In May 2025, a large cohort of BGTW members headed to Sri Lanka for its annual Guild Trip. Over ten days, our journalists, writers, photographers, bloggers and broadcasters explored the country from top to toe. Three itineraries ensure a diverse range of activities and coverage, bookended with the fun Gala ‘formalities’ of our annual, grand getaway.
Some of the selected resulting coverage (of 79 pieces and counting) includes:
- I rode Sri Lanka’s longest train journey – it was cheaper than a beer – The i Paper (print and online) by Ian Packham
- The dos and don’ts of travelling through Sri Lanka – Lonely Planet by Demi Perera
- Sri Lanka’s traditional Kandyan dance perfectly encapsulates passion, creativity and resilience of its people – Belfast Telegraph (print) by Domhnall O’Donoghue
- I flew to Sri Lanka for £177… and you can too – The Times by Tristan Rutherford
- Rolling into the Unknown: A Wheelchair Journey Through Sri Lanka – TravelBeginsat40 by Debbie North
- Regional coverage 24 May Western Daily News Mad Bad Beauty of these Jungle Roads See and
- On the road less travelled on an island full of beauty and mystery and Delightful sights, history and a touch of luxury – all Western Daily News (3x print DPS) by Martin Hesp
- Ceylon unmasked: the real story behind Sri Lanka’s traditional masks – Bradt Guides by Abi King
“My parents were crazy wildlife people’: meet the safari guide helping tourists experience Sri Lanka’s wild side” – The Guardian by Tristan Rutherford - The roads less travelled through Sri Lanka – Silver Travel Advisor by Jane Wilson
- Sri Lanka – Where All Gods Are Equal! – North East Post by Phil Hopkins
- Still Stopping for Tea – Yorkshire Post (print) by Lindsay Sutton
- Hip Hip Cooray! An Encore For Jetwing! – Lancashire Times by Phil Hopkins
- 15 Best Travel Experiences – Belfast Telegraph (print) by Domhnall O’Donoghue
- Sri Lanka on the Saturday Travel Show – Radio Bath by Lucy Daltroff
- Colombo No.7 Gin: A Botanical Journey Through Sri Lanka’s Spice Heritage – Andes Wines by Fran Bridgewater
- Sri Lanka: A destination poised for Halal Tourism Growth – Halal Travel Network by Shebs Alom
- Sri Lanka Beyond the Guidebook – Arbuturian by Jane Wilson
Thank you to everyone at Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka Travel and Jetwing Hotels for their support of the BGTW.
