NÜWA, the flagship luxury hotel brand of Melco Resorts and Entertainment, has officially opened at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Located at 01 Justice Akbar Mawatha in Colombo 2, the hotel introduces a refined and contemporary hospitality experience to the capital. With 113 rooms and suites, NÜWA offers a private and elevated stay. Room categories
Sri Lanka Welcomes One Million Tourists For 2025
According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), a total of 1,006,097 tourists visited the country between January 1 and May 25 this year. In the first 25 days of May alone, Sri Lanka recorded 109,213 tourist arrivals. India continues to be the leading source market, contributing 39,070 arrivals during this period. Other significant
Sri Lanka rolls out campaign highlighting its year-round appeal
Sri Lanka has launched a new campaign, Sri Lanka, A Story for Every Season to promote the country as a year-round destination rather than one for the winter season, with content spotlighting wildlife safaris, cultural heritage, spiritual pilgrimage sites, scenic landscapes, and adventure tourism. The campaign relies on digital storytelling and influencer collaboration, where influencers will produce
Sri Lanka unveils ADB-funded Marine Tourism Roadmap
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched a comprehensive Marine Tourism Roadmap which could transform the island nation into a year-round marine tourism destination while balancing economic development with ecological conservation. The initiative, unveiled in Colombo, seeks to mitigate the industry’s historical reliance on monsoon-driven seasonal
Colombo among next 8 cities to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777 services
Colombo among next 8 cities to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777 services
2025-05-05T06:03:27+00:00
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Emirates has announced that Colombo will be among the next eight destinations to be served by the airline’s B777s with upgraded cabins, as the airline’s retrofit programme continues to progress at an impressive pace, with an aircraft receiving a nose-to-tail facelift and rolling out into service every three weeks. Colombo is set to receive the
Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience
Emirates’ A350 debuts in Sri Lanka, offering airline’s unique Premium Economy experience
2025-04-01T10:31:17+00:00
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Emirates’ latest aircraft, the Airbus A350, has made its debut in Sri Lanka, introducing an exciting new dimension in air travel to and from the popular destination of Colombo. The roll out of Emirates’ A350 aircraft to Sri Lanka featuring the airline’s latest interiors, industry-first technologies and innovations, reinforces the airline’s commitment to a market
