This year, World Tourism Day focuses on tourism and rural development, two areas that are significantly interlinked. Here in Sri Lanka, we have a wide variety of case studies of how tourism has been the primary driver of hyper-local economies. The development of a single hotel in a small village and its economic impact has
Ceylon Tea Trails has been recognised at this year’s TripAdvisor awards in the Travellers’ Choice World and Asia categories. The TripAdvisor awards are prestigious and coveted globally, as it is the largest online travel community, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors. Tea Trails was recognized in the categories for Top 25 Boutique Luxury
Resplendent Ceylon invites you to reconnect, reunite and revel with your loved ones. With adherence to the current safety regulations in the country, we will provide you with a safe space for you and your guests. All three of our small, luxury, boutique resorts, Ceylon Tea Trails, Wild Coast Lodge and Cape Weligama, are open
With most island destinations, you don’t have the opportunity to experience different climates, archaeological heritage sites, beautiful beaches and sprawling jungles all in one trip. But that’s what sets Sri Lanka apart, it’s one island where you can see it all. We recommend hiring a Mercedes Vito, which you can do inhouse at any Resplendent
In late April, we at Resplendent Ceylon sent a message, a story of resilience, encapsulating the belief that we will rise again together. All three of our resorts opened on the 1st of June, 2020 and since then, we have been operating with comprehensive safety protocols, which have been received very well with all our guests. Our
The shared passion that attracts like-minded organisations to each other was clearly articulated when Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, greeted Dilmah founder Merrill J. Fernando recently, on the occasion of the 90th birthday of the celebrated Sri Lankan entrepreneur and humanitarian. The occasion coincided with Fernando’s 70th anniversary in the tea industry, and a
