Qatar Airways Named Airline Of The Year At Skytrax World Airline Awards 2011

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Air Arabia Holidays for Lankans

Looking for the best destinations for all-year-round holidays? Love the beach or looking for an un-forgettable break into nature’s hands! Even more, why don’t you build your own holiday? All with our one stop shop, Air Arabia holidays.

Eleven new flyers for SriLankan Airlines

Eleven more young Sri Lankans have qualified to join the illustrious ranks of SriLankan Airlines’ pilots, upon completion of a rigorous training programme by the national carrier.

SriLankan Airlines adds Serendib Lounge with latest IT sophistication

SriLankan Airlines has transformed its plush ‘Serendib’ Business Class Lounge at Colombo ’s Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) into one of the most technologically advanced airport lounges by investing in state of the art systems in entertainment, business and information.

Daily flights to Malaysia via Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines has increased its frequency to Sri Lanka from Malaysia from 5 times a week to daily flights effective March 27, 2011, to cater for the continued growth in demand between the two countries.

Oman Air unveils spectacular new First Class and Business Class lounges at Muscat International Airp

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled spectacular new First Class and Business Class lounges at Muscat International Airport. The lounges continue the themes of luxury, comfort and outstanding hospitality found on Oman Air's aircraft, ensuring a seamless passenger experience.

Emirates unveils special packages for Dubai Shopping Festival

As the countdown begins to the 15th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the Colombo office of Emirates has supplemented the airline's 'Stay 4, Pay 3' offer with attractive travel plus accommodation packages that will appeal to travellers from Sri Lanka.

Emirates SkyCargo Completes its Longest Flight

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has set new records by operating its longest ever non-stop flight - 17.5 hours from Sydney to New York. Emirates SkyCargo's new generation Boeing 777 Freighter (777F) operated the service, which arrived on 28th December.

Kingfisher launches 14 new flights

Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax, recently launched of 14 new flights on seven routes.

More British tourists arrive

Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals in the country this year compared to last year according to statistics published by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

SriLankan Airlines Acquires another Airbus A320

SriLankan Airlines took delivery of yet another Airbus A320 aircraft, as it continues to expand its global route network to serve the needs of the country’s booming travel and tourism industries.

Jet Airways starts Colombo to Mumbai and Delhi daily flights

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Friday began daily direct state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 flights from Colombo to Delhi and Mumbai.

More Japanese tourists to visit Lanka

Sri Lanka is to expect 100, 000 tourists to fly in from Japan in 2011 due to renewed interest in the country and the 'Visit Sri Lanka 2011' campaign.

Pettah

Pettah is the heart of Colombo. The many streets in the old town pump life into it and make it the most liveliest town in the country. The streets crisscross like the veins of a heart and generate income to thousands. Streets in Pettah are like specialty aisles in a supermarket so Loafer's Diary decided to head down to Pettah to explore what can be found and where.

Here Fishy… Nice Fishy… FRIED FISHY!!!

Starting off our list of guy things to do I thought we’d entail a bit of fishing. Most guys I know fish; but in a totally different sense!! I spoke to a few ‘actual’ fishing enthusiasts about the thrill of fishing and how it all happens and will continue this discussion for a few more articles to come.

Tourist friendly tuk tuk launched

 The 2nd edition of the Tuk Tuk rally was held in Sri Lanka with many colorful three wheelers brightening up the streets of Colombo.

Nihonbashi celebrates 15 years with ruby studded Sashimi dish

Nihonbashi restaurants celebrated its 15th anniversary recently and to mark the important milestone, founder and owner of Nihonbashi Dharshan Munidasa whipped up the world’s most expensive Sashimi dish.

A bubbly experience

There’s no missing Colombo’s newest, possibly ‘coolest’ spot in town; as you stroll or drive by Colombo 04 along Galle Road, its white picket fence and loud red and white sign announce the arrival of Bubble Queen, a sleek and modern Taiwanese snack bar complete with a friendly and helpful Taiwanese staff that eagerly serve customers with wide smiles and colorful bowls of yummy treats.

VISIT LANKA BRINGS HOME THE IIFA's

This June 2010 as Sri Lanka prepares to celebrate her first year of peace, Visit Lanka, an exceptional travel agent and tour operator, has a pleasant surprise to share with us all. After months of meticulous

Aitken Spence Hotels Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Its been 40 years since Earth Day was first celebrated and it seems like Mother Earth has never been faced with a crisis so severe. In the recent past natural catastrophes have been occurring on a weekly

SriLankan Engineering launches new website

SriLankan Engineering has strengthened its reputation for excellence and customer-friendliness among airlines in the region with the launch of its new website www.srilankan.aero/mro.

Three Years of Randholee Resort

'Randholee Resort', most popular resort in the hills, celebrates its third anniversary today. Nested in the Heerassalaga range, 'Randholee' boutique hotel, has the best and the most fascinating

Indian Food Fest at Galadari

The Galadari Hotel in association with the Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Chennai have organized an Indian Food Festival which commenced on 19th March 2010.

Harvest Festival at Jetwing Vil Uyana

The golden paddy fields of Jetwing Vil Uyana will be the venue for one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated festivals in recent times - The Harvest Festival. It's rare but real.

5000 new French tourist to arrive in Sri Lanka

Alain Clavel, Chairman and  Frank Manin - Director  of Antipodes Voyages of France arrived in Colombo to finalize the arrival of 5000 new guests to Sri Lanka during the coming months.

‘Love’ Triangle with ‘Sri Lanka's other half’

OK, so when it comes to travel these days everyone's been everywhere and seen everything, right? Wrong. Pick up a copy of Sri Lanka's Other Half, a ground-breaking guidebook published recently, and

Culinary Art 2010 - A Grand Slam by Jetwing Beach

The culinary specialists of Jetwing Beach led by Chef Priyantha Weerasingha earned spectacular results at the recently concluded Culinary Art 2010 by bagging a total of twenty-eight medals. Tipped as Sri

New Look for SriLankan

SriLankan Airlines has embarked on an exciting new journey that would give their passengers a richer Taste of the Paradise, they already know and love.

Sri lanka gains economic momentum with tourism

Sri Lanka is ranked among the Top Ten Fastest Economies, being eighth in the world according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) of United States. As the global economy would emerge in the

Discover the essence of Australia in an adventurous trip down under

The Australian adventure begins in the country's vibrant, sophisticated and welcoming cities where a relaxed outdoor lifestyle meets a melting pot of cultures and a whirlwind of theatre, restaurants, nightlife