Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts leads to Raise Awareness on the Great Elephant Gathering of Asia

Experience the largest elephant gathering in Asia, featuring 2 safaris, insightful discussions by renowned conservationists, nature walks, and more.

“One For One” At Graze Kitchen

With the dawn of a new year there is no better time than the present to adapt a healthier lifestyle.  Including more protein, vegetables

Seerock: The King’s Domain

Surrounded by jungle and in the shadow of an ancient and historic rock fortress, Seerock is a luxury boutique hotel that recently opened its gates to guests visiting Dambulla.

Chaaya Blu accomplishes five glorious years

The retro-chic Chaaya Blu Trincomalee belonging to the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts chain, celebrated 5 eventful years on 10th May. Over the past 5 years, the hotel has evolved into the prime leisure destination on the east coast, not only for its uber stylish offering, but also due to its status as the best whale watching hub in the country.

"Holidays on Tea" - Channel News Asia reviews Heritance Tea Factory

There is nothing quite like a truly unique relaxing holiday with a dash of adventure, especially one that involves largely unexplored locations. But before you jump on the already-popular getaways at the spa or on the beach, consider spending some time jaunting through tea plantations instead.

IATA Environmental Assessment Programme gathers momentum

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have recently successfully completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme.IEnvA is an innovative, voluntary, two-stage evaluation process designed to drive airline environmental performance improvements through independent assessment.

In Sri Lanka, explorer and tea expert Jeff Fuchs finds Ulagalla breakfast ‘irresistible’

On a six-thousand-kilometre trek across the roof of the world, you need good tea to sustain you. That’s how author and explorer Jeff Fuchs gained the special knowledge that makes him one of today’s leading tea enthusiasts and advocates. His treks across the remote mountains of Tibet and south western China, which he describes in his book, The Ancient Tea Horse Road, brought him into contact with some of the world’s most ancie

Taj Samudra re-opens after an extensive renovation

Taj Samudra has introduced the newly renovated Taj Club rooms and extensively renovated suites including the new Presidential Suite.

Kingsbury celebrates one year of hospitality

The Kingsbury was declared open a year ago on the 17th of December and since has grown to be one of Colombo's most sought after establishments for business, leisure and dining.

‘Langdale by Amaya’ in the top 25 Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka

Langdale by Amaya,an exclusive, luxury boutique resort located in Nuwara Eliya, was ranked amongst theTop 25 Luxury Hotels in Sri Lanka, as part of TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Awards 2014.

Anantaya promises unmatched dining experience

A vast, isolated beach, the magnificent Indian Ocean and the Chilaw lagoon filled with large stretches of mangroves make up the breathtaking surroundings of Anantaya Chilaw, the soon to be unveiled luxury beach resort of LAUGFS Leisure (LL).

Kingsbury celebrates one year of hospitality

The Kingsbury was declared open a year ago on the 17th of December and since has grown to be one of Colombo's most sought after establishments for business, leisure and dining.

Taj Samudra re-opens after an extensive renovation

Taj Samudra has introduced the newly renovated Taj Club rooms and extensively renovated suites including the new Presidential Suite.The hotel continues to offer the guests a choice across categories like Deluxe, Luxury,Taj Club and Suites providing a variety of experiences.

Uga Bay celebrates first anniversary

Uga Bay, the Uga Escapes’ luxury beach resort located on the East Coast, is celebrating one year of successful operations. On 20th October 2012,

Cinnamon Lakeside bags ‘EU SWITCH - Asia Greening Hotels Award

For the second consecutive year, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo was presented a merit award for energy, water conservation and waste management in the Large Hotels (over 50 rooms) & Boutique Hotels category at the EU SWITCH-Asia Greening Sri Lankan Hotels Awards - 2013, held on October 14.

Cinnamon Lodge adjudged the ‘Best Green Hotel’

The efforts of Cinnamon Lodge, Habarana in achieving its John Keells pledge of “I will be green”, was commended recently when the hotel was adjudged the ‘Best Green Hotel' in Sri Lanka (large hotels over 50 rooms and boutique hotel category) at the EU-Switch Asia Greening Hotels Awards 2013.

Galle Face Hotel begins historical restoration project

The iconic Galle Face Hotel has embarked on a restoration project of its Classic Wing, originally built in 1864. The ambitious restoration project is designed to preserve the grandeur and romance of the magnificent property while upgrading and modernising the quality of guest facilities, amenities and services.

Maalu Maalu brings back corals to Passekudah reefs

In a joint effort to conserve coral reefs found along the Passekudah coast line, severely weakened due to the war, excessive fishing, illegal fishing means and waste dumping, the Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa together with the Wildlife Research and Conservation Trust (WRCT) launched a “Coral replanting program” and also opened a Coral Museum at the resort premises during the weekend.

Asia’s first river-based wildlife sanctuary opens

Asia’s first river-based wildlife sanctuary which consists of endangered species from eight iconic river habitats was opened for visitors in Singapore recently.

Galadari shines at Culinary Art 2013

Once again the Galadari Hotel adds yet another achievement to its crowning glory by shining bright at the recently concluded Culinary Art 2013, presented by the Chefs Guild of Lanka.

The blues are back in Trinco

Since the lost whales of Trinco were rediscovered in 2010, by a team of naturalists at ‘Cinnamon Nature Trails', numerous sightings of blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins have taken place making the season up in the East a rewarding experience.

Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa receives four-star certification

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakse recently awarded Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa with a fourstar certification.

Refurbished Subash Hotel, Jaffna reopened

Subash Hotel, Jaffna, comprising 36 rooms was the main hotel in Jaffna, where many visitors to Jaffna stayed, including VIPs. It had been requisitioned by the armed forces during the war and handed back to the family owners.

Lãya Safari opens in Yala

The Sri Lanka Army-owned newest holiday resort in the deep southern wild, ‘Lãya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala bordering the Yala National Sanctuary was declared open by Speaker of the Parliament Chamal Rajapaksa with the presence of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.

Heritance Ahungalla clinches Gold at Green Awards

Heritance Hotels was once again in the spotlight when Heritance Ahungalla was presented with the Gold Award at the National Green Awards concluded recently at the BMICH.

Ranna212 goes green with Switch Asia

Ranna212 is now a member of Switch Asia through the organisation’s ‘Greening Sri Lanka Hotels’ initiative toward sustainable tourism practices.

Eastern Hotel Developers redefines simple comfort with Kothmale Holiday Resort

Eastern Hotel Developers have announced holiday offerings said to “encourage travelers to escape the warm temperatures and indulge in the chilly hill side atmosphere with amazing specials”.

Cinnamon Lodge, Chaaya Wild excel at Tourism Awards

Keells Resorts bagged three coveted awards at the just concluded Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011.

Tamarind Hill re-launched with new look

Blending old world charm with modern luxury, Tamarind Hill Galle has been re-launched after extensive refurbishment to the external areas of the entire property, the hotel’s management, Asia Leisure Holdings (Pvt) Ltd announced yesterday.

Amagi Lagoon opens in Negombo

The Economic Development Ministry in its endeavour to attract one million tourists by 2012 opened another tourist resort, Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa in Negombo recently.