Sri Lanka will not host Russian charter flights during the off-season due to diminished demand and a lack of summer promotions, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). The suspension, effective until October, follows the early termination of Red Wings Airlines’ winter charter programme to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) in early…
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Bolagala Agro Floating Resort, once a desolate clay mining site, now epitomizes sustainable hospitality in Sri Lanka Through visionary leadership and innovative thinking, abandoned clay pits were repurposed into a thriving man-made lake spanning 13 acres. This artificial oasis not only serves as a picturesque centerpiece but also as a habitat for freshwater fish and…
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The Cabinet has approved awarding the contract related to ground handling services for SriLankan Airlines at Melbourne Airport in Australia to Dnata Airport Services Pty Limited for a cost of AUD 13,124,402. According to the government, the existing contract for providing ground handling services at Melbourne Airport in Australia is scheduled to expire on 30…
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has appointed British aviation executive Richard Nuttall as its new President, effective 29th May 2025. Nuttall brings over three decades of international airline leadership experience, having previously held senior positions at Saudia, Royal Jordanian, Bahrain Air, and SriLankan Airlines. Richard Nuttall joined SriLankan Airlines as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in November 2021…
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to launch boat services using Sri Lanka’s coastal areas and inland waterways to promote tourism and improve passenger transport. Coastal transport routes between Puttalam-Colombo, Colombo-Galle, and Galle-Matara are planned, along with inland routes on Hamilton Canal, Beira Lake, Diyawanna Oya, and Maduganga. Feasibility studies will be carried out, and…
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The globally renowned clothing brand ‘Banana Republic’ shared a curated guide to Sri Lanka on 25 March, inspired by their experiences during their March campaign shoot. “Our curated guide to Sri Lanka: From a family-owned weaving mill to where to get the best traditional egg hoppers (trust us). Tap through for the complete list, behind-the-scenes…
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Airpark (Pvt) Ltd is delighted to announce its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Madagascar Airlines in Sri Lanka. Madagascar Airlines was formed in 2022 as the new national carrier of Madagascar, combining the businesses of Air Madagascar and Tsaradia. Based in the capital, Antananarivo, Madagascar Airlines operates a fleet of five ATR 72 aircraft across…
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Sri Lanka officially launched the Marine Tourism Roadmap in Colombo recently, an initiative led by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under its technical assistance program TA9881 SRI: Supporting Tourism Resilience. The initiative, which marked a major milestone in Sri Lanka’s tourism development efforts, lays the…
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On 28 March, The New York Times Style Magazine featured an article by Eric Wilson, focusing on Sri Lanka’s cultural and artistic revival. The article describes Colombo’s renewed appeal to tourists, driven by its growing arts scene, new literary and arts festivals, and contemporary design influences. It has mentioned key figures like archaeologist Jagath Weerasinghe,…
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An underwater Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration was held for the first time in the seas off Trincomalee. The event took place at the inner harbour, where divers marked the New Year with traditional rituals and folk games beneath the waves. Organised by the Malima Diving Club of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Malima Hospitality…
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