Sri Lanka, a jewel-shaped island nestled in the Indian Ocean, boasts breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. This tropical paradise has been captivating travelers for centuries, offering an enticing blend of pristine beaches, lush tea plantations, ancient ruins, and vibrant wildlife. In this comprehensive guide, we invite youContinue Reading
New data from TravelTech Show shows that 74 per cent of industry professionals will be investing in Web 3.0 as a marketing tool. Only 3 per cent said they wouldn’t and the rest remain undecided. The survey also revealed 36 per cent are interested in AI specifically and how it can helpContinue Reading
Tourist arrivals for the first three weeks of April have declined significantly when compared to previous months, indicating that greater challenges are ahead for the tourism and hospitality sector. For the April 01-26 period, a total of 55,590 tourists visited the country. The arrival numbers for the month are almostContinue Reading
GEOGRAPHY The Maldives is a nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, that spans across the equator. The country is comprised of 1192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. While the country covers an area of approximately 90,000 square kilometers, only 298 square kilometers of that isContinue Reading
Travellers’ journeys to the Seychelles continue uninterrupted as more visitors from the world over seek refuge in the spectacular island getaway. The islands remain safe for travel despite a rise in community Covid-19 cases which has prompted tighter health measures this week. The measures do not in any way affectContinue Reading
The pearl of the Indian ocean was always one of our top destinations to visit. We were so happy to have the chance to explore the country. In fact, our Sri Lanka bucket list was full of things to do and see. Considered by Lonely Planet one of the top places toContinue Reading
Following the reopening of Maldivian borders to international visitors on 15th July 2020, Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) has announced that 146 of its 156 resorts in operation will reopen to guests by the end of October 2020 following health and safety measures set out by the Ministry of Tourism. An impressiveContinue Reading
As a growing number of reports continue to predict economic recession in the midst of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, it’s not surprising to hear that the tourism industry is bracing itself for a decline in bookings and increase in cancellations. In Part 1 of this series we dive into the historyContinue Reading
Tour Cancellations: With all the disruption of the pandemic and the flood of cancellations, a lot of experienced operators are wondering what they should put into their Terms and Conditions to cover them for Cancellations, reschedules and addressing social distancing laws. The answer is to keep it simple and followContinue Reading
Nirmalan Nagendra recently conducted an extensive Director of Finance Course for executive committee members of hotels in Sri Lanka. The target audience for the course were finance professionals, hotel owners, HR Managers, F&B Managers, F&B Controllers and senior sales personnel of hotels. Having worked in the Middle East, Barbados, Bahamas,Continue Reading
