Qatar Airways Begins Historic 787 Week

Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways has unveiled a new video showing the making of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner just days before the aircraft’s scheduled delivery to the Doha-based airline.

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”.

Lanka becomes ideal wedding destination at WTM

Sri Lanka as a destination has been promoted under two new themes at the World Travel Market (WTM), one of the largest global travel and tourism events at the London ExCel Exhibition Centre.

Emirates expands, extends ‘Cash + Miles’ offer in Colombo

Emirates’ sensational ‘Cash + Miles’ offer in Sri Lanka has been extended and expanded with more destinations in response to popular demand, the award-winning airline announced this week.

Cinnamon Citadel Modern, yet traditional

Having two feathers already in its cap, Cinnamon Resorts welcomes its newest member Cinnamon Citadel to the family.

‘RED CLIFFS’ Heaven on Hill

There are only four or five locations in the entire costal line in Sri Lanka that has the higher elevated land just by bay or beach. Tangalle, Trinco, Yala and Mirissa are some of the outstanding 'off cliff' places in the Lanka's tourism map .

Earl’s Regency secures first place in Kandy region

Arjuna Rathnayake from Earl’s Regency walked away as the winner of the recently concluded Absolute Bartender Challenge 2012. The competition organized by Periceyl (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with the Kandy Hoteliers took place in the hill capital recently.

Kingfisher mgt calls employees for talks

Grounded and tethering on verge of bankruptcy Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines has called for a meeting with its engineers and pilots from across its operating bases for what is being seen as a make or break meeting for the struggling debt ridden carrier at its Mumbai headquarters on Monday.

Aitken Spence Hotels powering the future with energy drive

Aitken Spence Hotels, a pioneer in the local tourism industry has continually been in the forefront of developing efficient hotel energy management systems by practicing the control of procedures, operations and equipment that contribute to the energy use in a hotel operation.

Emirates unveils Emirates Arena

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has announced a major sponsorship deal that includes a multi-million pound sponsorship with Glasgow City Council. As part of the agreement, Emirates now holds the exclusive naming rights for the city’s new world-class sports facility, the ‘Emirates Arena’.

Madulkelle Tea & Eco Lodge an Inimitable Concept

‘I magine there’s no heaven …It’s easy if you try.’ Heaven is a place on earth and the exact meaning of Lennon’s song came to me only when I visited Madulkelle few weeks ago, where I discovered heaven.

Qatar Airways introduces world renowned chefs to award-winning five star service

Qatar Airways today officially introduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled 5-star service, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Tom Aikens and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa inspiring an entirely new inflight dining experience.

Elamulla Eco Bungalow an Unmatched Hideout

Elamulla is a remote location on the Northern slop of the Piduruthalagala Mountain range in the Nuwara Eliya District bordering the mysteriously beautiful Mandaram Nuwara.

It's About The ‘SANDS’ Not The Waves

The ‘golden stretch' between Wadduwa and Kalutara is a popular tourist destination. Offering beach front rooms with private balconies, The Sands By Aitken Spence Hotels boasts garden landscapes, an outdoor pool and obviously the golden beach is an ideal beach holiday for sun and sand lovers.

Cinnamon Lodge, Chaaya Wild excel at Tourism Awards

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

Aitken Spence bags top Travel Awards

The only Travel company in Sri Lanka to enter the Hall of Fame, Aitken Spence Travels won the awards for the Best Tour Operator Emerging Market and Best Conference Organiser at the 5th Sri Lanka Tourism Awards

Dickwella Resort Unique Beach Vacation

‘Dickwella Resort and Spa' is most probably the only resort hotel in Sri Lanka, which has access to the beach around the hotel as it lies on a small peninsula off Batheegama in Dickwella embraced by the Indian Ocean.

Aitken Spence Hotels receives Energy Efficiency Awards again

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara emerged the most energy efficient hotel in Sri Lanka by winning the highest accolade awarded in the large scale hotel sector at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2012, which concluded recently.

Emirates offers hotel discounts for online flight bookings

Emirates airline passengers receive exclusive savings at premium hotels in Dubai when booking via www.emirates.com before September 10, 2012. Applicable for guests travelling between now until October 15, 2012, the discount welcomes Emirates passengers to stay in luxury in Dubai.

RANNA212, Tangalle an accredited halal Friendly hotel

Ranna212, a trendy resort on Sri Lanka's deep south coast is now a Halal friendly hotel accredited with ‘Crescentrating Level 4.

Heritance Ahungalla Provides ‘Service with Care’

Located along the golden stretch of Ahungalla, Heritance Ahungalla is a five-star luxury hotel designed by the legendary Geoffrey Bawa. Comprising of 152 rooms on a 15 acre property, Heritance Ahungalla is complete with themed and buffet restaurants, spa facilities and an infinity pool, set on a picturesque beach front location.

Heritance Kandalama and Ahungalla shine at national cocktail and flair competition 2012

A group of upcoming bartenders from Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla Hotels walked away with key wins at the recently concluded National BarTenders' Cocktails and Flair Competition 2012, organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates' Association.

‘Kassapa Lion rock’ where culture blends with nature and adventure

The destination Sigiriya is one of the most attracted tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Popularly known as the ‘eighth wonder of the world', Sigiriya Rock is the largest crowd pulling attraction in Sri Lanka.

‘World’s Best Business Class’ award for Cathay

Through listening to customers and incorporating their feedback in product design, Cathay Pacific Airways was voted “World’s Best Business Class” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ programme, in which more than 18 million airline passengers from across the world picked their choices.

Giritale Hotel Mystically Romantic

Built on a 14 acre land nearly three decades ago on the bunds of the 12th Century Giritale Tank, Giritale Hotel is one of the leading hotels in the area with a magnificent view of the tranquil blue water dotted with green tree spots as a backdrop.

5 - Star Status Skytrax Awards for Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines has been awarded 5-star status in the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, joining an elite group of airlines to receive this prestigious ranking for their truly consistent and high quality of product and service.

COCOON RESORT Luxury on a Land of Cinnamon

Located on an old cinnamon land in Kaikawala off Induruwa, Cocoon Resort is the latest addition to Lanka's South Western tourist attractions.

WDA signs agreement with Amaya Leisure PLC

Having come into the tourism and hospitality industry with a bang last year, the Wayamba Development Authority (WDA) of the Wayamba Provincial Council has taken a giant step towards catering to the foreign and local traveller by signing up with the hotel and resort group

Qatar Airways Named Best Airline in The World for Second Consecutive Year

Farnborough Air Show, UNITED KINGDOM – Qatar Airways has once again triumphed at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning three top accolades including the main award World’s Best Airline for the second year running.

Qatar Airways Officially Unveils New Boeing 787 at Farnborough Air Show

Dreamliner Takes Part In Historic Air Display At World’s Largest Aerospace Event. Dignitaries Among First To Get Glimpse Of Interiors Of Next Generation Aircraft