Cinnamon Bentota Beach, Signature Selection will host 'The Italian Table' on 17 October 2026, featuring a guided sommelier masterclass and a five-course Italian dinner priced at LKR 32,000 nett per person. An Event + Stay package is offered at LKR 114,240 nett for two, including accommodation and discounts on wellness, watersports and F&B.
The Colombo bourse fell to a near six-month low as the ASPI dropped 0.37% to 20,979.18 and the S&P SL20 fell 0.33% to 5,909.45. Market turnover was over Rs.750m, foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.19.1m, and top ASPI decliners included BREW, MELS, CTHR, CINS and HNB.
Colombo market slipped 0.61% to a six-week low as the ASPI closed at 21,133.41 amid rising oil prices and fears of an interest-rate hike; 172 counters fell, turnover was over Rs.1.6bn and foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.8m.
Nations Trust Bank will present CFW Couture + Trousseau 2026, 'Living Sculpture', from 17-19 September 2026 at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, showcasing curated Sri Lankan and South Asian designers and aiming to position Colombo as a regional fashion hub.
The Unlabelled Runway fashion show, presented by Caroline J Global Holdings, will take place on 25 September at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo and will donate 50% of proceeds to partner charities. Cinnamon Lakeside is the hospitality partner and PickMe is the official ticketing partner.
Ada Derana·Sep 8, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
Seylan Cards has partnered with City of Dreams Sri Lanka to present 'This Is Michael: Relive the Legend' on 8-9 Nov 2026, offering Seylan cardholders 20% off for Visa Infinite/Signature/World and 15% off for other cards plus a 'Swipe & Win' promotion with VIP ticket prizes.
Ada Derana·Sep 2, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
Colombo Fashion Week's CFW Couture + Trousseau, presented by Nations Trust Bank, runs 17-19 Sept as a South Asian couture showcase anchored by a Wedding Tourism Summit to promote Sri Lanka as a destination wedding market; Cinnamon Life (venue partner) hosts the event.
Sri Lanka is seeking to position Colombo as a cruise tourism hub, with the government and private sector courting international cruise lines, exploring capacity for larger vessels and aiming to extend passenger stays to boost wider economic and hotel-sector benefits; talks include linking Cinnamon Hotels Group with international cruise operators.
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Ada Derana·Aug 10, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
John Keells Group's Cinnamon Box Office has launched an AI-powered Destination Event Calendar to aggregate and recommend events across Sri Lanka, aiming to boost Colombo's year-round appeal and provide hotels and event organisers with integrated ticketing, discovery and concierge tools.
Nearly 29% (95.4m shares) of Commercial Credit & Finance PLC changed hands in a book-built block sale for about Rs.9 billion, boosting CSE turnover to Rs.12.2 billion; Commercial Credit closed at Rs.107.50 (up Rs.1.75).
Ada Derana·Aug 7, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
John Keells Group's Cinnamon Box Office launched a Destination Event Calendar at City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 6 Aug 2026, unveiling the 'This Is Michael, Relive the Legend' shows scheduled for 8-9 Nov 2026. The platform aims to grow Colombo's year‑round entertainment offerings and support the local creative economy.
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