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Sri Lanka Travel NewsThe Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi Office announced that TAT will open its second India office in the city of Mumbai on November 2, 2009. This expansion is to accommodate the rapid growth of the Indian tourist outbound travel to ... Malaysia Airlines now five times a week KL - Colombo Malaysia Airlines the national carrier of Malaysia will increase its flight frequency between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur to five. The fifth frequency from Colombo will depart BIA at 1.45 am on Wednesdays from October 28. The Malaysia Airlines now ... AirAsia X - Kuala Lumpur to Taipei AirAsia X has launched flights between the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur's International Airport and Taipei, Taiwan. The new Kuala Lumpur - Taipei route, operated with 383-seat Airbus A330 aircraft, will offer travellers 5 ... Warning: Suvarnabhumi-Scam with terrible consequences An increasing number of tourists has been subjected to a very severe scam in Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, where they are accused for theft and held back until a considerable bribe is paid. According to the British newspaper the Times, the ... Wat Chalong (Wat Chaithararam) Phuket This Buddhist temple, located on the southern outskirts of Phuket Town (see map), is greatly respected by the local Buddhist community. Considered the most beautiful and most ornate of Phuket's 29 Buddhist monasteries, it contains a gilt statue of ... Taj Samudra Hotel Colombo The Taj is known world-wide for prestige, and the Taj Samudra upholds the brand?s reputation in one of the best spots in Colombo. Also within walking distance is Galle Face Green, a beautiful grassy promenade right by the water?s edge. Enveloping ... Oman Air Announces New Destinations Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will fly to four more destinations in Europe and Asia in 2009. Mr. Peter Hill, Oman Air?s Chief Executive Officer said ?August marks the commencement of our wide body fleet acquisition plan ... Elephants Never Forget Well, travel around rural areas of Thailand and you'll never forget the elephants and what they get up to ? anything from jungle treks, painting, making music and playing soccer or polo. The elephant, Thailand's national symbol, has thrived in show ... Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts has appointed Philip Hall as Director of Sales & Marketing. Philip's main responsibilities include developing and facilitating business from all markets and segments for all Unique and ike Hotels. Philip ... Sri Lanka and China to widen air links Sri Lanka and China have agreed to expand air links following talks in Beijing this week, paving the way for 28 weekly flights, the foreign ministry said. Sri Lankan carriers would be able fly 21 weekly frequencies for passenger services and 7 ... Ethical tourism on the rise An increasing number of tourists are choosing to go on 'ethical holidays', a new study reveals. Research by Opodo indicates there has been a 67 per cent rise in the number of passengers opting for 'meaningful travel' programmes over the past year, ... Anantara Resorts unveils extensive development plans Six new properties in the next two years are under way for Antara Resorts which will further intensify its international status as the hotel operator stated. Among the key locations being tapped for strategic development - which complement the ... Gangaramaya is Sri Lanka's pride Colombo?s biggest Buddhist temple, Gangaramaya, is a major tourist attraction due to its stunning interiors and history. One of its main draws is a relic bone said to belong to the Buddha. On the way to Gangaramaya, all tours stop at Beira Lake, ... |
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