Emirates has announced a series of aircraft deployments and product upgrades across its network, extending the reach of Premium Economy and delivering a more consistent experience for customers. As part of its ongoing retrofit programme, the airline is set to complete the upgrade of its first high-density, two-class A380 by mid-April. The aircraft will be
Thema opens Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant in Matale
Thema opens Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant in Matale
2026-03-05T07:17:53+00:00
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A new culinary and cultural landmark emerged in the heart of Matale with the opening of the Spice Ceylon Museum and Authentic Sri Lankan Restaurant, housed in the restored LekamWalawwa. This innovative venture by Thema Collection promises to offer both locals and tourists an immersive experience into Sri Lankan heritage, cuisine, and the rich history of
Solheim on carbon-neutrality in sustainable tourism
An exclusive Symposium on Sustainable Tourism was successfully held on 25 January 2026 at Amba Yaalu – Kandalama, Sri Lanka’s first all-women-led hotel, operated by Thema Collection. The symposium brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners to discuss innovative and practical pathways to embed sustainability across the tourism value chain. The discussions explored key topics including
Sri Lanka Tourism makes strong impression at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
Sri Lanka Tourism makes strong impression at CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany
2026-02-10T06:20:37+00:00
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Sri Lanka’s participation at CMT 2026 enabled direct engagement with consumers and helped stimulate interest in exploring the country’s diverse and year-round travel experiences. This presence addressed a long-standing need for Sri Lanka Tourism to participate in major consumer-focused travel platforms, effectively taking destination promotion directly to the travellers’ doorstep. A wide range of travel
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 277,327 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in January 2026. According to the authority, this marks the highest number of tourists to visit the country in a single calendar month in Sri Lanka’s history. The figures also show an increase of nearly 10%
SLTDA launches special programme to boost tourism targets
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a special programme aimed at achieving the country’s tourism targets for this year, SLTDA Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam said. Addressing the media, Hewawasam stated that a series of promotional campaigns are being carried out targeting European markets in a bid to attract more tourists during off-peak seasons.
