Tour Advisory
A top-rung tourism taskforce is already monitoring the ongoing political chaos and to map out salvage plans in the event of a worsening crisis.ldblquote We had …
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No-Fly Zone
Britain has issued a travel advisory to Sri Lanka and the up-coming tour of the English cricket team put off as the country slipped further into political …
High Altitude
lquote Countdown to takeoff; passengers are now boarding for the first commercial Hot Air Balloon flights, taking off over Sigiriya this Saturday.The first …
Frequent Flyer
SriLankan Airlines will add two more A340s to its fleet to cater to growing passenger numbers in the coming winter season. The fleet expansion will allow …
Paradise Calling
Cathay Pacific could add a fifth flight to Sri Lanka, with cargo and passenger numbers picking up. Airline officials here to celebrate 10 years of operations …
Banyan Shoot
Banyan Tree on Friday picked up its third Sri Lankan leisure venture, taking up a majority holding in John Keells Holdings Beruwala Walk Inn, the parent …
Hilton – For Sale
The Treasury on Wednesday confirmed it would sell its 64% stake in Hilton Colombo. The holding company of Hilton Colombo, Hotel Developers (Lanka) Limiteds …
Knock Knock
The Ceylon Hotels Corp. (CHC) is knocking on the Treasurys door for a Rs. online pharmacy buy diflucan with best prices today in the USA buy flagyl online …
Bateys Magic
Batey, a top regional public relations company, is to take over the state tourism promotion agency early next year. The company singled out by the Prime …
Sixth Sense
Thai resort and spa chain lquote Six Senses is in talks with John Keells Holdings, to develop a luxury tea spa on a 600-acre stretch of Maskeliya …
Tourist Dollars
Sri Lanka is beginning to put in place its tourism infrastructure, with eight key areas around the island and four zones in the North and East tagged for …
JKH Big Bang
John Keells Holdings entered the property market with a bang by taking a stake in Asian Hotels for Rs. 4 bn.The acquisition of the 60 percent stake gives JKH …
Banyan Roots
Returning to where it was all supposed to begin over 10 years ago. Sri Lanka the prime destination for a concept that is intricately woven into the splendours …
Lease of Life
Kandy Hotels Company is finalising its lease agreement with leisure magnate Adrian Zechas Aman Resorts, to take over management of its Queens and Suisse …
Spruced Up
Hoteliers in once conflict areas of the north and east can apply for low cost funding of up to Rs. 50 mn to refurbish properties damaged at the height of war. …
Changing Faces
The Tourist Board says visitors need to take away a piece of their experience in Sri Lanka when visiting the vast attractions the island has to offer. …
Rest In Peace
The government urban planning agency (UDA) is considering the full or part sale of over 40 Rest Houses under its ownership.The urban development authority says …
Tax Free
Asian Hotels will merge with fully owned subsidiary Crescat Developments (CDL) to take up recent tax relief offered to help under performing industries. The …
Green Paper
The government has rolled out its first draft of a national eco-tourism policy, mapping out development guidelines for mushrooming, unregulated eco-tourism …
Holiday Tax
A one percent levy on turnover will be charged on all Tourist Board licensed institutions, under the new Finance Bill, passed Thursday.The tax will cover about …