Will Jaffna International Airport help the Northern economy take-off at last?
By Jekhan Aruliah The opening, strictly speaking the re-opening, of Jaffna International Airport (IATA airport code JAF) in October 2019 was one of the more …
Tourism
Travel Agents Association of India plans to host Annual Convention in Sri Lanka
Oct 16, 2019 (LBO) – Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is planning to host its Annual Convention in Sri Lanka later this year. Over 400 industry …
LOT Polish Airlines to start direct flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
Oct 11, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lankan Embassy in Oslo together with LOT Polish Airlines celebrated the commencement of LOT’s direct flights from Warsaw to …
5-star hotel to be built in Kandy under BOI agreement
Oct 09, 2019 (LBO) – The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka signed an agreement with Star Class Hotel (Pvt) Ltd., to set up 67 room 5-star hotel which will be …
Sri Lanka appointed to key posts in World Tourism Organization
Oct 07, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has been appointed as one of the two Vice-Chairpersons for the South Asia Commission of United Nations World Tourism …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals down 27-pct in Sep 2019
Oct 07, 2019 (LBO) – The total number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during September 2019 was 108,575, down from 149,087 visitors or 27.2 percent from …
Cinnamon’s 15th property, Velifushi Maldives opens
Oct 07, 2019 (LBO) – Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, the leisure arm of John Keells Holdings continues expansion with the opening of its newest hotel, …
Sri Lanka Govt allows internal flight operation for foreign airlines
Oct 02, 2019 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka govenments cabinet of ministers has given the nod for foreign airlines to operate domestic flights, a statement said. …
Noolaham Foundation preserves the past to enrich the future
By Jekhan Aruliah We can be so blinded by the white hot heat of innovation that we fail to see the red embers of renovation. We are so focussed on finding …
Shangri La’s ‘One Galle Face’ mall to open November 8th
September 26, 2019 (LBO) – In an opening that will transform the retail sector in Sri Lanka, Shangri La has announced it will open its shopping mall …
Video: CNN’s Richard Quest on Sri Lanka’s Future of Tourism
September 25, 2019 (LBO) – Delivering a keynote address to tourism industry leaders in Sri Lanka, CNN Travel Correspondent Richard Quest addressed the …
Future of Sri Lanka Tourism
September 23, 2019 (LBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was the chief guest at the annual 2019 Cinnamon Hotels Future of Tourism Summit. The …
Sri Lanka launch survival guide for tourists
Sep 17, 2019 (LBO) – A “Survival Guide for Tourists” has been launched by the independent website for tourists: “Srilankaholidayguru.com.” The …
Lotus Tower, tallest in South Asia to open today
Sep 16, 2019 (LBO) – The Lotus Tower in Sri Lanka, the tallest in South Asia, will be open to the public from today. The 350 m tall Tower was constructed …
Forward tourist bookings have fully recovered – JKH Deputy Chair
September 12, 2019 (LBO) – Forward bookings in the tourism sector of Sri Lanka’s largest conglomerate, John Keells Holdings (JKH), have fully …
CCC biz conclave draws foreign participants for agri, power , tourism, exports, infrastructure
Sep 09, 2019 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2019 has shown a rise in interest for agriculture, power and energy, …
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals drop in Aug 2019: Europe picks up
Sep 05, 2019 (LBO) – The total number of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during August 2019 was 143,587, a decline of 28.3 percent when …
Hayleys records Rs.52.6Bn turnover in first quarter 2019/20
Aug 09, 2019 (LBO) – Hayleys PLC, demonstrated resilience in challenging conditions to record an improvement in turnover and operating performance during …
Ceylon Chamber announces Sri Lanka investment and business conclave 2019
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of …
Fantasy Island (Pvt) Ltd announce family entertainment center in Battaramulla
Jul 19, 2019 (LBO) – Fantasy Island will become Colombo’s a family entertainment center located at Waters Edge in Battaramulla with the elements air, …