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Hot Air Ballooning in Sri Lanka .
Up Up and away! The delights of ballooning have now been experienced by 1000’s of Sri Lankans and many more foreign tourists visiting the Cultural Triangle over the past 9 years. In fact some 5500 guests have taken to the skies with Adventure Asia Int and it could well be said that commercial balloon flights have now come of age, even the more conservative want to experience this skyward journey now that it’s proven to be a reliable and permanent part of Sri Lanka’s tourism activities.
No other excursion can match the bird’s eye view, beauty and splendors of the Sri Lankan landscape as a balloon flight. Now into its 9th year of operation Adventure Asia, has been offering commercial passenger flights for up to 16 guests at a time for its 1-hour “safari from the sky” flights. Sunrise flights take guests on a course determined by the winds of the day whilst being returned to your hotel by air-conditioned van after the flight.
Since 2003 flights across the Cultural Triangle in the region of Dambulla, Habarana and Sigiriya have become a frequent sight to tourists and locals amidst the blue skies and historic backdrops of Sigiriya Rock, temples, mountains, lotus ponds and local village life. Guests including Princesses, Ambassadors, Movie Stars, Ladies and Knights have made Kandalama the ballooning capital of the Island and the region voted as the “Top 5” ballooning destinations in the world for “unique ballooning beauty” by visiting pilots that have sailed the skies of the world.
Since the mid 1850’s in France balloon flights have spread around the world becoming one of the key tourist attractions in most countries today. In Australia alone more than 3.5 million guests take to the sky for some adventure, viewing their capital cities from the air.
Fixed wing flights commenced a little over 100 years ago whilst ballooning has enjoyed some 230yrs of aviation, offering the simple and most intimate pleasures of flight.
Officially classed as the “Safest Form of Aviation in the World”, Adventure Asia employs world class pilots and follows strict international standards, administered by Sri Lankan Civil Aviation Authority. As a result Adventure Asia delivers memorable journeys to those eager to see wildlife, temples, monuments and lush wilderness from above, floating across the landscape.
This November offers ideal weather for flights and a chance for families, couples and corporate groups to enjoy the opportunity of a dream ride amidst the middle kingdom of Sri Lanka.
Adventure Asia has an office based in Colombo & bookings can be made direct or via your office. Our web site www.ad-asia.com offers full details on bookings, flights, frequently asked questions, flight vouchers and more Phone Ph 011-5868468. (Peter Stewart)
No other excursion can match the bird’s eye view, beauty and splendors of the Sri Lankan landscape as a balloon flight. Now into its 9th year of operation Adventure Asia, has been offering commercial passenger flights for up to 16 guests at a time for its 1-hour “safari from the sky” flights. Sunrise flights take guests on a course determined by the winds of the day whilst being returned to your hotel by air-conditioned van after the flight.
Since 2003 flights across the Cultural Triangle in the region of Dambulla, Habarana and Sigiriya have become a frequent sight to tourists and locals amidst the blue skies and historic backdrops of Sigiriya Rock, temples, mountains, lotus ponds and local village life. Guests including Princesses, Ambassadors, Movie Stars, Ladies and Knights have made Kandalama the ballooning capital of the Island and the region voted as the “Top 5” ballooning destinations in the world for “unique ballooning beauty” by visiting pilots that have sailed the skies of the world.
Since the mid 1850’s in France balloon flights have spread around the world becoming one of the key tourist attractions in most countries today. In Australia alone more than 3.5 million guests take to the sky for some adventure, viewing their capital cities from the air.
Fixed wing flights commenced a little over 100 years ago whilst ballooning has enjoyed some 230yrs of aviation, offering the simple and most intimate pleasures of flight.
Officially classed as the “Safest Form of Aviation in the World”, Adventure Asia employs world class pilots and follows strict international standards, administered by Sri Lankan Civil Aviation Authority. As a result Adventure Asia delivers memorable journeys to those eager to see wildlife, temples, monuments and lush wilderness from above, floating across the landscape.
This November offers ideal weather for flights and a chance for families, couples and corporate groups to enjoy the opportunity of a dream ride amidst the middle kingdom of Sri Lanka.
Adventure Asia has an office based in Colombo & bookings can be made direct or via your office. Our web site www.ad-asia.com offers full details on bookings, flights, frequently asked questions, flight vouchers and more Phone Ph 011-5868468. (Peter Stewart)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Record tourist arrivals in December 2011
Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals hit a record high in December and for 2011, as the island nation attracted more visitors from across the world, largely high-spending Europe tourists, Government data showed.
Arrivals have climbed every month on a year-on-year basis since a 30-year conflict ended in May 2009. Tourist arrivals in December hit a monthly record of 97,517, up 15.2 percent from a year earlier, surpassing the nation's previous monthly peak of 90,889 in November.
Arrivals in 2011 jumped 30.8 percent to 855,975 from a year earlier, higher than Sri Lanka's previous record of 654,476 in 2010.
The government is targeting annual revenue of $2.75 billion by 2016 from 2.5 million expected visitors attracted by Sri Lanka's beaches, hills and religious and historic sites, while aiming for $3 billion in foreign direct investment.Tourist arrivals from Western Europe jumped 22.7 percent to 315,210, accounting for 37 percent of the total tourists, while visitor figures from South Asia jumped 35.3 percent to 237,647, accounting for 28 percent of the total. The total arrivals are well beyond the 2011 estimate of above 780,000.
The Tourism Board expects 950,000 tourists in 2012 with a revenue of more than $1 billion, more than 20 percent from last year's estimated $800 million. Last year, arrivals grew by 46 percent. The island's tourism industry drew $1.2 billion for investment in the first half of 2011.Tourism revenue, which jumped 64.8 percent in 2010 to a record $575.9 million, has risen 46.7 percent. - Reuters
Arrivals have climbed every month on a year-on-year basis since a 30-year conflict ended in May 2009. Tourist arrivals in December hit a monthly record of 97,517, up 15.2 percent from a year earlier, surpassing the nation's previous monthly peak of 90,889 in November.
Arrivals in 2011 jumped 30.8 percent to 855,975 from a year earlier, higher than Sri Lanka's previous record of 654,476 in 2010.
The government is targeting annual revenue of $2.75 billion by 2016 from 2.5 million expected visitors attracted by Sri Lanka's beaches, hills and religious and historic sites, while aiming for $3 billion in foreign direct investment.Tourist arrivals from Western Europe jumped 22.7 percent to 315,210, accounting for 37 percent of the total tourists, while visitor figures from South Asia jumped 35.3 percent to 237,647, accounting for 28 percent of the total. The total arrivals are well beyond the 2011 estimate of above 780,000.
The Tourism Board expects 950,000 tourists in 2012 with a revenue of more than $1 billion, more than 20 percent from last year's estimated $800 million. Last year, arrivals grew by 46 percent. The island's tourism industry drew $1.2 billion for investment in the first half of 2011.Tourism revenue, which jumped 64.8 percent in 2010 to a record $575.9 million, has risen 46.7 percent. - Reuters
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