CULTURAL CUSTODIAN
His appointment was announced during the 19th session of the ICH committee meeting in Paraguay, and he will serve a four year term, bringing his expertise to
WILD WAVES AND TEA TRAILS
The feature (titled ‘Waves to Wildlife, Tea to Tranquility’) paints a picture of a region where adventure meets luxury
GOURMET GALLE FESTIVAL FEATURES STELLAR CHEFS
With seven curated sessions running on selected days until 9 March, Gourmet Galle Masterclasses are offering culinary buffs a chance to delve into unique exposures
COLOMBO’S NEW PIANO BAR AND MUSIC ROOM
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, The Bayleaf in Cinnamon Gardens recently opened its new piano bar and music – the opening coincided with international jazz
THE HILL CAPITAL WELCOMES KANDY MYST BY CINNAMON
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in partnership with Indra Traders is set to expand its footprint in Sri Lanka’s hill capital with the launch of Kandy Myst by Cinnamon, which
JOHANN PERIES REACHES SUMMIT OF HISTORY
Mountaineer and hairstylist Johann Peries became the first Sri Lankan to reach the summit of Antarctica’s highest peak on Mount Vinson recently, marking a
DISSANAYAKE GOVT UNVEILS FIRST BUDGET, EYES 5% GROWTH FOR SRI LANKA IN 2025
The Sri Lankan economy is expected to grow at 5 per cent in 2025, President Anura Dissanayake said Monday while presenting the budget for this year.
MRS. WORLD 2025 ISHADI AMANDA STANDS TALL
Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda (pictured on the right) was adjudged first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant in Las Vegas on 30 January. The coveted title was won by
STATE-OF-THE-ART CONVENTION CENTRE FOR PORT CITY COLOMBO
China has undertaken to construct a large exhibition and convention centre at the Colombo Port City, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in mid
BACK IN BUSINESS
From less than 200,000 annual inbound travellers at the height of the pandemic in 2021, Sri Lanka welcomed more than two million visitors last year – from slightly less