The stunning new Sheraton Colombo Hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands opened its doors recently. Strategically situated in the central hub of Colombo’s business and shopping district, the new 320-room hotel boasts the brand’s signature warm hospitality amidst a beautifully designed property. With over two decades as an experienced hospitality…
Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Natural Resources & Sustainable Development which met under the Chairmanship of Member of Parliament Ajith Mannapperuma recently (Feb. 20) took into discussion the concept of “Blue Flag Beach” which aims to prepare the nations coasts to attract tourists. Officials representing the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, Ministry of Tourism…
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Executive Officer of Telecommunications Business and Group Executive Director of Axiata Group Berhad, was honoured with the GSMA Chairman’s Award at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain. The Chairman’s Award is the GSMA’s most prestigious award and recognises outstanding contribution by individuals and organisations towards the advancement…
In the early 1990s a wedding ceremony took place at Wijerama Mw, Colombo 07 & the road (in front of the bride’s house) was closed during the event. Media reported the groom being appointed a director at the national carrier. The other news was about his cousin, appointed to a senior position there (after the…
Sri Lanka is poised for an exciting tourism surge in 2024, with ambitious plans aiming for 2.3 million tourist arrivals. Driving this surge is the plans of extension of visa exemption status for Indian travellers beyond March, a strategic move acknowledging India’s pivotal role as the primary tourism market for Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Minister…
Parliament Passes 42 New Laws in the Last 14 Months. Expectation of 62 Additional Laws to be Presented to Parliament. Adopting Globally Recognized Laws Vital for National Progress. Introducing Public Finance and Debt Management Acts. New Legislation Targeting Education and Healthcare Sectors. Parliament Has Authority to Revoke President’s Executive Powers, But Not Its Own. Prioritizing…
Optimistic on future SLT-MOBITEL forecasts The SLT Group’s financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ending December 31, 2023, reflects a downturn in performance amidst a turbulent macro-economic environment in the country. For 4Q 2023, SLT Group reported a year-on-year consolidated revenue degrowth of 7.5% amounting to LKR 26 billion compared to LKR…
Sharing experiences on NDC implementation in partnership with Japan 16 countries from Africa, Europe and Central Asia, Africa and Arab State regions have gathered in Colombo, Sri Lanka for a global exchange workshop on climate action. The gathering begins today and will last until March 7. The aim of the workshop is for countries to…
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau with the support of the European Union (EU) launched a wellness tourism campaign with the objective of positioning Sri Lanka as a premier wellness destination specially targeting German and French markets. This initiative underscores Sri Lanka’s unparalleled wellness offerings, such as authentic Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, Pancha Karma, and Hela Wedakama,…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Embassy in UAE and the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Dubai made arrangements to organize Sri Lanka participation at 30th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show (DBIS) held from 28th February – 3rd March 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The Boat…
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