Articles tagged “Sri Lanka”

According to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Chief Operations Officer Kamal Munasinghe, the brand aims to strengthen the profile of both Sri Lanka and the Maldives as leading global destinations. The company is exploring growth and expansion opportunities while bridging the talent gap in the hospitality industry through training and development.

As of the latest updates regarding the humanitarian assistance for Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, the country has received various forms of financial and material support from several countries and organizations.

Following Cyclone Ditwah in late November, the international community provided substantial humanitarian support to Sri Lanka, coordinated by the United Nations and including financial aid and technical assistance from various nations and NGOs.

In a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka welcomed the luxury cruise ship carrying more than 2,000 international passengers to the Colombo Port. This marks the first major tourist movement since last week’s natural disaster, sending a clear message to the world that Sri Lanka is safe, open, and ready to embrace visitors once again.

Villa Group, the parent company of Villa Resorts, has donated USD 100,000 to Sri Lanka in support of ongoing disaster relief efforts following the severe flooding and landslides caused by Cyclone Dheethuva.

Alia Group, one of the Maldives’ leading private companies, has donated USD 20,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in Sri Lanka following the recent devastating natural disaster that has impacted communities across the country.

Sri Lanka created another important milestone in its tourism calendar, by welcoming the much awaited the two millionth tourist arrival today November 17, 2025.