China’s Chongqing Airlines to resume flights to Colombo
Newswire: The Bandaranaike International Airport announced that Chongqing Airlines will be resuming operations between Chongqing, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka from June 24, 2024. The airline will offer three weekly flights, reconnecting the two cities and enhancing travel and trade opportunities.
Founded in 2007, the airline is based in Chongqing, China and operates domestic passenger services within mainland China as well as international services to Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore.
OSL take:
There has been a steady increase in the number of flights operated by international airlines to Sri Lanka, which in turn indicates a growth in the country’s tourism industry. The increase in foreign travelers to the country along with the increase in airlines operating to Sri Lanka have resulted in the overall expansion in business/investment opportunities in the country’s airport, aviation and tourism industries. Among the business/investment opportunities in these industries is the development of infrastructure and supplementary infrastructure facilities required by these sectors to meet the requirements of the growing demand. The Sri Lankan government has already commenced several key development projects related to the airport, aviation and tourism industries. With Sri Lanka on the path to becoming a regional hub and receiving much exposure in the foreign media as an emerging business destination and a must visit tourist destination, foreign businesses/investors could confidently explore the growing business/investment opportunities in the airport, aviation and tourism industries. Apart from exploring opportunities in the already identified opportunities in the three industries mentioned above, foreign businesses/investors could also explore new opportunities while looking for collaborations with local businesses in order to further expand operations.