Qatar Airways became a member of oneworld in October 2013 The oneworld alliance continued its growth trajectory during recent challenging times with the addition of two new members The Governing Board of the oneworld global airline alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group…
Sir Tim Clark kicks off ATM Virtual with realistic outlook for the aviation sector
Following last week’s in-person Arabian Travel Market the Middle East’s largest travel and tourism showcase, continued this week with the opening of ATM Virtual. Under the same theme of ‘A new dawn for travel & tourism’, the three-day event, which…
Hilton Colombo Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
Hilton Colombo’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites in the top 10% of hotels worldwide Hilton Colombo announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award winner for accommodation. This achievement celebrates businesses that…
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed opens Arabian Travel Market 2021
World’s first in-person international travel trade event in 18 months opens in Dubai HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, CEO and Founder of the Emirates Group and chairman of Dubai World, officially…
Emirates launches India humanitarian airbridge to transport urgent COVID-19 relief items
Emirates will offer cargo capacity free of charge to NGOs, to ship relief items on all its flights from Dubai to nine cities in India Airbridge initiative is a major boost from Emirates, supporting the various relief efforts undertaken by…
EU likely to reopen to fully vaccinated foreign tourists from June
According to the latest plans of the European Commission, the EU has decided to reopen to holidaymakers from countries with low COVID infection rates, such as the U.K., and to anyone who has been completely vaccinated, starting from the beginning…
British Airways adds more than 90,000 seats to sunshine destinations as Britons rush to get away on holiday
Customers can now book to jet off to 13 summer destinations: 10 in Greek holiday hotspots, two destinations in the Canary Islands and one in Turkey Following the announcement that Britons are likely to be able to get a summer…
Saudi Arabian Airlines will resume flights to Colombo on May 19
Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, based in Jeddah will resume its flights to Colombo on May 19, according to airline sources. The airline will operate four flights a week from Colombo to…
CNN Shines Global Spotlight on Sri Lanka Tourism
Sustaining the global spotlight on Sri Lanka as a ‘safe and secure’ holiday destination that has successfully opened up to the world, CNN’s Asia Travel journalist, Lilit Marcus visited the island early last month to experience first-hand how Sri Lanka…
Commons Coffee House celebrates 16 years
Colombo’s first home grown coffee house- celebrates 16 years The Commons Coffee House, the first home-grown Coffee House in the city, celebrates its 16th anniversary and has been the venue for many who share memories and special moments, delivering meaningful guest…