Scandinavian markets grow by 32%: Sri Lanka Tourism focused marketing drive

In the backdrop of visitor arrivals crossing 33,330 at a growth of 32% as at end September, Sri Lanka Tourism focused on multimedia strong marketing 

Tourism Record in September: arrivals jump 35.9% to cross 1.3 million

?In the backdrop of Sri Lanka's informal tourism sector consuming almost half of the tourist arrivals, the September tourism numbers jumped to an all-time record growth of 35.9% to cross 1.3 millions.

Sri Lanka Tourism launches Community Aid Tourism with Olympic Gold medallion

Tourism is one of the most important industries for a country not because one in eleven people are employed or because 1.8 billion people have travelled the to some part of the world.

Sri Lanka Tourism with Pink my Tuk launch Global Online video competition

Sri Lanka Tourism sponsoring the unique Pimp my tuk tuk 2015 in Sri Lanka, attracted the top 43 Top financial professionals from Singapore that included Alex Longman: Managing Director of Credit Suisse- Singapore

Sri Lanka - Cultural focus country at Key Italian Travel Fair TTG

?Sri Lanka Tourism is branding each global fair based in the platform " An Island of thousand treasures" so that we start developing a footprint globally said the Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala. 

Mr and Miss UK commends Sri Lanka- Destination of the Year title

Miss UK Natasha Hemmings and Chris Bramell Mr. UK, who visited Sri Lanka Tourism commended the title Destination of the Year' - for sea and tea by The Sunday Times UK the best selling news paper in UK which reaches 3.5 million on a multi platform basis. 

Sri Lanka Tourism to highlight the 1706th Esala Perahera at Japan JATA World Expo 2015

JATA Tourism EXPO 2015 Japan, internationally recognized as one of the largest travel events in the world which presents Japan as a tourism nation to the world that not only attracts the leisure sector but also other industries will take place on the 25th of September 2015 in Tokyo. The Sri Lanka as a country which has highest number of celebrations in a country will highlight one of the most colorful and grandest Buddhist festival in the country

Sri Lanka Tourism enter China's growing religious tourism business

Good destination management include development of new products whilst focusing on market development work on the strong foundation branding if a country wishes to attract the top dollar potential tourists said Sri Lanka Tourist Promotions Bureau Chairman Dr. Rohantha Athukorala at the meeting with Zhao Xian Zhang- Chairman International Tour Management Association of the World Religious Charity Foundation at the Sri Lanka Tourist Board.

Sri Lanka Tourism, Tea board and Sri Lankan Airlines quest for Guinness Record

In the unique partnership between the key agencies that take Sri Lanka to the world- tourism, tea and Sri Lankan will spruce the current $61 billion dollar nation brand to achieve the targeted $80 billion dollars. The event grounded on the concept of Ceylon Tea will show case to the world on all media (traditional and Online) the Guinness Record initiative by plucking 3000 kilograms of tea at Pedro Estate with the help of 200 foreigners and servi

Sri Lanka Tourism focussing on the $92 billion German source market

The latest UNWTO report reveal that Germany has elevate itself to be most attractive source market globally with its outbound travelers spending $92 billion dollars last year with a per capita expenditure of $1,137 dollars which is higher than UK, France or Italy and in fact higher than the US or the Australian travelers said Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions a Bureau Dr. Rohantha Athukorala when he met the visiting top journalists from Germa

Change lives and win big with findmyfare.com’s Insta Booking Challenge

?Thursday 20th August 2015 Colombo: Sri Lanka’s largest online travel company, findmyfare.com recently launched its Insta Booking Challenge which will now give you the opportunity to provide the comfort and security of a home to those in need across Sri Lanka. To participate in the challenge, you will have to create a video or selfie that captures the excitement of planning a dream holiday with your friends. The lucky winners of the competi

Sri Lanka Tourism blitz on Sony Six for Sanga Farewell

Sri Lanka Tourism will show case the beauty of Sri Lanka on the theme " 8 wonderful experiences in 8 wonderful days" in the focussed markets of India, Middle East and UK apart from the other countries that Sony Six will relay it's live broadcast announced which accounted for 40% of the arrivals into Sri Lanka as at end July 2015 commended Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Chairman Dr. Rohantha Athukorala. 

$16.4 million "Monkey Kingdom" launched today in Sri Lanka

The epic $16.4 million Monkey Kingdom Directed by Mark Linfield and Alastair who also directed Bears and narrated by Tina Fey will debut it's launch today at Excel Cinema and then across the country by EAP Films which is memorable given the Hollywood success that the film has had in the last four months in the United States said Dr. Rohantha Athukorala Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau.

