Category: Tourism
Crafting Sustainable Hospitality Management with KPMG
KPMG Maldives hosted an interactive workshop on hospitality management on the topic of “Crafting Sustainable Hospitality Management” on 20th March 2018 at Hotel Jen Male’. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Nirmalan Nagendra, a veteran hotelier with over 33 years of experience with prominent hotel chains around the globe. He currently serves as a consultant […]
Sri Lanka launches new budget Tuk Tuk Hostels
The launch of Tuk Tuk Hostels (TTH) marks a new addition to the budget accommodation offering for tourists in Colombo and embraces the youth hostel concept to its fullest. TTH caters to the expectations of young travelers and all those who value sharing, spontaneity and experience. Located down Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 5, TTH offers a […]
Interactive workshop with Cultural Triangle Hoteliers’ Association
SKAL club of Sri Lanka conducted a Hotel Management Workshop at Amaara Forest Hotel, Sigiriya on 11 th of May, 2018. It was conducted by Mr. Nirmala Nagendra, a member of the executive committee of the SKAL club, is a veteran hotelier with more than 34 years of experience in Finance and Operations in the […]
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 12.6-pct in April 2018
May 08, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka tourist arrivals increased 12.6 percent in April this year against last year with the largest source market for tourists becoming India, followed by United Kingdom and China. The total number of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during April 2018 was 180,429. In comparison to April last year, […]
Sri Lanka should continue digitization of services to capture millennial tourists :JLL
May 08, 2018 (LBO) – Real estate consultancy Jones Lang La Salle (JLL) says the strong surge in tourist arrivals and earnings, which could be further enhanced by steps to ensure a transparent regulatory framework and improvements in soft infrastructure.Noting that two of Sri Lanka’s largest tourist markets, India and China, will account for 25 […]
Tourism industry welcomes directive to demolish Illegal structures in coastal areas
The tourism industry has welcomed the directive issued by President Maithripala Sirisena to demolish unauthorized structures in Mirissa and other areas. Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, John Amaratunga said the President’s unwavering stance on the matter has sent a clear signal to those flouting the law to fall in line. “I salute […]
Anantaya Pasikudah wins Booking.com guest review award
(PRESS RELEASE) – Anantaya Resort & Spa Pasikudah was recently awarded the Booking.com Guest Review Award. Offering unique experiences and exceptional service, Anantaya Pasikudah was rated a high standard property on Booking.com with an outstanding score of over nine. Commenting on the award received, LAUGFS Leisure Director/Chief Executive Officer, Roshan R. Perera said, “Being awarded the […]
Sri Lanka Aggressor Safari Lodge begins operations
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Sri Lanka Aggressor Safari Lodge situated close to Wilpattu National Park in the North of Sri Lanka, officially opened for business this week with their first group of American Tourists. This is the first Safari Lodge to be opened in Sri Lanka for the USA Aggressor Luxury Franchise Group. The lodge has […]
‘s Melwa Hotels and Resorts
May 03, 2018 (LBO) – The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group,is investing US 27 million dollars in Melwa Hotels and Resorts Private Limited towards the development of 3 hotels across Sri Lanka. The investment will increase Sri Lanka’s capacity in the tourism sector, create jobs, and generate more foreign exchange, the […]
Sri Lanka Police arrests suspects in tourist assault in Mirissa
Apr 18, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Tourist Police is actively involved in the investigation and is assisting the Weligama police by facilitating contact with the victims in an incident where a group of tourists were sexually harassed and assaulted a few days ago. “Some of them have left the island. The police are in touch […]
Sri Lanka seeks New Zealand expertise in tourism
Apr 02, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has sought expertise from New Zealand in developing the country’s adventure tourism segment and improving high end hospitality training. The request for expertise was made by Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga during his keynote address at the inauguration of the 4th New Zealand Trade Mission Meeting which commenced […]
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 19.3-pct in February 2018
Mar 09, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka tourist arrivals increased 19.3 percent in February against last year with the largest source market for tourists becoming China, followed by India and the United Kingdom. The total number of international tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during February was 235,618. Almost 98 percent of tourists travelled by air to Sri Lanka. […]