Month: May 2025
British Guild of Travel Writers’ Association delegation in first visit to Sri Lanka
The visit, organised and hosted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), forms part of a broader strategy to boost Sri Lanka’s visibility in …
‘SL a five-star island with three-star image’: Veteran hotelier calls for tourism reset
He shared these remarks at the Gala Dinner of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) Media Convention, held in Colombo, on Thursday. Cooray, …
Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition gets underway – Newswire
Organized jointly by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO), this event …
Tourism industry must become brand-driven – Daily FT
Brand familiarity and confidence are the most important variables in driving travel decisions of a traveller …
British former air stewardess accused of smuggling million-pound ‘cannabis stash’ into SL
Lee had previously worked as a cabin crew member for TUI Group, a German multinational leisure, travel and tourism company. Friends have said this …
Macktiles unveils 50th showroom in Ratmalana – The Island
Thennakoon Tours wins ‘Best Travel and Tourism Company of the Year’ at BWIO Awards … travel to south Asia. The UK sanctioned Admiral of the …
Thennakoon Tours wins ‘Best Travel and Tourism Company of the Year’ at BWIO Awards
Organised by the US-based Business World International Organisation, the awards ceremony was held recently at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. Company …
Low Gravity, High Longevity: Southern Sri Lanka’s Tourism Potential – DailyNews
… tourists seeking wellness-focused travel experiences. Professor de Silva further proposed encouraging long-term stays by high-net-worth …
Lanka on track to hit one Mn tourist arrivals in 2025 – The Island
While a dip in arrivals typically follows the end of the winter travel season, SLTDA officials expect numbers to pick up in the coming months— …
Intrepid in collaboration with MDF hosts an empowering workshop – The Island
… Travel Colombo, in collaboration with the Market Development Facility (MDF) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), successfully …