Reaching an important milestone of promoting the destination across the globe, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in collaboration with Airport Aviation Services and Sri Lankan Airlines, welcomed the one million tourist arrival to Sri Lanka on 29th June 2024. The lucky couple to complete this much anticipated visit of the year was Paul and Patricia
Qatar Airways to increase Colombo-Doha flight frequency
Qatar Airways has announced plans to boost its flight frequency between Sri Lanka and Doha, Qatar, from five to six daily flights, effective July 10, 2024. The increase in flights further demonstrate the award-winning airline’s dedication to providing more choices and better connectivity for all passengers flying to and from Sri Lanka. The additional flights
China Duty Free operations in Sri Lanka Port City
A duty free shopping complex by China Duty Free in the Colombo Port City is expected to get the go ahead in June, State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama said. “Port City has signed agreements with China Duty Free,” Minister Amunugama told reporters in Colombo. “Construction is taking place.” A cabinet paper relating to
Air China reinstates services between Colombo and Chengdu
Air China has officially announced that all bookings are open for its new reinstated services between Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with 3 flights a week starting 3 July. The services are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Chengdu-Colombo-Chengdu (CMB/TFU – 22:15/06:15+1) (TFU/CMB – 17:35:20:15). Air China is offering a special
Sri Lanka ranked 3rd in Forbes ‘Must visit’ destinations for Summer 2024
Sri Lanka ranked 3rd in Forbes ‘Must visit’ destinations for Summer 2024
2024-07-02T08:38:55+00:00 NewsSri Lanka has been named one of the top three must-visit destinations for summer 2024 by Forbes, alongside Greece and Mauritius. Travel blogger Kathleen Peddicord, writing for Forbes, highlights Sri Lanka’s diverse offerings, the efforts of its tourism authority, and the increase in wellness and luxury hotels, predicting a rise in its popularity this summer
Turkish Airlines adds flights to Colombo
Turkish Airlines, in response to the rising demand for air travel between Istanbul and Colombo, has announced an exciting enhancement to its flight schedule. Starting June 2, Turkish Airlines will introduce a seventh weekly flight between these two vibrant cities, transitioning its operations to a daily service. This strategic move is aimed at providing travelers