Jetwing Hotels was recently recognized for its contribution to climate action at the recently concluded Global Responsible Tourism Awards 2024, sponsored by Sabre, held in London. The Global Responsible Tourism Awards has honored six exceptional tourism operators across various categories. These winners, hailing from Africa, Latin America, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the rest […]

Jetwing Hotels was recently recognized for its contribution to climate action at the recently concluded Global Responsible Tourism Awards 2024, sponsored by Sabre, held in London. The Global Responsible Tourism Awards has honored six exceptional tourism operators across various categories. These winners, hailing from Africa, Latin America, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the rest […]

Sri Lanka Tourism successfully hosted an influential press conference at WTM 2024, drawing the attention of over 84 leading UK travel media outlets who participated at the event this year. This high-profile event, attended by top media figures and travel influencers, marked a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector as it introduced a bold, […]

Sri Lanka Tourism successfully hosted an influential press conference at WTM 2024, drawing the attention of over 84 leading UK travel media outlets who participated at the event this year. This high-profile event, attended by top media figures and travel influencers, marked a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector as it introduced a bold, […]

Sri Lanka Tourism has once again showcased its global appeal and commitment to strengthening the tourism industry by winning the esteemed “Best Stand for Doing Business” award at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) in London, competing with more than 183 destination stands present at the show. It was presented to Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman […]

Sri Lanka Tourism has once again showcased its global appeal and commitment to strengthening the tourism industry by winning the esteemed “Best Stand for Doing Business” award at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) in London, competing with more than 183 destination stands present at the show. It was presented to Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman […]

The advertisement by Sri Lankan Airlines showcasing the “Ramayana Trail”, a journey through the iconic locations connected to the story of Ramayana, has won hearts on the internet. The five-minute advertisement shows a grandmother narrating the story of the Hindu epic to her grandson from a children’s book. The grandson asks about the island where […]

The Cabinet has decided to allow 35 countries visa free access into Sri Lanka from October 1, 2024, Adviser to the Ministry of Tourism Harin Fernando said. The countries include Germany, Netherlands, Australia, India, China and Japan. The list of countries are as follows: Source: https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Sri-Lanka-to-allow-visa-free-access-to-35-countries-Harin/108-290011

Sunset on the Indian Ocean and a beach bonfire crackles beneath a slowly rising orange moon. A candlelit table for five sits on the sand, a bottle of wine chills in the cooler. ‘Oh my goodness, look,’ yells my son Felix, 12, rocketing from his chair. A hand clasps my shoulder. ‘Madam, could you please […]

Low-fare airline, Jetstar Asia, has announced it will launch direct flights from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting 21 November 2024. The carrier will operate five-weekly return services using its fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. The schedule will be a split one, offering morning and evening departures from Singapore, providing choice for passengers starting in […]

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy The Sacred Tooth Relic embodies the essence of Buddhism and the life of the Buddha, while also telling the tales of Kalinga and Andhra Pradesh. It holds within it the legacy of the Sinhalese people and their arduous journey through the many kingdoms, from Anuradhapura to Kandy. It speaks of the The post The Saga of Lanka appeared first on Ceylon Today.

By Ama H. Vanniarachchy Tempests of turmoil brewed within the palace walls of Dhathusena Peace was short-lived for the life of this great heroic king. This time, it was not from a faraway land beyond the ocean, but from the king’s kin. This chaos, a tale filled with jealousy, hatred, vengeance, and hunger for power, The post Anuradhapura; The City of Anuradha (Part 25) appeared first on Ceylon Today.