HELLO Magazine UK names Sri Lanka among world's top five exotic destinations to Visit in 2012

UK’s most discerning monthly fashion and lifestyle magazine “HELLO” has named Sri Lanka as one of the top five destinations to visit in year 2012 in their latest issue published last week. Sri Lanka has secured second place among the top five list selected by the magazine being second only to Thailand. The travel experts of the magazine have highlighted that Sri Lanka is becoming one of the most sought after new holiday destinations in the world for the travelers who seek a mix of exotics and excitement.

By Dhanushka Wijeyekoon

Assistant Marketing Manager

NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd

Sri Lanka.

 

 

 

 

STAGE SET FOR INTERNATIONAL GOLF EVENT IN AUGUST IN SRI LANKA

STAGE SET FOR INTERNATIONAL GOLF EVENT IN AUGUST IN SRI LANKA

Final preparations are underway for Sri Lanka’s first major professional tour golf event to be held at The Royal Colombo Golf Club later this month. The Standard Chartered Open 2012, an event sanctioned by The Professional Golf Tour of India, will run from 15th August to 18th August and will undoubtedly add to Sri Lanka’s reputation and position within the sporting world as a venue for a wide range of sports at international level.

Over hundred golfers are expected to take part in the event as, for the first time ever, Sri Lanka’s sporting public get an opportunity to watch ‘live’ top class golfing action  and see leading local golfers battle it out with top stars from around the region in the chase for prize money of LKR 6.5 million. 

By Dhanushka Wijeyekoon

Assistant Marketing Manager - Tours

NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd

Sri Lanka

 

 

 

Hikkaduwa Marine National Park Opens - Sri Lanka

Marking yet another step towards boosting tourism industry within the reviving Island nation, the Marine National Park at Hikkaduwa was declared open for the local and foreign tourists.
The opening of the Hikkaduwa Marine National Park not only has it’s developmental value, but also a unique environmental value. The remodeling involves a conscious activism in terms of marine life and environment protection. A Coral regeneration plan is a vital part of the park’s vision of a healthy and sustainable tourism industry.

By Dhanushka Wijeyekoon

Assistant Marketing Manager – Tours
NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd
Sri Lanka