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SINOKOR Line launches a new service: SINOKOR INDIA SERVICE (SIS) to call at Colombo
A new service from China to India which is operated by Sinokor Line in partnership with Heung A, Wanhai,...

Aitken Spence Travels one of the first DMC to be awarded the ‘Safe and Secure’ ...
Aitken Spence Travels, the leading destination management company in Sri Lanka was recently...

Aitken Spence achieves 33% growth in 2Q PBT from non-tourism sectors
The leading blue-chip conglomerate, Aitken Spence PLC non-tourism sectors reported a Profit-Before-Tax...

Statement from Aitken Spence PLC - 7 October 2020
To all our stakeholders; We wish to inform that an employee of Aitken Spence has been exposed...

Aitken Spence Hotels reopens Heritance Tea Factory on 1st October 2020
Sri Lanka’s premier hospitality group, Aitken Spence Hotels welcome back guests on 1st October 2020...

Elpitiya Plantations PLC successfully conducts first virtual AGM
Elpitiya Plantations PLC, an associate company of Aitken Spence PLC, recently held their 28th...

Heritance Aarah: First Resort in the Maldives to be listed as BBC Travel Partner
Aitken Spence Hotels’ premier all-inclusive resort in the Maldives, Heritance Aarah, received the...

Aitken Spence’s Logilink certified for Environmental Sustainability, Occupational Health & Safety
An Aitken Spence Logistics company, Logilink (Pvt) Ltd., became the first container freight station...

Aitken Spence shows strong comeback in Q1 through improved performance in the month of June 2020
Aitken Spence PLC made a strong comeback in the month of June 2020 with the Group’s main sectors...

Turyaa Chennai - First hotel in India to be Bureau Veritas certified for safety & hygiene
Premier hospitality company Aitken Spence Hotels’ operation in India – Turyaa Chennai – has...

Heritance Hotels and Resorts rank high on Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020
Aitken Spence Hotels’ premier brand Heritance Hotels and Resorts was recognised at Condé Nast Traveller...

Aitken Spence successfully conducts its first virtual AGM
Aitken Spence PLC achieved yet another milestone in its 150+ year legacy by conducting the company’s...

Aitken Spence Hotels launch ‘SpenceSafe’ safety guidelines for guests
Premier hospitality company, Aitken Spence Hotels recently launched ‘SpenceSafe’, a complete...

Elpitiya Plantations partners with Sim Leisure to commence work for ESCAPE theme park in Galle
Elpitiya Plantations PLC an associate company of Aitken Spence PLC, recently entered into...

Aitken Spence ranks in the Top 3 Best Conglomerate Brands 2020
Aitken Spence was ranked among the top three best conglomerate brands 2020 compiled in a special edition...

Aitken Spence records profit of Rs. 4.2 billion in 2019-2020 amidst unprecedented challenges
The year under review experienced two black swan events with their distinctive and severe impacts...

Aitken Spence PLC & Aitken Spence Hotels shines at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards
Public performance disclosures of the leading blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC were recognised...

Aitken Spence’s Heritance Aarah brings Gold from Culinary Olympics 2020
Aitken Spence Hotels continued their winning streak at their latest resort in the Maldives, Heritance...

Aitken Spence Maritime & Freight Logistics emerges as Integrated Port & Terminal ...
Aitken Spence Maritime & Freight Logistics was adjudged the Integrated Port & Terminal Logistics...

Aitken Spence Travels, the first Sri Lankan DMC to be Travelife Certified
Aitken Spence Travels the leading destination management company in Sri Lanka has been awarded the...

Aitken Spence PLC: Revenue grows 3.3% to Rs. 43.8 Bn, amidst challenging times, in ...
The leading blue-chip conglomerate, Aitken Spence PLC remained resilient during a difficult period...

Chairman of Aitken Spence PLC ranked No. 1 in the Top 10 Leadership
Deshamanya Harry Jayawardena, ranked no. 1 in LMD 100’s longest serving chairmen. This recognition...

Hapag Lloyd Lanka sets industry benchmark for effective Environmental Management System (EMS)
Hapag Lloyd Lanka is the first liner agency company in Sri Lanka to receive both ISO 9001:2015...