A year ago, the skyline of Colombo changed forever.
Citrus Leisure PLC proudly announces the reopening of The Steuart by Citrus, following an extensive refurbishment that breathes new life into one of Colombo’s most iconic heritage properties.
Classic Destinations, the registered company of Classic Sri Lanka and Classic Wild, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming Sri Lanka’s first Destination Management Company (DMC) to receive the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, the world’s leading standard for sustainable tourism.
Eco Team Group, pioneers of canoeing and kayaking in Samanalawewa and a leading name in sustainable and experiential tourism for over 25 years, has welcomed the recent court ruling that reinforces the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and transparency for all tourism operators.
An awareness programme titled “Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism” was held on 2 October 2025 at the BMICH, Colombo, as part of Sri Lanka’s national celebrations for World Tourism Day 2025.
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.
