“PickMe Bike” launched in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s own and most innovative mobility technology solutions provider PickMe on its successful 4th year,has recently rolled out the newest service

Taco Bell Introduces the Signature BIG BELL BOX!

Taco Bell warmly invites its loyal fans to take delight in a crunchy, spicy, sweet and cheesy, all in one experience, with the all new BIG BELL BOX

Waters Edge announces seasonal specials

To bring about t he Christmas spirit and to keep up with Christmas traditions, Waters Edge presents acapella carolling at all restaurants and guest areas on December 19, from 7:30 p.m. onwards. Here’s Waters Edge, providing yet another opportunity to enjoy this unique performance with family and friends over delicious dishes made to order especially for the season.

Pioneering cruise by ‘Yathra’ on Benthara river

The first of its kind and a trail blazing joint venture between Jetwing Hotels and MMBL Leisure Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Yathra by Jetwing is now ready to experience a new dimension of relaxation through floating leisure; another milestone in Sri Lanka’s thriving entrance into sustainable eco-tourism.

Hamilton Canal a magnet for ecotourism

An unprecedented number of foreign and local tourists are visiting the historic Hamilton Canal since it was developed. The canal - which was begun during the Dutch rule of Sri Lanka’s Maritime Provinces to transport goods and completed in 1802 under the British Colonial Government - has today become a source of sustainable livelihood for many people in its vicinity.

Convenient overseas travel bookings for HSBC credit cardholders on findmyfare.com

Findmyfare.com, Sri Lanka’s first and largest online travel website has partnered HSBC to reward its credit card customers with an additional 10% on airfares.

Enjoy super discounts by using your Standard Chartered Credit Card on findmyfare.com

Getaway on a luxury holiday without a guilt and simply relax at your heart’s content during the upcoming holiday season. findmyfare.com has launched another brilliant promotion to reward its customers in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank.

Etihad screen live news and sport in-flight

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is set to transform in-flight entertainment options with the introduction of eight live television channels which will broadcast live news and sport, including this weekend’s Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Hamilton Canal a magnet for ecotourism

An unprecedented number of foreign and local tourists are visiting the historic Hamilton Canal since it was developed.

Get hooked on seafood at the Kingsbury

The sea food party at ‘The Ocean' of the Kingsbury Hotel will come alive everyday throughout the week with guests' own catch from the ocean.

‘Gourmet Circle’ Sri Lanka’s own dedicated culinary magazine

Sri Lanka's first-ever distinctive food and beverage magazine,‘Gourmet Circle' was launched recently amid a large and distinguished gathering at the Barefoot Garden Café.

Cinnamon Nature Trials & BBC promote Sri Lanka’s wildlife tourism

The BBC Natural History Unit (NHU), the department of the BBC which produces television, radio and online content with a natural history or wildlife theme is currently in Sri Lanka to film the country’s National Parks and Archeological Sites for one of its highly regarded nature documentaries, “Monsoon”.

Record-breaking Green Globe recertification for Cinnamon Lakeside

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, in a recordbreaking feat, was presented Green Globe recertification for the fourth consecutive year. The locally and internationally awarded hotel remains the only one in Sri Lanka to be thus recertified by the premier international sustainability body.

Cathay introduces an offer to explore the Far East

Cathay Pacific Airways has introduced special Economy Class fares to provide travellers with an opportunity to experience Hong Kong, Narita, Haneda and Manila.

Emirates to fly double daily to Mauritius

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.

Cathay Pacific introduces ‘Getaway Surprise to China’

Witness the marvels of one of the world’s oldest civilizations as Cathay Pacific Airways brings travellers an exciting ‘Getaway Surprise to China’.

Lanka becomes ideal wedding destination at WTM

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.

Earl’s Regency secures first place in Kandy region

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.

Aitken Spence Hotels receives Energy Efficiency Awards again

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.

RANNA212, Tangalle an accredited halal Friendly hotel

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

Heritance Kandalama and Ahungalla shine at national cocktail and flair competition 2012

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.

HSBC announces ‘Blockbuster Holidays’ roll out

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

AMEX-JKH hotels partnership offers for cardmembers

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.

Amex introduces offers to leisure destinations

As an American Express cardmember you can unwind with your loved one with complimentary stays and exclusive savings at its partner hotels till June 30, 2012.

Strawberry magic at Galadari

Galadari Hotel s most soughtafter pastry shop Café 64 comes to life with strawberry magic from May 25 to 31, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The café has been energized with an instant boost of strawberry passion as the hotel’s ‘Strawberry Delights’ promotion gets ready to role into action.

Whale Watching in Trincomalee

Ebert Silva Holidays offer another unique package to Trincomalee on ‘Ocean Safaris'; their latest brand introduced for responsible Whale and Dolphin watching in Sri Lanka.

Vesak viewing on Colombo City Tour

Vesak is a time when Colombo comes alive with colour and spiritual festivity. It is an ideal and perfect time to showcase the city of Colombo amidst these unique celebrations.

Mongoose brings SNUBA to Chaaya Blu

Mongoose Adventures, Sri Lanka’s leading adventure sports provider, launched an exciting new experience for tourists in the East, with the introduction of SNUBA to Trincomalee. A cross between snorkeling and scuba diving, the sport is an easy and safe way to explore the diverse marine life around the seas off the Eastern coast.

John Keells Hotels - Promote ‘Sustainable Whale Watching’ in the East

A gallery of images depicting the story of how the Nature Trails team headed by Chitral Jayathilake and Head Naturalist Nilantha Kodithuwakku, launched whale watching in the Eastern coast; was displayed at Chaaya Blu Trincomalee recently.

Sunquick-slithm conduct mocktail competition

Sunquick partnered with Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM) to conduct the Mocktail competition, participated by the students of the Colombo Hotel School and provincial schools.