Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 December
DUBAI: Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the…
Sri Lanka: the Indian Ocean paradise that’s free of tourists
It’s peaceful, it’s gorgeous — and it’s empty. The country is open to Brits again, and now is the best time to go, says Chris…
Weekend luxury train service ‘Kandy Odyssey’ launched between Colombo and Kandy
COLOMBO: A weekend luxury train service between Colombo Fort and Kandy has been launched for the benefit of both domestic and international travellers, who seek…
Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned airline FitsAir to launch international operations on October 5 with flights to Dubai
COLOMBO: FitsAir, part of Fits Aviation Pvt. Ltd., a member of the Aberdeen Holdings Group of companies, will launch a low cost airline in Sri…
South Asia’s tallest tower opens its doors to tourists
COLOMBO:A 350-meter tall China-funded tower shaped like a gigantic long-stemmed lotus will be the main attraction for Sri Lanka to lure tourists to the bankrupt…
Colombo Commercial High Court’s fiscal officer interdicted over Aeroflot detention
COLOMBO: The fiscal officer of the Colombo Commercial High Court has been suspended over the incident of detaining an aircraft belonging to Russian Aeroflot Airlines…
The top 18 things to do in Sri Lanka: Experience the best of this island nation
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka may only be small, but thanks to its jungle-clad mountains, golden sandy beaches, abundant wildlife in their natural habitats, and spice-laden cuisines,…
Port City Colombo Marina welcomes its first Superyacht, MY Kalizma
COLOMBO: The Port City Colombo Marina welcomed the MY Kalizma – The Classic Superyacht, once owned by Hollywood screen idols Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton….
Sri Lanka, the next holiday destination for Australian tourists promoted in Melbourne
COLOMBO: Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) Kimarli Fernando has invited the Australian tourists to visit Sri Lanka once again and urged…
flydubai resumes flights to Colombo
DUBAI:flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has resumed flights to Colombo with a twice-weekly service. Flights to Colombo start from 17 February as the authorities in Sri…