Colombo, August 2025The City of Dreams Sri Lanka, formerly known as Cinnamon Life, officially opened its doors in August 2025 as Sri Lanka’s first fully integrated resort. This landmark private investment is expected to transform the island’s high-end tourism, hospitality, and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) sector. Features and Offerings: Economic and Tourism Significance: Strategic […]
Colombo, September 2025 – In a landmark development for the Sri Lankan financial sector, HSBC has announced the divestment of its retail banking operations in Sri Lanka, selling the business to Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB). The deal underscores both a strategic shift for HSBC and a major growth opportunity for NTB. Why HSBC is […]
Colombo – October 2025Sri Lanka is increasingly merging tourism promotion with trade initiatives to present a unified image of the country as a business-friendly and tourist-rich destination. Key Strategies: Case Study – Expo 2025 Osaka:During the Business Forum, tourism was actively promoted alongside tea, apparel, gems, and IT services, signaling that foreign investors can benefit […]
