The 141-key resort is marking a decade in Kalutara with guest and associate stories while renewing attention on its river-and-ocean setting and Tropical Modernist design heritage. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anantara Kalutara Resort is celebrating its 10th anniversary in September 2026 under the theme “The Stories We Share”. The 141-room resort traces its architectural concept to Geoffrey… Read the full news article
Velaudham “Jeeva” Jeevanandhan brings generations of tea knowledge into the resort’s Tea Quotique experience as Anantara marks its 25th anniversary through its People Who Inspire series KEY TAKEAWAYS Velaudham “Jeeva” Jeevanandhan, tea expert at Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, draws on a family connection to Sri Lanka’s tea industry spanning his father and grandfather. His… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2026-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their annual September Sale, offering discounted flights and holiday packages across the airline’s global network for travel in 2026 and beyond. The sale opened on 27 August 2026 and runs until 29 September 2026, giving travellers several weeks to plan… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) flydubai has increased its operations to Naples to a daily service from 27 July 2026 and will boost its Milan-Bergamo service to double daily from 31 July 2026. Due to scheduled maintenance at Naples International Airport, the airline will temporarily operate daily flights between Dubai International and Salerno Costa d’Amalfi and Cilento Airport… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates will introduce a second daily Airbus A350 service between Dubai and Colombo from 8 August, replacing the Boeing 777 currently operating flights EK648 and EK649. The move will double the number of daily Emirates flights on the Colombo route featuring Premium Economy, giving travellers more opportunities to experience the airline’s latest-generation aircraft… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their annual June Original Sale, running from 4 June to 25 June 2026, with discounts on flights and holiday packages across short-haul and long-haul destinations. Flight offers include return fares to Boston from £459, Washington from £469, Miami from £489, New York from £529 and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Sep-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton has been ranked the number one Best Workplace in Asia by Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its standing as the region’s top hospitality employer for eight consecutive years. The recognition reflects Hilton’s dedication to creating a workplace culture centered on wellness, inclusion, purpose, and growth opportunities… Read the full news article
(NEWS) PARIS, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Accor has strengthened its leadership team in South Asia with the appointment of Ranju Alex as Chief Executive Officer for the region, covering India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Paris-based hospitality group, which currently operates over 70 hotels in South Asia with more than 30 in… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates’ summer 2025 data shows global flight searches up 7%, led by France (+35%), Ireland, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Top destinations reveal a shift toward cultural and off-the-beaten-path experiences: Vietnam (+61%) leads, followed by Mauritius (+41%), Sri Lanka (+32%), Japan (+28%) and France (+25%). Regional nuances include increased UAE searches (+13%), US interest… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance are expanding their alliance to scale the Employability Program, which delivers digital and hospitality training to underprivileged youth. Launched in April with a 200-person pilot in four Indian cities in partnership with Kherwadi, the program pairs theoretical instruction with placements at local and global hotel brands…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards recognize 67 RIU hotels across 18 countries for outstanding guest reviews and service quality. Twelve of these properties—representing the platform’s top 1%—received the “Best of the Best” title, including leading resorts in Cape Verde, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. The broader Traveller’s Choice roster highlights top-performing RIU… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates is celebrating International Tea Day on May 21 with Dilmah Tea, marking over 33 years of partnership. Passengers on flights over 2.5 hours will receive a special edition gift box featuring premium Dilmah teas, and Emirates Lounges worldwide will offer tea cocktails and mocktails. The airline has been serving Dilmah tea for… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a donation-matching initiative through the Emirates Airline Foundation, pledging to match every contribution up to $10,000 to support 13 grassroots NGOs working with disadvantaged children in nine countries. The initiative aims to strengthen access to food, housing, education, and healthcare, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Projects span… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), working with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Hospitality and Tourism Research Centre, has released the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2025-2027, analyzing tourism recovery for 39 regional destinations. The medium scenario projects international visitor arrivals (IVAs) rising