Sri Lanka Tourism Participates for Korea World Travel Fair 2014 (KOTFA 2014)

Sri Lanka Tourism participates for the 29th Korea World Travel Fair 2014 (KOTFA 2014) held from 29th May to 1st June 2014 in Seoul. KOTFA is the leading Travel Fair organized...

International Conference on Digital Marketing 2014

Organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management, the International Conference of Digital Marketing is to be held at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo on 03rd and 04th...

Poson Festival – June 12th

Marking the birth of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Poson poya day is much celebrated event and dates back in 3rd Century BC when king Devanampiyatissa was converted to Buddhism by Arahat...

Sancharaka Udawa – “A Must Exploit Opportunity”

The Press launch of Sancharaka Udawa 2014 was held on yesterday 12th May 2014 at Monara Restaurant of Sri Lanka Tourism & Hotel Mgmt. Institute, with the participation of many...

Vesak Festival - May 14th

Vesak is the main Buddhist religious festival in Sri Lanka. During this time, people celebrate the triple anniversary of Lord Buddha - his birth, his attaining of Enlightenment and...

Serendib Scops Owl

The Serendib scops owl (Otus thilohoffmanni) is the most recently discovered bird of Sri Lanka. It was originally located by its unfamiliar poo-ooo call in the Kitulgala rainforest...

Fox Hill Super Cross on 19th April 2014

Sri Lanka Military Academy conducts Fox Hill Super Cross to raise funds to elevate the infrastructure facilities of the Academy to be on par with other Military Academies in the...

Sri Lanka Attracts High End French Tourist Group

The growing demand from incentive Travelers in the MICE tourism segment had increased quite sharply over the past years who are traveling mainly for the purpose business and investment....

CNNGo Featured on Sri Lanka

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“Leading Tourism Newspapers Endorse Sri Lanka Tourism Promotional Campaign in China”

The latest issues of leading Chinese newspapers namely “China Tourism News” and “Oriental Morning Post” have heavily endorsed Sri Lanka Tourism promotional strategy and campaigns...

Sri Lanka is modern master of white ball cricket

In their last T20 match for Sri Lanka, the prolific duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena secured their nation its first-ever ICC World T20 title over a dejected India....

Sri Pada ("Adam's Peak") Annual Pilgrimage Season

Hatton Adam’s Peak or Sri Pada is an important pilgrim site. The devotees of many religions climb the mountain to invoke blessings. Buddhist believes the impression on the summit...

The Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Annual Hot Air Ballooning Festival organized by the Ceylon Air Ship and Balloon Club is held in March in and around Sigiriya, Hambanthota and Colombo with the participation of...

Blue Water Lily

It is the national flower of Sri Lanka.Nymphaea nouchali is a day-blooming nonviviparous plant with submerged roots and stems. Part of the leaves are submerged, while others rise...

Sri Lanka Jungle Fow

The Sri Lankan Jungle fowl (Gallus lafayetii), also known during the colonial era as the Ceylon Jungle fowl, is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to Sri Lanka, where...

Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Haban Kukula)

The Sri Lanka Spurfowl (Haban Kukula) is a member of the pheasant family which is endemic to the dense rainforests of Sri Lanka. It is a very secretive bird, and despite its size...

Korea – Sri Lanka Travel & Tourism Club Launched

The Korea-Sri Lanka Travel & Tourism Club was launched at the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Seoul on 14th February 2014. The club was created to enhance the cultural and economic...

Sri Lanka Tourism Stall Wins “Best Decoration Award” at the OTM - Mumbai and New Delhi

 Sri Lanka Tourism stall was awarded the “Best Decoration Award” at India’s biggest international travel show, OTM- held in Mumbai from 7-9th February and in New Delhi from...

Destiny Mall & Residency

Construction of the Destiny Mall & Residency is currently in full swing with piling taking place on schedule.Indo East Engineering and Construction aims to complete their undertaking...

Lotus Tower in Sri Lanka

Standing a massive 350 metres tall on the banks of the beautified Beira Lake, the Lotus tower would definitely make this paradise isle more stunning. This, the world’s nineteenth...

Hyatt Regency Hotel in Colombo

Hyatt Hotel chain has entered into a management agreement to open its first property in Sri Lanka, the Hyatt Regency. Following a deal with Sinolanka Hotels & Spa, the company...

Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo

Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Asia’s super luxury hotel project in Colombo is at a standstill owing to some unexpected obstacles. Construction work on the 497-room Shangri-La Hotel Colombo...

Fairway Sky Gardens in Colombo

The SkyGardens by Fairway Sky Homes (Pvt) Ltd is the third edifice by the Group following its success of The Fairway on the Waterfront and The Fairmount - Urban Oasis. Having won...

66th National day of Sri Lanka on 04th February

Sri Lanka celebrates the gaining of her independence from Colonial rule with magnificent pomp and pageantry and the spirit of patriotism resonates in every street corner on the island’s...

I Love Una - 11th January 2014

A Lifestyle...For friends... By friends. Kicked off in 2010, ''I Love Una'' was a spur of the moment, just-for-kicks idea which was originally planned to be a small gathering of...