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Emirates, SriLankan Airlines sign reciprocal interline agreement for 15 destinations

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Wednesday, 20 September 2023, 2:00 PM 617

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other’s networks via Colombo and Dubai, utilising a single ticket and offering the convenience of baggage transfers. Tickets are now on sale for travel effective immediately as […]Continue Reading

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TAAI to host 2023 Convention in Sri Lanka from July 6-9

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 25 May 2023, 6:04 PM 1301

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to host its 2023 Convention in the capital city of Sri Lanka, Colombo from July 6-9, on the invitation from the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Board (SLTPB). The 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo is being held in association with Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour […]Continue Reading

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‘We are looking at growing the businesses in India substantially’

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Saturday, 25 June 2022, 11:00 AM 1443

Despite the current economic situation in Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is upbeat about ensuing stability. Christian Pertl, Chief Commercial Officer, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in an interaction with TravelBiz Monitor spoke about the importance of the Indian market for the hotel group, and their marque project, Cinnamon Life Integrated Resort. Q. Given the Continue Reading

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TAAI postpones its 66th Convention scheduled in Colombo, Sri Lanka

By TBM Staff - Hyderabad Thursday, 7 April 2022, 4:21 PM 997

The 66th Convention & Exhibition of TAAI, which was scheduled to be held from 19-22 April 2022, in Colombo Sri Lanka, which has been postponed. Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI states that, “We had an overwhelming response to the convention registrations which had crossed the 500-registration mark. Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka […]Continue Reading

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Air India cuts down flights to Sri Lanka amid lower demand due to economic crisis

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 4 April 2022, 2:30 PM 1049

Air India on Sunday said it will reduce its India-Sri Lanka services from 16 flights per week currently to 13 flights per week from April 9 due to poor demand. Sri Lanka is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in history. With long lines for fuel, cooking gas, essentials in short supply and long hours […]Continue Reading