Shangri-La Colombo announces the launch of Tiki Bar offering an elevated casual ambience with a tropical twist, inviting patrons to savour island inspired culinary delights and tropical beverages. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Tiki Bar is set to become the ultimate…
Chalaka Gajabahu elected Vice-Chair of UNWTO Competitiveness Committee
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau chairman Chalaka Gajabahu was recently elected Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee.The Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness (CTC) is one of the technical committees of the UNWTO and it is…
Unveiling the UAE’s Most Anticipated Resort – Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is Now Open
Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort has opened its doors in the UAE, bringing eco-luxury to Ras Al Khaimah. Situated on a private peninsula with golden sands and natural mangroves, the 174-room resort’s setting is unrivalled in exclusivity,…
ITB Berlin Convention 2024: Programme is now available online
The ITB Berlin Convention 2024 explores the future of travel. Under the motto “Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together”, numerous experts will also be looking at artificial intelligence, chatbots and machine learning from 5 to 7 March. The…
Slow Food is Back at Mount Lavinia Hotel
Slow food, a concept that emphasizes the importance of locally sourced ingredients and the connection between food and the environment, is making a comeback at the prestigious Mount Lavinia Hotel. Known for hosting a variety of slow food events in…
Heritance Hotels and Resorts Announces Strategic Partnership with Galle Literary Festival
In alignment with its commitment to preserving Sri Lanka’s cultural identity, Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, proudly announces its collaboration with the Galle Literary Festival (GLF) 2024. This partnership takes the form of a…
SriLankan Airlines negates Social Media Allegations Relating to AOG Technics
The Civil Aviation Authority of UK and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued safety notices to alert owners, operators, maintenance organisations, and distributors of suspected unapproved parts distributed by AOG Technics on 4 August 2023. In a subsequent scheduled…
Aitken Spence Travels welcomes the inaugural flight from Uzbekistan for Winter 2023/24 Season
Aitken Spence Travels, the foremost destination management company in Sri Lanka, welcomed the inaugural special charter flight from Uzbekistan for the Winter 2023/24 season to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) recently. Operated by ‘Uzbekistan Airways’, the national career of…
Travel Bridge brings exclusive AmaWaterways cruise operator to Sri Lanka
Travel Bridge Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings, introduces upscale river cruise vacations to the discerning Sri Lankan traveller, through AmaWaterways. Building on mutual synergies as a part of the Expolanka Leisure Cluster, this new opportunity comes through the…
Founder of Clubhouse Steakhouse returns Home for London Grill Take-Over
Cinnamon Grand Colombo is set to tantalise the taste buds of Colombo’s meat lovers and grill aficionados with a unique dining experience at the iconic London Grill, featuring the renowned “Dry-aged Steak Guy,” Chef Azam Riyard. The event will take…