to 813.7 million by 2027 from 648.1 million in 2024, driven… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Collection has launched its first resort in Sri Lanka, a luxurious beachfront retreat in Galle, offering spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. This property, marking Radisson Hotel Group’s fourth hotel in Sri Lanka, introduces a refined travel experience with modern suites, exclusive dining, and vibrant entertainment. Guests can explore the cultural and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) As the Eid Al Etihad long weekend approaches, dnata Travel has named Thailand, Maldives, UK, Sri Lanka, and Turkey as the top international destinations for UAE travelers in 2024. Thailand continues to lead, while Sri Lanka has seen a surge in popularity with nearly double the bookings compared to last year. While 85%… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels introduces its NH Collection and NH Hotels & Resorts brands to Sri Lanka with the opening of two properties, NH Collection Colombo Hotel and NH Bentota Ceysands Resort, managed in partnership with Softlogic Holdings. NH Collection Colombo Hotel, located in the heart of Colombo, offers 219 rooms and suites with stunning… Read the full news article
A Sri Lankan gastronomic adventure with Chef Jude Fernando Mumbai, India, 2023-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Mumbai invites guests on a culinary experience of Sri Lanka that will transport food lovers to the coastal land of the south with waves of vibrant flavours to delight the taste buds. The island feast is presented by… Read the full news article
MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainability has become the heart and soul of the hospitality industry and travel trade, especially with travellers being more concerned of the environment, climate change and well-being of local communities. Hospitality brands across the world are now opting for sustainable approaches to enable this mandate. This is… Read the full news article
MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours of the two beautiful Indian Ocean nations. Launched in October 2022, the Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel. The additional service, operating as EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers in the UAE can look forward to double Skywards Miles and more when they book their winter break packages with Emirates Holidays. For this winter, Emirates Holidays has designed tailored packages starting from AED 2,530 to iconic destinations with a variety of offers to choose from… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has taken off to Tel Aviv, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Israel. Emirates flight EK931 departed with 335 passengers, including a VIP delegation and Israeli media onboard at 1220hrs local time. Emirates executives onboard included: Adel Al Redha, Chief Operating Officer; Dr Abdulla Al Hashimi,… Read the full news article
Dubai, UAE, 2022-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from 23 June 2022. Emirates will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route, featuring eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie flat seats in Business Class and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class…. Read the full news article
The airline brings a unique offering with ultra-low-cost travel to the region Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-cost national airline of the UAE, has launched an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka. The new destination provides affordable, hassle-free travel for tourists and residents… Read the full news article
Anguilla, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Sri Lanka 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI PRIVATE RESORTS IS DONATING TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ANGUILLA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, SRI LANKA, AND THAILAND TO FURTHER EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THESE COUNTRIES ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s first collection of Private Resorts with four stunning properties: ÀNI Anguilla, ÀNI… Read the full news article
London, UK 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — ÀNI Private Resorts, the world’s very first collection of Private Resorts, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Private Jet Services (PJS), offering its guests the ultimate travel experience. To celebrate their partnership with PJS, all guests of ÀNI Private Resorts will receive an in-flight credit for… Read the full news article
Muscat, Oman, 2021-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced the appointment of Mrs. Madina Al Balushi as Country Manager, Bahrain and Ms. Najma Al Naamani as Sales Manager, Sri Lanka. Both will represent Oman Air in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Republic of Sri Lanka after… Read the full news article
Sri Lanka welcomes back visitors with flydubai with a twice-weekly service Dubai, UAE, 2021-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 Lanka ease travel restrictions for international travel. The carrier will operate… Read the full news article
Sri Lanka, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort in Sri Lanka is delighted to have been recognised as the winner of Destination Retreat Programme of the Year by AsiaSpa magazine at its 14th annual AsiaSpa Awards. Anantara Tangalle is the first and only resort spa in Sri Lanka to receive this prestigious accolade…. Read the full news article