best Business Class Airline, Middle East' at the prestigious Business Destinations Travel Awards 2012.

Qatar Airways Named Best Business Class in World by Readers of Business Traveller Middle East Magazi

Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Qatar Airways has been honoured in Dubai for the second consecutive year with the Best Business Class in the World award by readers of the Middle East edition of the prestigious industry magazine Business Traveller.

Dambulla gets agro-eco hotel

The Green Paradise Agro Eco Hotel in Dambulla constructed at a cost of Rs.1.2 billion was declared open by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajpaksa yesterday.

Raynnor resigns from Citrus boards; two new directors to be appointed

Popular media personality and investor Raynnor Silva has resigned from the position of Director of the boards of Citrus Leisure PLC and its two subsidiaries Waskaduwa Beach Resort PLC and Kalpitiya Beach Resort PLC with effect from April 16, 2012.

CATHAY WITH NEW PREMIUM ECONOMY PRODUCT

Cathay Pacific Airways has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-300ER that is the first aircraft to feature its Premium Economy Class product and new long-haul Economy Class seats. At the same time, the airline also received its fifth Boeing 747-8F from the manufacturer.

SUSTAINABILITY IS THE KEY TO TOURISM

Climate change can be considered as the greatest challenge of our time; which also means that we have huge opportunities to turn the process around by advancing climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs.

Browns Investments expands wings in leisure sector

With the bright prospects for a boom in the tourist industry, Browns Investments PLC has decided to venture into the leisure sector in a big way.

March tourist arrivals up 21%

Tourist arrivals for the month of March rose 21.3 percent year-on-year to 91, 102, the official data released by Sri Lanka Tourism showed.

Emirates gives more choice to consumers through new GUI

In line with its ongoing inflight product improvements, Emirates announced the launch of a new, enhanced, Graphical User Interface (GUI) developed by Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic).

QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW INTERNATIONAL ROUTES

Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa Launched

Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa, the latest addition to the Chaaya Hotels and Resorts was launched last Saturday, the 19th of November in a grand opening ceremony. Economic Development Minister, Basil Rajapaksa, opened the newly refurbished Chaaya Tranz on Saturday, together with Deputy Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardhana, John Keells Group Chairman and CEO Susantha Ratnayake, John Keells Group Deputy Chairman .....

Qatar Airways Introduces Newest Route To Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

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