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Cocoon Resort and Villas opens

Cocoon Resort & Villas has 27 luxury accommodation units spread over 8 1/2 acres, including individually designed and beautifully decorated 11 Villas and 16 Silk Rooms was opened. Each of them highlights unique styles, linked by the minimalist philosophy of freedom and opulence where innovation meets modern amenities.

All Cocoon Resort’s guest accommodation offers a king size luxury bed, fully stocked mini bar, 24 hour room service, internet access, cable television with luxurious bathrooms featuring designer fixtures, lush robes and fine toiletries. Feel rejuvenated with pampering massages and glow like a halo with nature enhanced facials at the ‘Bath’.

Cocoon Resort and Villas Chairman U. K. Sharma, Mrs. Geetha Kumarasingha, Bentota Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Gayan Pushpakumara, also participated in the ceremony.

Special fares to Male, Singapore from Emirates February

The four-day weekend commencing February 4, has become a window of opportunity for an exciting overseas holiday with the announcement of special return fares from Colombo to Singapore and the Maldives on Emirates.

The award-winning, Dubai-based international airline has got into the holiday spirit to celebrate the coming together of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day (February 4), Milad-Un-Nabi (Holy Prophet’s birthday) on 5th February and Nawam Full-Moon Poya Day on February 7 to offer these special fares that will be valid during this period.

The all-inclusive special fare to the Maldives on Economy Class is very economical.

Iberia says low-cost carrier will start flying

Spanish airline Iberia’s new low-cost carrier Iberia Express, whose creation has been stiffly opposed by unions, will operate its first flight on March 25, company president Antonio Vasquez said Monday.

Iberia argues the move is needed to help it compete with other low-cost carriers but employees of the airline fear it will lead to job losses and lower salaries.

Iberia pilots have already announced stoppages in protest for January 25, 27 and 30 following two earlier strikes in December and early January.

The airline, which merged with British Airways in 2011, struck a deal Friday aimed at stopping ground staff from going ahead with a threat to join pilots in striking to protest the creation of the new low-cost carrier. “The first flight by Iberia Express will take place on March 25,” said Vasquez, before adding that the opposition from the airline’s pilots was “bearable but not reasonable” because the strikes were costing Iberia money.

AFP