Sri Lanka Tourism to take Tea theme at World Travel Mart London 2015

The leading travel industry event staged annually in London- World Travel Mart that attracts around fifty thousand tourism professionals which recorded an $244 million for the British economy and deal making at $2.5 billion dollars plus globally, Sri Lanka tourism together with the private sector will be making a strong statement given the 16.8% cumulative growth and 31.2% growth in visitor arrivals in July said Dr. Rohantha Athukorala. Sri Lanka

SL Tourism Launch Global Online Video Competition for 365 days holiday

“Given the research insights that 23.2 million google searched Sri Lanka Tourism and 54 million trip advised, Sri Lanka tourism gives an indication of the importance of online communication in the decision making process of a potential traveller” said Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Dr. Rohantha Athukorala at the launch of the global online video competition " 365 days holiday" which will avail twenty lucky winners to receive a 1

Sri Lanka Tourism selects 8 American kids for tour of “Monkey Kingdom Trail"

In the backdrop of a 31.2% visitor arrival growth in July with the US market registering a 19.1% growth Sri Lanka Tourism is targeting the American traveller as a future potential market to be developed by selecting 8 lucky American kids from an online consumer promotion. The epic $16.4 billion top billed Disney movie “Monkey Kingdom” documentary which was filmed in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka will be visited by the lucky 8 kids in the pha

Sports Tourism is worth $600 billion and Sri Lanka enters with Golf and Surfing

The global sports tourism business which is defined either people been involved, observing or participating in a particular sport for leisure is valued at $600 billion.  Sri Lanka Tourism will be focussing initially on this segment in the area of Golf and there after Surfing in partnership with Sri Lankan Airlines and the respective global bodies. This was announced by Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala at

Sri Lanka Tourism to make cruise segment a top 5 earner for Sri Lanka

A giant step forward for the development of cruise tourism in Sri Lanka to be a 100,000 visitor arrivals source Sri Lanka tourism promotions bureau has invited Mr. John Tercek, Vice President of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd to visit Sri Lanka and address the business community of the 4 billion dollar industry said chairman Sri Lanka tourism Promotions bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala.

China as the tops Tourism arrivals in July crossing 25,000 visitors at +65.5%

In the height of the tipping point week in elections, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau welcomed the high level delegation from the Peoples Republic of China, namely the 47 million population Yunnan Province where the key topic of discussion between the Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau Dr Rohantha Athukorala and the Secretary General Mr. Che Zhimin was how Sri Lanka can attract the $250 dollar tourist from China.

Mihin Lanka relocates its sales & ticketing office to a new central location in Colombo

Mihin Lanka recently relocated its sales and ticketing office to a new central location in Colombo. The new office is located at No.15 A Alfred Place Colombo 3, in the same premises as Mihin Lanka’s head office. The opening ceremony was attended by a gathering of distinguished guests and officials, as well as the senior management of Mihin Lanka. 

Five Aitken Spence Hotels Enter TripAdvisor Hall of Fame

Five Aitken Spence properties from Sri Lanka and the Maldives have entered the prestigious TripAdvisor Hall of Fame having being recognized for its consistent high performance in customer reviews. The world’s largest travel site recognized Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Tea Factory for obtaining the Certificate of Excellence for the fifth consecutive year.

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.

Etihad airways wins three coveted world travel awards including middle east’s leading airline

For the ninth consecutive year, Etihad Airways has been named The Middle East’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Middle East. The prestigious gala ceremony was held last night at the Four Seasons Resort in Dubai. 

Mihin Lanka to expand operations to Kolkata

Mihin Lanka, Sri Lanka’s national low-cost carrier will expand its operations to Kolkata, India with effect from 15 June 2015. The strategic expansion of Mihin Lanka’s network is in line with its five-year business plan to expand its route network. The airline introduced an Airbus A319 to its fleet in March 2015, and the new aircraft will service Kolkata and will also support increasing frequencies to some of the airline key routes -

Heritance Hotels Achieves Travelife Gold Award

Heritance Hotels, Sri Lanka's leading chain of resorts, owned and managed by Aitken Spence Hotels is once again in the forefront of sustainability with all hotels in its portfolio being awarded the Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations Gold award. Travelife – the international sustainability certification scheme – assesses a property’s performance in managing social, environmental and economic impacts. The Gold award ach

Adaaran Prestige Ocean Villas, Maldives by Aitken Spence Hotels has been mentioned as one of the mo

Renovated in 2015, the all-inclusive Adaaran Prestige Ocean Villas offers some of the most affordable overwater villas near Male. This sub-resort shares a private island with Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi, which means guests can take advantage of the larger resort's amenities, including a pool, fitness center, spa, tennis court, and five bars.

Opportunity to experience the best of Seychelles with Mihin

The Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean that is a dynamic blend of people from diverse ethnicities, cultures and religions.Throughout history different people of African, European and Asian descent have come to the Seychelles, bringing with them their own traditions and cultures which have over time contributed to the unique way of life on the islands.

Emirates increases capacity on Nairobi service

Emirates, a global connector of people and places, will connect even more people with Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, when it switches from the current Airbus A330-200 aircraft used on one of the two daily services to a larger Boeing 777-300 ER from 1 May.

Sri Lankan and Jetstar in codeshare agreement

Sri Lankan Airlines customers will soon enjoy greater access to cities throughout Southeast Asia and Australia as part of a new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Asia.

Mihin flies Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce delegation to Sri Lanka

Mihin Lanka, Sri Lanka’s national low-cost carrier, proudly flew the members of the Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI) from Madurai to Sri Lanka.