The 10th International Tourism Research Conference (ITRC) was successfully concluded on 1 October 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, with the participation of more than 30 international professors, scholars, and industry experts.
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit 2025 took place this week at the BMICH in Colombo, bringing together key industry leaders, policymakers, academics, and global partners to mark World Tourism Day under the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO) theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.”
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, proudly celebrates three years of international scheduled passenger operations, marking another defining moment in its journey to transform air travel for Sri Lankans.
Sun Siyam Pasikudah, part of Sun Siyam Resorts’ Privé Collection, has won the coveted Best Global Hotel Design award at the Homes & Gardens Design Awards 2025.
Hayleys Travels, a fully owned subsidiary of the Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, was honoured with the prestigious Gold Award for “Leading Travel Agency - Outbound” at the 9th South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
The Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair and Career Expo successfully concluded at One Galle Face in Colombo, drawing strong participation from students, graduates, and young professionals eager to enter the hospitality and tourism industry.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is unlocking more opportunities for travel with the addition of six weekly flights to its London Heathrow schedule, starting 26 October 2025.
Cinnamon Life marked International Housekeeping Week 2025 with a series of celebrations under the theme “Celebrating our housekeeping rockstars who keep Cinnamon Life sparkling.”
The Australian Government has officially moved Sri Lanka to Assessment Level 1, marking a historic milestone for Sri Lankan students and migrants aspiring to study and settle in Australia.
Pimp My Tuk Tuk Asia (PMTT Asia) has successfully completed its third Sri Lanka Challenge, a seven-day, 1,350-kilometre charity rally that brought together a global community of riders, sponsors, and changemakers.
The World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations and Colombo Travel Mart 2025 were inaugurated at One Galle Face, Colombo on 27th September 2025 with participation of Deputy Minister of Tourism Professor Ruwan Ranasinghe.
