Category: Tourism
Centrum Air to connect Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with direct flights to Mattala
Royal Spence Aviation, a partner company of Aitken Spence Travels is all set to welcome a new gateway from Central Asia as Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air launches direct scheduled flights between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), commencing 28th October 2026. Operating twice weekly, every Wednesday and Saturday, until the end of March 2027, this new […]
Esna Holidays acquires Mackinnons Travels from John Keells Holdings
Esna Holidays, a leading and well established name in the travel industry, has acquired Mackinnons Travels from John Keells Holdings PLC. With a history spanning 55 years, Mackinnons Travels is among Sri Lanka’s longest-established and most respected travel management companies, with a distinguished heritage in the country’s tourism and travel industry. Mackinnons Travels is […]
Pine Labs and WEBXPAY bring the Indian payment experience to Sri Lanka – UPI, cards and net banking
First PA-on-PA cross-border partnership under India’s PA-CB framework, live for Sri Lanka’s merchants, with Southeast Asia to follow India is Sri Lanka’s largest and fastest-growing tourism source market. In 2025, over 5.3 lakh Indian travellers visited Sri Lanka, making India the country’s largest source of tourists by a wide margin, with this momentum continuing into […]
Sri Lankan Companies Take Hospitality Products and Services to Maldives
Sri Lankan exhibitors with the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives, representatives of the High Commission, SLMLBC, and Sri Lanka Export Development Board in front of the Sri Lanka Pavilion at Hotel Asia 2026 in the Maldives Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of […]
MTI & Skift to strategize for Sri Lanka’s Global Tourism Campaign
Ms. Christine Fernando, Executive Director of MTI Consulting (3rd from left), and Mr. Oliver Martin, Senior Director of Skift Advisory (2nd from left), during a meeting in Sri Lanka Enabled by the World Bank’s GFPP Skift, the world’s largest tourism industry Intelligence consultancy, in joint venture with MTI Consulting, the international strategy consultancy, has been […]
Vietjet’s three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from USD90 on flights to Vietnam
Vietjet is giving Sri Lankan travellers another reason to plan their next trip, with a three-day 9.9 sale featuring Eco tickets from USD90 one-way (inclusive of taxes and fees) and 22% off Deluxe base fares on its newly-launched Colombo–Ho Chi Minh City route. The sale runs from 22:30 on 7 September to 21:30 on 10 […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Revenues Stable, Minister Clarifies
Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues have not declined, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament on Tuesday, explaining that recent figures reflect a shift to internationally recognized survey methodologies rather than a downturn in earnings. “The actual dollar amount spent by a foreign tourist in Sri Lanka has been accurately determined, and there has been no major […]
Flavours of a new Colombo: Inside the dining experiences of City of Dreams
Colombo has long been known for its diversity of flavour. From bustling street food corners to fine dining establishments overlooking the Indian Ocean, the city’s culinary identity has steadily evolved alongside its growing cosmopolitan character. Yet with the arrival of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo’s food scene has entered an entirely new era one […]
Nine Direct Flights to Bring Tourists from Moldova to Mattala This Winter, Says Former Ambassador
Vision Air has finalized plans to operate nine direct flights from Moldova to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) this winter season, according to Udayanga Weeratunga, the former Sri Lankan Ambassador. According to him, this strategic flight schedule is expected to bring approximately 1,500 tourists to Sri Lanka. The first flight, designated as 4 V-5363, is […]
NVQ Level 4 accreditation for Barista, Setting new benchmark in coffee education
Barista Coffee Lanka (Pvt) Ltd proudly announced that it has been awarded National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 04 accreditation under the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC). The NVQ Level 04Barista Training Program, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, was conceptualized, co-created, and fully funded by Barista. This achievement underscores the company’s long-term […]
Jaffna named among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026
The global travel media giant Lonely Planet has announced its prestigious annual list of destinations under the “Best in Travel 2026” publication, naming Jaffna among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka, reaffirming the country’s growing appeal as a diverse, authentic and sustainable travel destination. The […]
President Inaugurates Wax Museum at the Historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially opened the Wax Museum this morning (17) at the historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy. The Ehelepola Walawwa, which was renovated by the Urban Development Authority, has been handed over to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. The museum was then established, ensuring the preservation of its archaeological and cultural […]