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. […]
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 […]
FROM STOPOVER TO SHOWSTOPPER
Colombo has earned a spot among the world’s top cultural destinations, ranking seventh in the coveted 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards by TripAdvisor. The awards are based on travellers sharing firsthand experiences through reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. This year, Colombo impressed with its blend of vibrant city life, history and natural beauty. According […]
WEEKEND OF SPEED AND TRADITION
The Ceylon Motor Sports Club hosted the ACBT Mahagastota Festival of Speed in the picturesque hills of Nuwara Eliya. Established in 1934, the Mahagastota Hill Climb is Sri Lanka’s oldest motorsport event, drawing generations of racing enthusiasts and competitors eager to take on its demanding uphill course. This year’s edition was a show of skill, […]
MAKING WAVES WITH SHIPBUILDING
Dhanusha Marine is making waves in the shipbuilding world with the launch of Maanya Mooya, the largest fiberglass fishing vessel ever built in Sri Lanka. The impressive 25 metre vessel, recently unveiled at the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour, demonstrates the company’s advanced boat building capabilities and marks a milestone for the country’s shipbuilding sector. Designed with […]
PEKOE TRAIL EARNS A SPOT IN TIME’S GREATEST PLACES
Each year, based on nominations from its global network of contributors, Time compiles a list of 100 remarkable destinations and thrilling experiences travellers need to know about. Given its stunning beauty, it comes as no surprise that Sri Lanka’s Pekoe Trail has earned a place on the magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025 list. Spanning […]
THE NAME GAME
The six lion cubs born at Ridiyagama Safari Park in Hambantota have officially received their names, thanks to a unique initiative where children from across the island were invited to submit suggestions. Having received over 4,000 entries, the chosen names were announced on 12 February at an event held under the patronage of the Director […]
UBER EATS CRAVINGS REPORT
A love for bold flavours! Uber Eats dug into the details of what Sri Lankans ordered on the platform last year and says that “one thing stood out: a love for bold flavours.” It adds: “From ‘make it spicy’ to ‘extra spicy,’spice dominated order instructions, proving once again that Sri Lankans love theirdaiyya(spice).” But it […]
A SPLASH OF BRAVERY
In a courageous act of bravery, Malaysian tourist Farah Putri Mulyani rescued a local man from drowning at Sri Lanka’s Diyaluma Falls, the island’s second highest waterfall. While swimming, the man accidentally drifted into deep water and began to struggle. His friends panicked and called for help but it was Mulyani, who was nearby, who […]
HOLLYWOOD MEETS SERENITY
Santani Wellness Kandy, renowned as one of Asia’s best wellness retreats, has made its mark in Hollywood by being featured in this year’s prestigious Everyone Wins nominee gift bags. These gift bags are presented to Oscar nominees in showpiece categories including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and others. For over two decades, these coveted […]