Month: March 2025

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues its impressive recovery, with over 200,000 tourist arrivals recorded in the first 28 days of March. This marks the third consecutive month of surpassing the 200,000 milestone, following 252,761 arrivals in January and 240,217 in February. Source: https://aviationvoice.lk/sri-lanka-maintains-tourism-momentum-over-200000-arrivals-for-third-consecutive-month/

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) hosted a landmark event at Cinnamon Life, Colombo recently unveiling its latest initiative—‘Sri Lanka, A Story for Every Season.’  The campaign aims to position Sri Lanka as a year-round destination, tackling seasonal fluctuations in visitor arrivals and reinforcing the island’s appeal to global travelers. The event was led by Hon. Deputy…

Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s premier destination management company, has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by winning the prestigious CPM Best Management Practices Company Awards (BMPC) 2025 under the Hospitality and Tourism Services category. This marks the second consecutive year that Aitken Spence Travels has been honored in this category, reaffirming its status as…

Emirates will introduce its fully-refurbished Boeing 777s to Colombo starting 10th August 2025. Featuring brand-new interiors and the popular Premium Economy class, the upgraded aircraft will enhance the travel experience for passengers flying to Sri Lanka. Source: https://aviationvoice.lk/emirates-to-launch-fully-refurbished-b777s-to-colombo-in-august-2025/

SriLankan Airlines partners once again with the Gustav Mahler Society of Colombo (GMSC) to amplify the performing arts in Sri Lanka by supporting their ‘Spring Concert,’ scheduled for 29 March 2025, at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. This special musical event will feature renowned Sri Lankan classical guitarist, Jude Peiris, and Japanese guest artists Hiroshi Kogure and…

This International Women’s Day, Aitken Spence Travels recognized and appreciated the remarkable impact of their female staff by engaging in an interactive workshop and knowledge share session specifically conducted to commemorate the day. The company currently has 127 females out of a 299-strong workforce. This year’s IWD 2025 campaign theme was ‘Accelerate Action,’ and the…

The government plans to develop the Nuwara Eliya Post Office as a tourist attraction while continuing to offer postal services. A new decision was made to retain the post office under the Postal Department, while also developing the site as a tourist destination.   Technical advice will be sought from the Urban Development Authority and the…

Over the last three decades, the Arabian Travel Market has become a leading global event enabling growth for the travel and tourism industry. In a world where travel transcends boundaries and business opportunities await, there is a place where global travel and tourism visionaries unite. This year, the ATM will introduce many exciting features focused…

Emirates’ state-of-the-art A350 has officially joined the Colombo route, making its ceremonial debut at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on March 25th. The retrofitted aircraft, designed for enhanced passenger comfort and efficiency, marks a significant upgrade in the airline’s offering for travelers flying to and from Sri Lanka. This milestone reinforces Emirates’ long-standing commitment to the destination,…

SriLankan Airlines has solidified its role as the single largest tourism promoter in Sri Lanka, according to Richard Nuttall, CEO of the national carrier, speaking at the World Aviation Festival in Singapore. Following three years of operational profitability and a strategic focus on expanding its fleet and services, the airline is pivotal to the nation’s…