Sri Lanka's tourism industry is never short on noise
At any given moment, the conversation is dominated by tourist arrival numbers where optimism rises (and falls), with headlines screaming “All-time high of 277,327 visitors in January 2026”, “Sri Lanka welcomes 124,460 tourist arrivals in first 12 days of February 2026” and so read more...
You have approved every request for new sales automation systems, because salespeople report being overwhelmed with inbound leads. Now RFPs are responded to promptly, just like all those hotel technology salespeople said was the number one way to close more 
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of ‘Hospitality Sri Lanka’, we ran a narrative (Part 1), last week, capturing the essence of our journey - from how an idea evolved to where we are now: essentially, it traced the behind-the-scenes journey 
An izakaya in Tokyo has been met with controversy for introducing a ‘soft ban’ on customers aged 40 or over – but is this the start of a new nightlife trend?
Most of us remember anxiously awaiting the birthday when we’d 
“The lobbies are always the best-looking place in the hotel — you wish you could bring out a cot and sleep in them.” Andy Warhol
The lobby is often considered the "DNA" or nerve - centre of the hotel. Whilst serving 
Admits he himself has never done so in his life.
Extreme weather often forces employers to weigh business needs against employee safety, a balance that can quickly become contentious when travel conditions turn dangerous. That tension has come into sharp focus 
This week marks the 10th anniversary of Hospitality Sri Lanka and a moment to reflect on how we started and how we got to where we are now. At the beginning, one of the things we soon realised is that running 
Did you know that 90% of what’s sold as “whisky” in India wouldn’t qualify as whisky in the US and Europe? Here’s why the distinction matters for every whisky drinker. India drinks more whisky than any other country. In fact, 
December’s total 258,928 visitors enabled Sri Lanka to record its highest ever tourist arrivals – 2,362,521 in a single year, edging past the 2018 record of 2, 333,796 visitors. Year-on-year, it is also 15 % higher than the 2, 053,465 arrivals 
Branding Sri Lanka as a new tourist destination is underway according to the country’s Minister of Tourism. When it is rolled out (eventually), it has to be more than just a campaign. It presents an enormous opportunity to refresh tourism 
To anyone getting ready for a little Sunday sesh, you might want to read this…
About to head for a classy boozy brunch? Or for a cosy pub lunch with your pals?
Well it might interest you to know that there are ways you can 
Circa 2009; Late September. I’m the regional controller for five hotels. Sitting at my desk minding my own business, doing my own work when the phone rings.
It’s an old friend, one-time assistant, and now the regional controller based at a 