Ceylon Express International

01/20/2016

Varini de Silva-Wanigatunga presented Ceylon Express International at the January 2016 New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits
Convention Center in New York.

The special group tour for the "Nawam Maha Perahera" in February
was well received.

Conde Nast Traveler and the NY Times Travel (Website) announced
that Sri Lanka is on the list of top destinations to visit in 2016.

01/20/2016

http://lankanewsweb.net/news/press-release/item/2037-sri-lanka-s-travel-hot-spots-showcased-in-north-america-s-largest-travel-show Courtesy of "Lanka Web News"

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington, organized a Sri Lanka travel booth at the New York Times Travel Show from January 08-10, 2016 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York with participation of 10 destination Management compani

05/21/2015

Wild Sri Lanka Ocean of Giants - Natgeo wild Sri Lanka Episode 3

02/04/2015

The Nawam Perahera (2nd & 3rd Feb) held annually, displays the rich religious and cultural traditions of Sri Lanka.

Hundreds of monks clad in colourful robes, solemnly walking this procession is a unique sight.

Sacred relics housed in a casket are carried by a majestic Elephant on its back.

Dancers display the different forms of Dance prevalent in different parts of the Island. So do the drummers who exhibit their skills on numerous forms of traditional drums.

Images submitted by Nihili Senarath
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03/25/2014

The 2014 New York Times Travel show did not disappoint... from local events to exotic areas of the world the travel show was a resounding success! Sri Lanka was on the minds of many prospective travelers and our booth was busy with traffic
after reading about Sri Lanka in the Conde Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and International Travel News.

Tourism to Sri Lanka has been revved up with increased awareness after the cessation of the conflict in 2009. Many new areas are opening up on the East Coast as well as the North of the country which was closed off to tourists for so many years. Unique and beautiful hotels are springing up all around the island as well as the major brand names such as the Taj group, Shangri-la, Hilton, Marriott to name a few.

The award winning CBS show the "Amazing Race" features Sri Lanka in March 2014.

04/22/2013

Magical Myanmar.... an ancient land that has recently opened its doors to the world......our special tour is to see the one-legged rowers of Inle Lake at the Phaung Daw Oo Festival. This method of rowing is only found in Myanmar. The kind and gentle Burmese people will capture your heart. We offer visits to all the major sites in Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and more....we feature the unique characteristics of Myanmar that makes it a journey of a lifetime!
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02/27/2013

10/23/2012

#1 country to visit in 2013 is Sri Lanka...

Read Best in Travel 2013 - Top 10 countries for travel tips, advice, news and articles from all around the world by Lonely Planet

07/30/2012

Record number of tourist arrivals for Kandy Esala Perahera 2012
29 July 2012,Kandy

The world renowned Kandy Esala Perahera taking place in the hill capital during these days is reported to have attracted a record number of tourists to the country to watch this exotic pageant unique to Sri Lanka. The sources from Sri Dalada Maligawa confirmed that so far, around 6000 tourists alone have visited the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic and a figure exceeding 8000 have watched the row of live pageants touring the streets from 23rd June onwards.As a result of the rapid influx of tourists to Kandy almost all city hotels and other places of stay have been occupied more than 80% from the beginning of last week to date.

Speaking to Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Media Unit President of Kandy City Hoteliers Association Mr. Rodney Armstrong stated that almost all city hotels in Kandy and other accommodation houses are 80% occupied from the beginning of Esala Perahera Pageant and will fully occupied in next four days. Other service providers related to travel and tourism too are enjoying a productive time during this these days.

Foreign media are covering the Perahera for international news wires including mainstream channels like CNN,AFP,NHK etc. Final Randoli Perahera is scheduled to tour the streets on 1st August , for which again a high number of local and foreign participants are expected to be present at the Perahera.Meanwhile Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau opened up a new Travel Information Centre to support tourists arriving for Kandy Esala Perahera.

The information center is located at the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises, equipped with latest travel and tourism related information material, brochures, travel guides, city maps and posters relevant to Kandy Esala Perahera pageant.

07/10/2012

2003-2009 Jino Lee Photography

06/12/2012

Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt. This is an island of magical proportions, once known as Serendib, Taprobane, the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, and Ceylon. Discover Sri Lanka, The Wonder of Asia!

05/22/2012

The Island has more than 12 National Parks, comprising -
Strict Reservations (Ritigala)
Nature Reservations (Sinharaja)
Wildlife Reservations (Yala and Wilpattu)
Sanctuaries (Kumana/Weerawila)

Other major national parks -
Lahugala, Gal Oya, Horton Plains, Minneriya, Maduru Oya, Kaudulla, Uda Walawe, Bundala & Wasgamuwa