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‘Dickwella Resort and Spa' is most probably the only resort hotel in Sri Lanka, which has access to the beach around the hotel as it lies on a small peninsula off Batheegama in Dickwella embraced by the Indian Ocean.

Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara emerged the most energy efficient hotel in Sri Lanka by winning the highest accolade awarded in the large scale hotel sector at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2012, which concluded recently.

Emirates airline passengers receive exclusive savings at premium hotels in Dubai when booking via www.emirates.com before September 10, 2012. Applicable for guests travelling between now until October 15, 2012, the discount welcomes Emirates passengers to stay in luxury in Dubai.

Ranna212, a trendy resort on Sri Lanka's deep south coast is now a Halal friendly hotel accredited with ‘Crescentrating Level 4.

Located along the golden stretch of Ahungalla, Heritance Ahungalla is a five-star luxury hotel designed by the legendary Geoffrey Bawa. Comprising of 152 rooms on a 15 acre property, Heritance Ahungalla is complete with themed and buffet restaurants, spa facilities and an infinity pool, set on a picturesque beach front location.

A group of upcoming bartenders from Heritance Kandalama and Heritance Ahungalla Hotels walked away with key wins at the recently concluded National BarTenders' Cocktails and Flair Competition 2012, organised by the Ceylon Hotel School Graduates' Association.

The destination Sigiriya is one of the most attracted tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. Popularly known as the ‘eighth wonder of the world', Sigiriya Rock is the largest crowd pulling attraction in Sri Lanka.

Through listening to customers and incorporating their feedback in product design, Cathay Pacific Airways was voted “World’s Best Business Class” in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ programme, in which more than 18 million airline passengers from across the world picked their choices.

Built on a 14 acre land nearly three decades ago on the bunds of the 12th Century Giritale Tank, Giritale Hotel is one of the leading hotels in the area with a magnificent view of the tranquil blue water dotted with green tree spots as a backdrop.

Malaysia Airlines has been awarded 5-star status in the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, joining an elite group of airlines to receive this prestigious ranking for their truly consistent and high quality of product and service.

Located on an old cinnamon land in Kaikawala off Induruwa, Cocoon Resort is the latest addition to Lanka's South Western tourist attractions.

Having come into the tourism and hospitality industry with a bang last year, the Wayamba Development Authority (WDA) of the Wayamba Provincial Council has taken a giant step towards catering to the foreign and local traveller by signing up with the hotel and resort group

Farnborough Air Show, UNITED KINGDOM – Qatar Airways has once again triumphed at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning three top accolades including the main award World’s Best Airline for the second year running.

Dreamliner Takes Part In Historic Air Display At World’s Largest Aerospace Event. Dignitaries Among First To Get Glimpse Of Interiors Of Next Generation Aircraft

Deccan Aviation has opened a liaison office in Galle to service leisure travellers visiting the historic port city and staying in hotels on the south coast.

Emirates and JetBlue Airways have announced the launch of a joint frequent flyer partnership.

Emirates is to further boost its fast-growing US network with the start of a second daily A380 service to New York JFK.

SriLankan Airlines plans to expand its presence in Pakistan with promises of frequent flights from Islamabad and Lahore in the near future, Pakistani media reports said.

Heritance Ahungalla, one of Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Group’s deluxe hotels, has employed scores of people and sources supplies from the neighbouring villages as part of the ongoing investment drive to embrace sustainability.

Malaysia Airlines, in recognizing the vibrant growth of the Sri Lankan economy and its tourism sector, has decided to expand its operations and visibility, by opening its second branch office in Matara.

A three member crew from ‘Off the Fence, UK' recently spent 17 days in Sri Lanka exploring wildlife, famous locations, epic landscapes and colourful beauty as part of a documentary for Discovery Channel on the world's ‘wildest islands'.

HSBC announced its epic holiday roll out for travellers seeking local and outbound travel with mega deals that are too good to be missed.

American Express, the credit card acquired and issued in Sri Lanka solely by Nations Trust Bank PLC partners with John Keells Hotels to offer cardmembers ultimate getaway choices for the upcoming holiday season.

Blending old world charm with modern luxury, Tamarind Hill Galle has been re-launched after extensive refurbishment to the external areas of the entire property, the hotel’s management, Asia Leisure Holdings (Pvt) Ltd announced yesterday.

CeySail Cruises (Pvt.) Ltd. announced the launching of Sri Lanka’s first luxury yacht charter service recently.

Ably proving their status as being technologically savvy, Jetwing Hotels has now launched a specially designed game for Facebook, as a part of a novel competition.

The Economic Development Ministry in its endeavour to attract one million tourists by 2012 opened another tourist resort, Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa in Negombo recently.

The world’s largest passenger jet aircraft will touch down at London Gatwick next month, as Emirates brings an Airbus A380 to the airport to mark 25 years of service.

Dolphin Beach, located on the unspoilt Alankuda Beach in Kalpitiya, was recently awarded a ‘Certificate of Excellence’ by TripAdvisor.

The Oman Air Training Centre has been awarded a much-coveted place in IATA’s Middle East 2012 Top Ten Authorized Training Centre listing for the second continuous year.