Balancing tourism distribution
When we love a destination to death, i.e. when too many tourists flock to a destination exceeding its ability to manage them sustainably, resulting in overcrowding, environmental degradation, strained infrastructure and a reduced quality of life for residents, everyone screams read more...


Unreasonable, Non-negotiable, Unapologetic. They all basically mean the same thing: I refuse to accept anything other than what I expect. There may be areas in your life where you are willing to waver or bend your standards, but not THAT
The 1964 tradition now survives at 111 restaurants across the country
Plates often carry the best memories, those of good food and good times. But you always have to leave them on the table as you move ahead in search of the
Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travellers heading to new destinations on vacation.
But travel scams have become more sophisticated, and scammers using new artificial intelligence tools have become better at creating fake websites and using stolen data to their
It’s a top guest complaint but many hotels can’t or are reluctant to fix it.
Upon arrival one night at our resort hotel, during a three - night vacation with my wife and young son, we hopped from one bedroom to
When we speak about the hotel chatbot, we seem to think of an unvarying product, however, chatbots are very versatile. There are different types of hotel chatbots on the market, designed to fit different types of organizations and needs. So,
A little liquor lends itself beautifully to cooking, as long as you aren’t driving after eating.
When a tot of alcohol is added to food, whether sweet or savoury, the flavours of the ingredient seems to shine. Whether it is sake
As Ryanair shortens its version by 40 seconds, we ask airline staff about the highs, lows and hilarity of the much-maligned safety demo
Michael O’Leary’s aviation empire has found its latest efficiency cut. Ryanair bosses have just deployed their characteristic ruthlessness, cutting
Sri Lanka recorded 196,845 tourist arrivals in July 2026, marking a slight 1.7% year-on-year contraction compared to the 200,244 arrivals during the same month last year.
According to official data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), this minor
A modern, high-tech smart toilet featuring integrated bidet functions in a contemporary bathroom setting
The traditional bathroom is undergoing a high-tech overhaul. Heading into 2026, smart toilets have transitioned from luxury hotel novelties to global household standards.
This rapid shift is driven by consumer
In terms of the product, the lobby in most luxury hotels is designed with intention; where no sooner you enter it, the air feels cool and different, and yet a warm feeling radiates from the walls and the ceiling. The
In pleasant experiences, hotels are interpreted as “caring spaces”
Weather is the most famous form of small talk, and today weather is hitting the headlines more often than ever. Weather patterns shape daily human life by directly altering physical health, mental 

