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Whittalls Travels honoured as Agent of the Year 2024 for Kuoni Travel – DER Touristik UK Limited

Whittalls Travels honoured as Agent of the Year 2024 for Kuoni Travel – DER Touristik UK Limited

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We are proud to share that Whittalls Travel has been awarded the esteemed title of Agent of the Year 2024 by Travel Kuoni, DER Touristik UK Limited.  This recognition was granted for the exceptional service delivered to Kuoni customers throughout the year, with a remarkable Post-Trip Net Promoter Score (NPS) achieved. This honour reflects the

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Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience

Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience

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Emirates’ latest aircraft, the Airbus A350, has made its debut in Sri Lanka, introducing an exciting new dimension in air travel to and from the popular destination of Colombo.  The roll out of Emirates’ A350 aircraft to Sri Lanka featuring the airline’s latest interiors, industry-first technologies and innovations, reinforces the airline’s commitment to a market

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Sigiriya winning Green Destination Bronze Award at ITB gives boost to tourism

Sigiriya winning Green Destination Bronze Award at ITB gives boost to tourism

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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka has been named a Sustainable Destination at the world’s biggest tourism fair – ITB Berlin.  The nation won the Bronze Certificate for ‘Sigiriya’, by Green Destinations International, world’s largest community of destinations committed to sustainability, supported by more than 50 program partners around the world.  “This award is a prestigious opportunity to

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Tourism advisory committee to drive strategic initiatives

Tourism advisory committee to drive strategic initiatives

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The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry officially appointed members to the newly formed Tourism Advisory Committee on 18 March, in accordance with Section 32(1) of the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005. The committee, comprising industry leaders and experts, is tasked with driving strategic initiatives to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, a key

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Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail named among TIME’s 100 greatest places 2025

Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail named among TIME’s 100 greatest places 2025

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TIME magazine has listed The Pekoe Trail in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands among the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025. This 186-mile trail, once a 19th-century tea transport network, now connects tea plantations, villages, and scenic landscapes from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya.  Launched last March, it offers hikers an intimate look at Sri

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Cinnamon Lodge Habarana redefines tourism as the first resort to introduce Sigiriya Virtual Reality Experience in Sri Lanka

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana redefines tourism as the first resort to introduce Sigiriya Virtual Reality Experience in Sri Lanka

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Cinnamon Lodge Habarana proudly announces its collaboration with Sigiriya VR, marking a significant milestone as the first resort in Sri Lanka to introduce a Virtual Reality (VR) experience centred on the history of the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress. This innovative experience provides guests with a unique opportunity to explore the historical grandeur of Sigiriya as it