IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, proudly stands as the largest foreign carrier out of Sri Lanka. IndiGo currently operates 54 weekly flights to 2 cities in Sri Lanka – Colombo and Jaffna from 4 cities in India – Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. These direct flights between India and Sri Lanka are integral to IndiGo’s long-term

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The company issued the following statement on Dec. 31, 2024: “The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat capacity on the route by 30 percent and supports Sri Lanka’s plans to considerably

Lonely Planet has ranked the Colombo-Badulla train journey as the 7th best in the world for 2025.  This recognition highlights the route’s unparalleled scenic beauty and the immersive cultural experience it offers travelers. Spanning over 290 kilometers from Colombo to Badulla, this journey is renowned for its breathtaking views of verdant tea plantations, mist-covered mountains,

Port City Colombo celebrated the groundbreaking of the Marina Development with a special ceremony held on 10 January. The occasion was graced by chief guest, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath.  Also present at the event were Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Qi Zhenhong, Colombo Port City Economic Commission

The Chinese New Year festival at Long Feng, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, began with resounding success on 20th January, offering an unforgettable evening of cultural splendour and culinary mastery. Partnering with the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka, the event welcomed the Zhu Yanwei, Deputy Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Charge d’Affaires, as the Chief Guest,

A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel.  A thematic resort nestled in the middle of a mango plantation with 457 TJC mango trees bordering the tranquil banks of Kandalama Reservoir. Inspired by the novel ‘Amba