Category: Tourism

Hotel operator, the Jetwing group got a mandate on Thursday to build a 50 room transit hotel at the Bandaranayke International Airport.Hotel operator, the Jetwing group got a mandate on Thursday to build a 50 room transit hotel at the Bandaranayke International Airport. Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said the Cabinet […]

John Keells Hotels said Friday that it bought an 80 percent stake in hotel operator Yala Village (Pvt) Ltd for Rs.275 million. John Keells Hotels said Friday that it bought an 80 percent stake in hotel operator Yala Village (Pvt) Ltd for Rs. 275 million. Yala Village is a 62 chalet eco-hotel, which borders a […]

After two years on the shelf, a new law to revamp the Tourist Board was passed in Parliament on Tuesday, with reforms to kick in over the next few weeks.After two years on the shelf, a new law to revamp the Tourist Board was passed in Parliament on Tuesday, with reforms to kick in over […]

Line agencies have been given four to six weeks to speed up clearances for tourism development projects, in a Cabinet decision passed on Wednesday. Line agencies have been given four to six weeks to speed up clearances for tourism development projects, in a Cabinet decision passed on Wednesday. All ministries and departments have a maximum […]

Tropical Pleasure (Pvt) Ltd., a unit of the boutique hotel Elephant Corridor, will splash Rs.350 million to expand into a hotel school and buy up aristocratic homes to house discerning travelers.Tropical Pleasure (Pvt) Ltd., a unit of the boutique hotel Elephant Corridor, will splash Rs. 350 million to expand into a hotel school and buy […]

Efforts by relief agencies to raise funds to help rebuild Sri Lanka’s tsunami-battered coastlines by projecting images of massive destruction have backfired on the island’s tourism industry. Efforts by relief agencies to raise funds to help rebuild Sri Lanka’s tsunami-battered coastlines by projecting images of massive destruction have backfired on the island’s tourism industry. Tourists […]

Tsunami hit Sri Lanka has seen a shift in its tourism mix, with more visitors popping in to shop and see the city lights than soak up the sun or hit the cultural beat, officials said Friday.Tsunami hit Sri Lanka has seen a shift in its tourism mix, with more visitors popping in to shop […]

Tsunami hit Sri Lanka has seen a shift in its tourism mix, with more visitors popping in to shop and see the city lights than soak up the sun or hit the cultural beat, officials said Friday.Tsunami hit Sri Lanka has seen a shift in its tourism mix, with more visitors popping in to shop […]

The Connaisance group with a new branding as Amaya Resorts and Spas’ hopes to attract higher spending tourists despite worries about the future course of the peace process. The Connaisance group with a new branding as Amaya Resorts and Spas’ hopes to attract higher spending tourists despite worries about the future course of the peace […]

Hotel chain Connaissance will plough in Rs.600 mn to liven up a tired image, re-branding its resorts and spas to lure high spending travellers to its ‘Amaya’ retreats.Hotel chain Connaissance will plough in Rs. 600 mn to liven up a tired image, re-branding its resorts and spas to lure high spending travellers to its ‘Amaya’ […]

Government is trying to close the deal on the sale of the Colombo Commercial Company property facing the Beira Lake, to take advantage of upfront payments from investors in addition to annual lease payments.Government is trying to close the deal on the sale of the Colombo Commercial Company property facing the Beira Lake, to take […]

OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its citizens Friday to exercise care when travelling to the island.OSLO, Aug 26 (AFP) – Norway, the mediator in a tense peace process aimed at ending ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, warned its […]