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.

Emirates to fly A380 twice a day to JFK

Emirates is to further boost its fast-growing US network with the start of a second daily A380 service to New York JFK.

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.

Heritance Ahungalla walks the talk on sustainability

Heritance Ahungalla, one of Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Group’s deluxe hotels, has employed scores of people and sources supplies from the neighbouring villages as part of the ongoing investment drive to embrace sustainability.

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 Among The Worlds 'Wildest Islands'

A three member crew from ‘Off the Fence, UK' recently spent 17 days in Sri Lanka exploring wildlife, famous locations, epic landscapes and colourful beauty as part of a documentary for Discovery Channel on the world's ‘wildest islands'.

HSBC announces ‘Blockbuster Holidays’ roll out

HSBC announced its epic holiday roll out for travellers seeking local and outbound travel with mega deals that are too good to be missed.

AMEX-JKH hotels partnership offers for cardmembers

American Express, the credit card acquired and issued in Sri Lanka solely by Nations Trust Bank PLC partners with John Keells Hotels to offer cardmembers ultimate getaway choices for the upcoming holiday season.

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.

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.

Jetwing Launches Game for Facebook Fans

Ably proving their status as being technologically savvy, Jetwing Hotels has now launched a specially designed game for Facebook, as a part of a novel competition.

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.

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.

Tripadvisor awards Dolphin Beach

Dolphin Beach, located on the unspoilt Alankuda Beach in Kalpitiya, was recently awarded a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by TripAdvisor.

Oman Air Training Centre among IATA'S ME top ten

The Oman Air Training Centre has been awarded a much-coveted place in IATA’s Middle East 2012 Top Ten Authorized Training Centre listing for the second continuous year.

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.

Amagi Lagoon Resort New Styles of Recreation

The Amagi Lagoon Resort and Spa, the latest addition to the country's newest resort folder, was declared opened over the weekend. Located in Negombo

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).

Sri Lankan strikes alliance with oneworld

SriLankan Airlines is to join oneworld, adding one of Asia’s fastest growing airlines to the world’s leading quality airline alliance.

Emirates unveils ‘Do More in Dubai’ offer

Emirates is offering its passengers a chance to ‘Do More in Dubai’ with a sensational offer for children accompanying parents to the airline’s home base till end September.

Airline industry’s profitability balancing on knife’s edge- IATA CEO

The fragile state of the aviation industry marked the general backdrop of the 68th annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as the head of the global airline body, Tony Tyler, acknowledged that the industry’s profitability is precariously balanced on a “knife’s edge.”

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.

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence to Cantaloupe Aqua

Cantaloupe Aqua, a Private Resort and Beach Club in Thalpe, Habaraduwa was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the popular TripAdvisor website.

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.

ECO Team Creates Tourism History Yet Again with ‘Mobile Hotels’!

Big Game Camps & Lodges now offer a unique way to experience Sri Lanka’s wilderness. The pioneers of tented camp safaris, Eco Team have once again set precedent in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector with their innovative new concept of ‘mobile hotels’.