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A historic milestone in the Indo-Sri Lanka cultural and religious bond was marked Sunday (21) with the official launch of the ‘Sri Ramayan Trails’ project at Taj Samudra, Colombo. This initiative aims to bolster the country’s tourism industry by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative tourism methodologies. Under the auspices of His Holiness Swami Govind Dev […]

When seeking to inspire creativity and foster team bonding, consider these 10 budget-friendly international destinations for corporate offsites. Corporate offsites are a vital aspect of team building, strategising and rejuvenation for organisations worldwide and choosing the right destination for such events plays a crucial role in ensuring their success. Escape the confines of conventional conference rooms and embrace […]

Tourist arrivals to the island nation continue to pickup from levels witnessed since the pandemic and the economic crisis. However, a slight drop in momentum is seen for the month of April. Provisional data showed that Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 107,124 international travellers in the first three weeks of April. When compared with […]

Perched majestically on the southern Sri Lanka stands the iconic Barberyn Lighthouse, a symbol of maritime heritage. Also known as the Beruwala Lighthouse, it has stood tall for over a century, guiding ships safely through the Indian Ocean’s treacherous waters. Constructed in 1889 during British colonial rule, the Barberyn Lighthouse was built to replace an […]

Get ready to fall in love with rotis. A ‘roti’ is a type of Sri Lankan flatbread that comes in many different varieties and can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, dinner – and even dessert! Pol rotis have a similar taste to naan bread but with a hint of coconut. Served warm, they are made with wheat […]

Air Seychelles (HM) has announced a new codeshare partnership with SriLankan Airlines (UL) to offer customers flying between Seychelles and Sri Lanka access to more destinations. The announcement comes nearly a year after Air Seychelles launched flights to the South Asian country. Access to over 20 new destinations Starting April 20, 2024, passengers traveling between Mahé, the […]

ITC Ratnadipa, the latest super luxury hotel in Colombo, will be opened on April 25th. The 350-key property, named ITC Ratnadipa, and a luxury residential development called Sapphire Residencies sit on a 5.86-acre land, offering a panoramic view of the Indian Ocean and Beira Lake Source: https://www.facebook.com/100044228236357/posts/pfbid02NkihJqAks1CZFP82NFFMSzCoiT6sJuYx4SaFuHuuMmvsxJnUrff1rfGWZRuDTNn2l/?mibextid=RtaFA8

Experience the majesty of China’s biggest waterfall, check out the expanded Tokyo DisneySea, or escape the summer heat in the hills of Sri Lanka and India Monsoon dodges While much of Southeast Asia is deluged from May to October, a few destinations buck the bad-weather trend. The east coast of Peninsular Malaysia enjoys cloudless skies, […]

Sri Lanka can be translated as Resplendent Island, or Great Island, and with its lush, varied landscapes and abundance of resources, it’s easy enough to see why. Now the oft-struggling island nation is seeking to reclaim that destiny for itself. That name, representing the island’s spices and gems, its forests and tea plantations, is now […]

As calm as India is frenetic and as green as its neighbour is dusty, Sri Lanka has always been a major travel destination for those with hopeless wanderlust. The teardrop-shaped country offers something for every type of traveller; from backpackers and families to couples and groups of friends. Flights may set you back, but it’s […]