Sri lanka hotels using their power to protect the ocean

Green Globe-certified hotels committed to ocean conservation

LOS ANGELES, California – “Together We Have the Power to Protect the Ocean” was the motto for Green Globe members, the Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa and the Bentota Beach Hotel, when on June 8, ...

Property known as Sri Lanka’s best eco-resort

Jetwing Vil Uyana only Sri Lankan resort listed by National Geographic as Best Ecolodge

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The world’s most read and renowned travel magazine, National Geographic Traveler, has taken Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sigiriya, to new heights – granting the novel property ...

one of the most acclaimed resort chains in Sri Lanka

Jetwing Hotels earns 10 Certificates of Excellence

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Proving once again that their brand of traditional Sri Lankan hospitality is their greatest strength, Jetwing Hotels has been awarded 10 new Certificates of Excellence from ...

creme de la creme of exotic holiday destinations

Bountylab Hospitality set to redefine travel and tourism standards in Sri Lanka and the Maldives

The South Asian tropical paradise islands of Sri Lanka and the Maldives are the creme de la creme of exotic holiday destinations.

Undeterred by electrical fencing, Rambo insists on treats from passers-by

Sri Lanka elephant lives up to his Rambo name

I first set eyes on Rambo in the early 1990s when I started visiting the Uda Walawe National Park. He was a young male elephant at that time, with a very calm demeanor.

Negombo LIVE from Sri Lanka

Skal International President pays tribute to Columbo

President Singh paid tribute to the Skal Club of Columbo, under the presidency of Keethi Jayaweera and his team.

Green Globe member Bentota Beach Hotel

Sri Lanka hotel aids in release of 1000 baby turtles

LOS ANGELES, California - In line with the John Keells Leisure Group pledge, “I Will Care,” Green Globe member, the Bentota Beach Hotel in Bentota, Sri Lanka, joined hands with the Victor ...

Sri Lanka travel visa

Voyage to Colombo

SRI LANKA (eTN) - I arrived yesterday in Sri Lanka after a pleasant flight on the national carrier, a short three-hour hop from Bangkok.

Understand Sri Lanka VISA fees before arriving at Colombo International Airport

Beware travelers to Sri Lanka of extortion scam by immigration officers

(eTN) - After a short and pleasant flight on SriLankan Airllines, the national airline for Sri Lanka, from the Maldives, I arrived at Colombo International Airport.

Eco-friendly Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa resort

Retro chic Sri Lanka resort earns sustainable certification

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces certification of the Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa, located on the southern shoreline of Sri Lanka.

Understanding The Evolving Tourists Expectation Model

The key to making Sri Lankan hotels more customer-focused

The Evolving Tourists Expectation Model (ETEM)

Chinese tourism to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's post-war tourist numbers up 11.6 percent

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka's post-war tourism arrivals continue to boom with numbers growing by 11.6 percent in February when compared with the same month in 2012 along with a marked increase ...

Sri Lankan Tourism

Sri Lanka's police starts tracking foreign tourists to "ensure their safety"

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's police have begun keeping track of foreign tourists to "ensure their own safety", officials announced on Monday.

Sinhalese New Year Celebrations

Hotel deals from Agoda.com just in time for Sri Lanka New Year

SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering new deals on the striking island of Sri Lanka to celebrate the ...

signage unveiled

Final touches as Centara's first Sri Lanka resort prepares to open

Michel Horn, Vice President for Operations at Centara Hotels & Resorts, together with Ranga Dias, Managing Director, Sun Tan Beach Resorts (Pvt) Ltd.; Alexandre Glauser, Area General Manager ...

Sri Lanka national park

Yala – ruined by its own popularity?

Srilal Miththapala offers a pragmatic approach to mitigate some of the problems faced by the country’s most visited national park.

Sri Lanka tourism – stronger growth in the informal sector?

The new breed of tourists: the Flashpackers

There is no doubt that the overall tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have shown YOY growth in the past few years. Almost all hotels are returning healthy revenue, occupancy and profitability ...

sustainability consumption practices

How green are Sri Lankan hotels?

The EU SWITCH Asia Program Greening Sri Lanka Hotels (GSLH) Project recently released their first research survey of a cross-section of Sri Lankan hotels, which analyzes the extent of green ...

Annual parade of elephants

Elephants invade Colombo city

During the full moon (which is a holy day for Buddhists) each February, the big temple in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka (the Gangaramaya Temple) hosts a big pageant (perehera), where ...

Resort on beautiful Passikudah Bay

Centara Passikudah Resort and Spa Sri Lanka ready to open April 2013

Centara Passikudah Resort & Spa Sri Lanka is set on the beautiful Passikudah Bay, on Sri Lanka’s northeastern coast, and offers a fine choice of facilities appealing to couples, families, ...

Chinese tourism to Sri Lanka booming

Chinese arrivals to Sri Lanka up 58 percent in 2012

Sri Lanka has been one of the favorite destinations for Chinese tourists according to some recent statistics that recorded a 58 percent increase in 2012.

Foundation of goodness

Green Globe supports Sri Lanka-based charitable organization

LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe Certification supports the Foundation of Goodness - a Sri Lanka based charitable organization committed to improving the lives of people in rural communities ...

sustaining tourism growth

One million tourists arrivals – the story behind the numbers

There has been great publicity in the press celebrating the arrival of the 1 millionth foreign tourist to Sri Lanka for the year 2012 during late December 2012.

TripAdvisor’s Best of 2013 list

Jetwing Hotels sweeps 5 awards for Top 25 Hotels in Sri Lanka

In 1973, the destiny of Sri Lankan tourism changed.

Sri Lanka wants 50,000 Aussie visitors in 2013

Sri Lanka launches promotional campaign in Australia

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) launched a promotional campaign in Australia, alongside the national cricket team’s tour of Australia, aimed at attracting 50,000 Aussie travelers in ...

Sri Lanka surpasses tourist arrival mark of the Maldives

One millionth tourist arrives to Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka welcomed its one millionth tourist to the country at 10 pm last night.

Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project

SWITCH-Asia Green Awards 2012

The Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project funded by the European Union under the SWITCH-Asia Program held its first ever “SWITCH-Asia Green Hotels Award 2012” competition on November 12, 2012 at ...

World Travel Mart 2012 industry report

Sri Lanka listed as new emerging travel powerhouse

SRI LANKA (eTN) - At the end of the annual World Travel Mart (WTM), usually held in November each year in London, and considered as one of the most important events in the world tourism calendar, ...

premier Sri Lanka resort chain launches aurasma campaign

Jetwing Hotels first to introduce augmented reality

What makes the perfect ad?

Is it information? Content? Attractiveness? Maybe even eye-catching uniqueness?

Sri Lankan Tourism

WTM report: Sri Lanka one of five new emerging travel destinations

Sri Lanka has been listed among the five new emerging travel destinations by the World Travel Market's industry report.