High time for Sri Lanka: Robb Report

Aviation and tourism covered in special edition – http://robbreport.com/paid-issue/high-time-sri-lanka

The prestigious global lifestyle publication Robb Report has covered Sri Lanka for the first time ever in its April issue in a lead article entitled ‘High Time for Sri Lanka’. Penned by the seasoned travel writer Cynthia Rosenfeld, the feature highlights the potential for up market tourism in the country.

“Seven years ago, I realised tourism’s potential hear was in the air. Exceptional hotels opened even during the worst years of the war – Suren Mirchandani
Back then we were certain the war would continue for a long time – Miguel Cunat
Do you hear that? Deer alarm calls, there is a leopard just beyond that fence – Noel Fernando”

With over one million global subscribers, the Robb Report is widely regarded as the definitive guide for the world’s most affluent readers. With editorial topics covering luxury travel, jewellery, yachting, aviation, and real estate, the Robb Report appeals to households with an annual median income of $ 1.8 m, according to the details released to the media through the publications website.

The article on Sri Lanka focuses on domestic airline Simplifly, with internal flights being billed as the ideal way to travel around the island. “We celebrate 10 years of operations in July this year, so we could not be happier being covered in a prominent lifestyle publication life Robb Report. Indeed, it’s a testament to our status as the country’s premier domestic air services provider,” said Suren Mirchandani, founder of the first private helicopter service in the country. The airline is the only player with a fleet of helicopters, planes and seaplanes, and is the largest private sector airline in the country, with five aircraft in its growing fleet.