Category: Tourism
New country branding for Sri Lanka Tourism to be unveiled in November
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Tourism’s the new country branding will be unveiled at the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London in November 2018. Ministry of Tourism Development said they are now in the process of selecting a global branding agency for this purpose. The full statement issued by the Minister of Tourism Development, John […]
Hemas Group net profit down 20-pct in 1Q amid high finance cost
Aug 15, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings which has interests in FMCG, leisure, and healthcare has posted a shareholder profit of 554.3 million rupees in the June 2018 quarter, down 20.2 percent from a year earlier, interim accounts showed. The decrease in profit is due to reduced interest income post utilization of cash […]
Sri Lanka Tourism launches Airbnb Experiences to help boost tourism
Aug, 10, 2018 (LBO) – Airbnb and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the national tourism ministry, Thursday announced a strategic partnership to launch Airbnb Experiences in Sri Lanka and drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism across the country. Through this Asia-first partnership, Airbnb and SLTDA will work together to onboard local experience hosts […]
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka up 6-pct in July 2018
Aug 07, 2018 (LBO) – Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka were up six percent to 217,829 in July 2018 from a year earlier, with double digit growth in the largest source market, India, official data shows. As at 31 st July 2018, 1,382,476 tourists had visited Sri Lanka for this year, a 13.7 percent growth […]
‘s Belluna launches leisure property in Galle
Aug 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Asia Leisure,in partnership with Belluna Co. Ltd, Japan opened its sixth leisure property ‘Le Grand’ in Galle recently. “Asia Leisure is one of the most widely recognized resort brands in the Country and together with Belluna Co. Ltd, Japan we are pleased to add this hotel to our family,” […]
Damro’s opens Rs 12.5Bn Marino Mall and hotel in Colombo
Jul 31, 2018 (LBO) – Damro Group opened the 12.5 billion rupee Marino Mall and Beach Hotel in Colombo 3, adding 289 star class rooms to Colombo’s hotel inventory, Monday. “We have invested over Rs 12.5 billion to build and open this hotel with 289 rooms including two suites,” Damitha Ramanayake, chairman and founder of Damro Group […]
OPINION: The Sri Lankan tourist industry’s ignorance of the North starts at the top
By Jekhan Aruliah I must first congratulate the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority (SLTDA) before I criticise it. Just a few days after the publication of my article in June 2018 complaining their “Sri Lanka Tourist Attractions” map showed nothing in the Northern Province other than Jaffna’s airport, the SLTDA replaced that barren old map. […]
Anantaya Resorts and Spas receive TripAdvisor certificates of excellence 2018
Reaffirming its efforts toprovide an exceptional guest experience, Anantaya Resorts and Spas recently received the ‘Certificate of Excellence 2018’ from TripAdvisor.Offering a luxury experience amidst tranquil settings, the Anantaya Resorts in Pasikudah and Chilaw have consistently earned positive reviews from both local and international travellers. Commenting on the certificate received, LAUGFS Leisure Director/Chief Executive Officer, […]
Sotheby’s International Realty partners with Catalina Koggala’s luxury villa development
July 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Sotheby’s International Realty today announced an agreement to work with Catalina Koggala, Sri Lanka’s premiere villa-based residential country club, to market Catalina’s luxury villas globally. Charles Phillpot, Sales and Marketing director of Sri Lanka Sotheby’s International Realty, said “There is currently a lot of interest from many […]
Sri Lanka continues upward trend in tourist arrivals: June up 19.0-pct
Jul 05, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals was up 19.0 percent to 146,828 in June 2018 from an year ago driven by the islands two largest source markets India and China, official data shows. Almost 98 percent of tourists travelled by air to Sri Lanka. As at 31st June 2018, 1,164,647 tourists had visited Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka private sector to facilitate skills supply in tourism sector with launch of TSC
Jul 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Private Sector Tourism Skills Committee (TSC) launched Tourism Workforce Competitiveness Road-map in collaboration with the private tourism industry to take on the challenge of demonstrating to Sri Lanka’s young women and men that a career in the fast-growing tourism and hospitality industry can be safe, stimulating, well-compensated and full […]
Sri Lanka to develop internal air transport : 5 firms come forward
Jun 21, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government and cabinet of ministers has given the go ahead to carry out an overhaul in the domestic aviation industry and develop it. “Currently, no clear policy governing civil aviation exists, hindering development due to lack of conformity with international standards,” a cabinet statement said. To address the issues, […]