SRI LANKA: A WEDDING DESTINATION OF CHOICE
Sri Lanka is making a mark on the global wedding scene, showcasing its appeal at the 14th Exotic Wedding Planners Conference (EWPC) 2025 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. For the second year running, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) joined forces with six sector leaders, to promote the […]
THE FORUM WITH ZAHARA ANSARY
EDUCATING SRI LANKA This week on LMDtv Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Country Head – Sri Lanka & the Maldives, Cambridge University Press & Assessment Zahara Ansary on Educating Sri Lanka
FASHION MEETS FOOD SECURITY
Michael Kors is taking his partnership with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to new heights with a renewed focus on sustainable, community driven solutions to fight global hunger. Kors announced the next phase of Watch Hunger Stop, his decade long initiative with WFP, aimed at providing children with school meals that improve their health, […]
DRIVING EDUCATION FORWARD
PickMe, Sri Lanka’s popular taxi hailing and delivery platform, recently hosted its annual loyalty rewards event – Nena Pahana – for the eighth consecutive year. The event was designed to support the education of school going children of PickMe’s high performing third party drivers. Over 4,150 students have benefited from the programme so far with […]
SIP, SAVOUR AND INDULGE AT CHAYHANE
Colombo’s culinary scene enjoyed a flavourful upgrade with the opening of Turkish cafe Chayhane, in Colpetty. Born from the passion of Naura Aufer, a corporate travel consultant, the cafe was created to fill the gap in authentic Turkish dining in Colombo. Inspired by the warmth of Turkish hospitality and its rich culinary traditions, Aufer envisioned […]
THE ULTIMATE FAMILY GETAWAY
Sri Lanka has been named the world’s most family friendly country for 2025, in a ranking by Condé Nast Traveller. The rankings come from an immigration index launched by Remitly, an American remittance company. The index ranks 82 countries based on 24 factors including the quality of healthcare, economic strength, safety, migrant communities, public transport, […]
HIDDEN GEM FOR LUXURY TRAVELLERS
Sri Lanka continues to make its mark in the luxury travel scene, recently earning a spot on the World Travel Magazine’s list of 25 Under the Radar Ideas for Luxurious Holidays in 2025. Exclusive tours of working tea estates offer visitors a chance to learn and participate in the intricate process of making Ceylon Tea […]
A350 LANDS IN SRI LANKA
Emirates has launched its latest Airbus A350 aircraft in Sri Lanka, bringing a new level of air travel to the Colombo-Dubai route. This introduction reinforces the Emirates’ 39 year commitment to the local airline sector. Equipped with innovative interiors and cutting-edge technologies, the A350 now operates to and from Sri Lanka six times a week. […]
THE FORUM WITH MARIAM RIZA
CONNECTING SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS This week on LMDtv Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Deputy Director – Workforce Strategy, Northern Territory Government of Australia on Connecting Sri Lankans Overseas Mariam Riza
BARBEQUE NATION’S FLAVOURFUL DEBUT
One of Asia’s pioneering casual dining chains, Barbeque Nation made its Sri Lankan debut with the opening of its first outlet at the Colombo City Centre. With former Sri Lankan batting legend Aravinda de Silva gracing the event as the chief guest, the launch marked an important step in the brand’s global expansion, making Sri […]