Year 2001   July - September

Launch of SriLankan Holidays - 24th September 2001
The national carrier announces the re-launch of its holidays and stopovers programme under the SriLankan banner as well as the launch of two innovative holiday programmes - SriLankan Exotica and SriLankan Adventure, on October 1st, 2001.
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SriLankan SkyChain -1st September 2001
SriLankan Cargo, the cargo arm of SriLankan Airlines, switches over to a sophisticated cargo reservations and operations system - SriLankan SkyChain - on 1st September 2001.
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Non-stop to Tokyo, Paris, Zurich and London from Male -1st September 2001
SriLankan Airlines is for the first time introducing scheduled non-stop flights between the Maldives and four of its other destinations, viz. Tokyo, Paris, Zurich and London, from September 2001.
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SriLankan Airlines Brings Back More Destinations - 1st September 2001
With the scheduled re-entry of its third Airbus A340 to its fleet on September 1st, 2001 and its Airbus A320 on September 5th, 2001, SriLankan Airlines announces its revised summer schedule which will operate upto October 27th, 2001.
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Kandy International Marathon
Around the scenic atmosphere of the Hill country of Kandy is also the venue for two international marathons. The Kandy International Marathon 2001 organized by leading Sri Lankan tour operator Connaissance de Ceylan Ltd takes place on 04th of November.
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6th Sri Lankan Golf Classic - October 20-21 - August 2001
An annual event sponsored by SriLankan Airlines inviting golfers to play in Sri Lanka's lush green hill country, at the charming Victoria Golf Club at Rajawella, Kandy.

Year 2001 will be the sixth successful year for the SriLankan Golf Classic. Special tailor-made holiday packages, from great beaches to a rich culture, are available to captivate the visitor.

Third LSR International Marathon
The third LSR International Marathon, organized by another leading tour operator in Sri Lanka, Lanka Sportreizen, will be held 7th October in Kandy.
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The Asian Festival of Kites
The first Asian Festival of Kites and fire works display will take place at Colombo's promenade by the sea, the Galle Face Green on 23rd September. Professional fireworks display organisers will be flown in to Sri Lanka from China for the event.
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Singer SriLankan Airlines 7's - July 2001
SriLankan Airlines will host the Singer SriLankan Airlines Sevens for the third consecutive year together with Singer Sri Lanka and the Kandy Sports Club from the 14th to the 16th September at the Bogambara International Stadium.
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