Emirates has extended its online check-in to 48 hours before departure, from 24 hours, effective immediately. Customers around the world can check in online on both desktop and mobile devices from 48 hours to 90 minutes before flight departure. The increased lead time offers customers greater flexibility in choosing their seats, and reduces waiting times…
Internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan luxury jewellers, Sifani were given an opportunity to showcase a series of elegant designs to some of the world’s most dynamic young leaders during the recently concluded Young Global Leaders event of the World Economic Forum. Partnering with Sifani for this special event was Sri Lanka’s only multi-brand luxury watch boutique…
Vista Rooms, an online accommodation aggregator with an aim to provide comfortable, standardized stays, following a wave of success in India has announced the opening of operations in Sri Lanka. Primarily targeting the affordable accommodation segment, the online accommodation aggregator has already tied up with over 200 properties across 25 cities to build the largest…
The Royal MAS Arena was ceremonially opened on the 28th of March 2016 by the Prime Minister, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe amidst a gathering of distinguished dignitaries including the Minister of Education, Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam. The Arena, built at a cost of 150 million rupees, was donated to their Alma Mater by the founders of…
Sri Lankan fashion designer Charlene Thuring, founder of c.h.a.r.l.e.n.e a brand that encapsulates the fashion forward girl, recently made a bride’s wildest dreams come true with a unique concept for her wedding day. The young designer, who has showcased her collections at Colombo Fashion Week, conceived of Sri Lanka’s first 3D printed wedding dress. To…
Emerald, Sri Lanka’s premier brand of men’s shirts, launched its latest collection of exquisite shirts styled around the theme of “Princes for the New Year, Gentlemen for Life” in time for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Emerald’s design team built this collection around colours that have been stipulated as auspicious for specific religious observances…
The 17th of March 2016 saw Soul Sounds, one of Sri Lanka’s most acclaimed, all female choral groups, rise up in song in aid of animal welfare in the country. The concert titled “Born Free” was held at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7.30 with all proceeds going to the Animal Protection Trust. Directed by…
This is the wake up message from the newest arrival on the Professional Services Consulting scene here in Sri Lanka. Human Capital Consulting is much more than just forwarding CVs on to HR. It’s about working closely with the senior management of a company, consulting on the most important assets that most businesses have -it’s…
Toyota Lanka announced a pioneering Future World Exhibition on Toyota Automotive Technology held on 29th and 30th March 2016 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC). The first-ever comprehensive motor technology exhibition of its kind to be held in the country, Future World is open to all existing, potential and future customers and…
Fun loving Elephant House Necto has won the coveted “Youth Beverage Brand of the Year” accolade at the recent People’s Awards 2016. A significant honour for this much loved brand that has witnessed a resurgence in recent years, following the introduction of a new bottle and new marketing initiatives which has made it the life…
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