City of Dreams Sri Lanka has partnered with FitsAir and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts to launch direct scheduled passenger flights connecting Ahmedabad and Colombo, enhancing connectivity for Indian travellers to South Asia’s first integrated resort.

Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, FitsAir, will operate the service three times weekly from May 15, catering to Gujarat’s growing outbound travel market. The route positions Colombo as an attractive luxury getaway for Indian travellers while strengthening ties between the regions.

Guests can stay at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams or explore other Cinnamon properties in Colombo, with curated holiday packages combining the resort experience with multi-destination itineraries across the island, including cultural experiences in Kandy and beach stays.

Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, noted India remains one of their most important markets, with Gujarat showing strong interest in Colombo as a leisure destination.

FitsAir Director Ammar Kassim added that the overnight departure from Colombo arrives early morning in Ahmedabad, giving travellers a full day ahead and opening smooth onward connections through Colombo across their growing international network.

Packages start from INR 55,555, including return airfare, two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at Cinnamon Life, and private airport transfers.

Browns EV officially launched the fast-charging BAW E7 Pro electric vehicle to the Sri Lankan market recently at the Monarch Imperial, strengthening its affordable EV portfolio.

Priced at Rs. 5.8 million, the E7 Pro offers a driving range of up to 260 kilometres on a single charge, powered by a 22.29 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery known for durability and safety. Its fast-charging capability enables charging from 30 percent to 80 percent in approximately 35 minutes.

Executive Director Vijitha Bandara announced that Browns EV has sold over 1,500 BAW E7 vehicles to date. The company plans to establish 100 charging stations islandwide in partnership with TELD by June 2026, alongside offering a 10-year battery warranty and 3-year vehicle warranty.

Manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works Co. Ltd. (BAW), one of China’s oldest automakers established in 1951, the E7 Pro arrives as Sri Lanka accelerates its transition toward sustainable transportation, backed by the 150-year legacy of the Browns Group.

John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL) has expanded its strategic engagement with Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited (CWIT) through new inter-terminal transport (ITT) operations within the Port of Colombo.

The appointment builds on JKLL’s successful implementation of Inter-Terminal Vehicle (ITV) operations at CWIT last year, which demonstrated the company’s capability in managing complex transport requirements with precision and operational discipline. ITT operations require high levels of coordination within the high-throughput port environment.

JKLL’s technology-enabled logistics framework, incorporating real-time fleet tracking and data-driven operational planning, will provide enhanced visibility and control over transport movements while ensuring compliance with safety and productivity standards.

Munish Kanwar, CEO of CWIT, stated: “John Keells Logistics has demonstrated a consistent ability to manage complex logistics requirements with reliability and precision. We value this partnership and look forward to exploring further opportunities.”

Lasitha Manachanayake, CEO of John Keells Logistics, said the expanded engagement focuses on delivering operational excellence through structured processes and technology integration, strengthening efficiency and transparency across terminal operations.