Travel:
Mar 21, 2013 5:37:08 AM
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The soft opening of Hamad International Airport (HIA) on 1st April 2013 will see 10 foreign airlines operating out of Concourse B and an array of modern facilities for passengers to enjoy.
Mar 21, 2013 5:07:11 AM
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Since the lost whales of Trinco were rediscovered in 2010, by a team of naturalists at ‘Cinnamon Nature Trails', numerous sightings of blue whales, sperm whales and dolphins have taken place making the season up in the East a rewarding experience.
Mar 21, 2013 4:57:40 AM
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‘Sun and sand' is not a ‘must' for hot tourist destinations any more in Sri Lanka. Though Hikkaduwa, Arugam Bay, Unwatuna or Negombo is traditionally identified as hot spots of beach tourism, the latest addition is Ella in the midst of the misty hills.
Jan 17, 2013 5:16:29 AM
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EAP Hotels have embarked on the burgeoning hospitality industry in Sri Lanka with elaborate plans for expansion and its latest venture was opening up a private property in Nuwara Eliya into a holiday bungalow.
Jan 15, 2013 10:43:01 PM
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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapakse recently awarded Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa with a fourstar certification.
Jan 1, 2013 10:22:06 PM
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Emirates has doubled its A380 capacity to New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Paris’ Charles De Gaulle airports, with a twice daily A380 service from Dubai now operating into both cities.
Jan 1, 2013 10:19:32 PM
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Subash Hotel, Jaffna, comprising 36 rooms was the main hotel in Jaffna, where many visitors to Jaffna stayed, including VIPs. It had been requisitioned by the armed forces during the war and handed back to the family owners.
Dec 9, 2012 9:52:09 PM
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The Sri Lanka Army-owned newest holiday resort in the deep southern wild, ‘Lãya Safari’ at Palatupana, Yala bordering the Yala National Sanctuary was declared open by Speaker of the Parliament Chamal Rajapaksa with the presence of Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya.
Dec 6, 2012 4:20:47 AM
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Celebrating thirteen years of excellence, Kandy’s popular five star attraction Earl’s Regency Hotel is now ready with the festive season package to celebrate this Christmas and anniversary together.
Dec 6, 2012 3:32:15 AM
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Heritance Hotels was once again in the spotlight when Heritance Ahungalla was presented with the Gold Award at the National Green Awards concluded recently at the BMICH.
Dec 6, 2012 3:30:01 AM
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Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has been awarded the prestigious Centre for Aviation (CAPA) Airline of the Year 2012 Award for the third time.
Nov 22, 2012 10:34:46 PM
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Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has announced the addition of three frequencies to its present 11-weekly flights to Mauritius. The service to the paradise island will be double daily beginning December 2, 2012.
Nov 22, 2012 10:33:14 PM
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Witness the marvels of one of the world’s oldest civilizations as Cathay Pacific Airways brings travellers an exciting ‘Getaway Surprise to China’.
Nov 22, 2012 10:29:35 PM
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Ranna212 is now a member of Switch Asia through the organisation’s ‘Greening Sri Lanka Hotels’ initiative toward sustainable tourism practices.
Nov 13, 2012 11:58:09 PM
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Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways has unveiled a new video showing the making of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner just days before the aircraft’s scheduled delivery to the Doha-based airline.
Nov 7, 2012 5:18:23 AM
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Eastern Hotel Developers have announced holiday offerings said to “encourage travelers to escape the warm temperatures and indulge in the chilly hill side atmosphere with amazing specials”.
Nov 7, 2012 5:14:32 AM
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Sri Lanka as a destination has been promoted under two new themes at the World Travel Market (WTM), one of the largest global travel and tourism events at the London ExCel Exhibition Centre.
Nov 1, 2012 3:36:00 AM
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Emirates’ sensational ‘Cash + Miles’ offer in Sri Lanka has been extended and expanded with more destinations in response to popular demand, the award-winning airline announced this week.
Nov 1, 2012 3:21:50 AM
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Having two feathers already in its cap, Cinnamon Resorts welcomes its newest member Cinnamon Citadel to the family.
Oct 18, 2012 3:33:23 AM
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There are only four or five locations in the entire costal line in Sri Lanka that has the higher elevated land just by bay or beach. Tangalle, Trinco, Yala and Mirissa are some of the outstanding 'off cliff' places in the Lanka's tourism map .
Oct 14, 2012 11:00:13 PM
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Arjuna Rathnayake from Earl’s Regency walked away as the winner of the recently concluded Absolute Bartender Challenge 2012. The competition organized by Periceyl (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with the Kandy Hoteliers took place in the hill capital recently.
Oct 14, 2012 10:58:09 PM
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Grounded and tethering on verge of bankruptcy Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines has called for a meeting with its engineers and pilots from across its operating bases for what is being seen as a make or break meeting for the struggling debt ridden carrier at its Mumbai headquarters on Monday.
Oct 7, 2012 11:26:39 PM
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Aitken Spence Hotels, a pioneer in the local tourism industry has continually been in the forefront of developing efficient hotel energy management systems by practicing the control of procedures, operations and equipment that contribute to the energy use in a hotel operation.
Oct 1, 2012 10:50:12 PM
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Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has announced a major sponsorship deal that includes a multi-million pound sponsorship with Glasgow City Council. As part of the agreement, Emirates now holds the exclusive naming rights for the city’s new world-class sports facility, the ‘Emirates Arena’.
Sep 28, 2012 3:29:56 AM
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‘I magine there’s no heaven …It’s easy if you try.’ Heaven is a place on earth and the exact meaning of Lennon’s song came to me only when I visited Madulkelle few weeks ago, where I discovered heaven.
Sep 18, 2012 2:23:35 AM
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Qatar Airways today officially introduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled 5-star service, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Tom Aikens and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa inspiring an entirely new inflight dining experience.
Sep 17, 2012 7:01:43 AM
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Elamulla is a remote location on the Northern slop of the Piduruthalagala Mountain range in the Nuwara Eliya District bordering the mysteriously beautiful Mandaram Nuwara.
Sep 6, 2012 3:13:46 AM
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The ‘golden stretch' between Wadduwa and Kalutara is a popular tourist destination. Offering beach front rooms with private balconies, The Sands By Aitken Spence Hotels boasts garden landscapes, an outdoor pool and obviously the golden beach is an ideal beach holiday for sun and sand lovers.
Sep 2, 2012 11:21:01 PM
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Keells Resorts bagged three coveted awards at the just concluded Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011.
Sep 2, 2012 11:18:54 PM
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The only Travel company in Sri Lanka to enter the Hall of Fame, Aitken Spence Travels won the awards for the Best Tour Operator Emerging Market and Best Conference Organiser at the 5th Sri Lanka Tourism Awards