Sri Lanka Tourism marks a grand entry at the WTM 2024 in London , UK Source : Sri Lanka Tourism LinkedIn Sri Lanka made a remarkable entry at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2024 held in London with record number of trade delegation of over 100 industry participants, highlighting the nation’s commitment to revitalize and strengthening its tourism sector. This record-breaking participation underscores Sri Lanka’s dynamic push to position itself as a top global travel destination. The grand occasion was attended by HE Mr. Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the UK, Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism, and esteemed VVIPs like The Rt Hon. the Lord Naseby PC from the House of Lords and Her Grace Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland. Leaders from key tourism associations joined the occasion including Mr. Nalin Jayasundara, President of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO); Mr. ...
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The British Sri Lankan Association celebrates 10 years of achievement ESTABLISHED in 2014, BRISLA, a non-profitable and non-political organisation is now recognised as the leading voice for British Sri Lankans in the UK. The last 10 years has seen much change, with many advancements in technology, healthcare and education. