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Colombo – Badulla train journey among World’s Best for 2025

Colombo – Badulla train journey among World’s Best for 2025

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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,

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Port City celebrates the groundbreaking of Marina Development

Port City celebrates the groundbreaking of Marina Development

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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

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Chinese New Year Festival at Long Feng: A taste of fortune and flavour

Chinese New Year Festival at Long Feng: A taste of fortune and flavour

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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,

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Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla

Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla

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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

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Sri Lanka welcomes 2 millionth tourist for 2024

Sri Lanka welcomes 2 millionth tourist for 2024

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Sri Lanka yesterday marked the arrival of the two millionth tourist for 2024 achieving a new milestone for the first time since 2018. The two millionth lucky tourist was Prasan Ingkanunt from Thailand who arrived on UL 403 for his first visit in Sri Lanka with his wife and sister.  “This marks the first time

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts launch Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts launch Kandy Myst by Cinnamon

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Indra Traders, is set to expand its footprint in Sri Lanka’s hill capital, at the start of 2025, with the launch of the Kandy Myst by Cinnamon – a vibrant new addition to the brand’s portfolio. Developed to meet the needs of both leisure and business travellers, Kandy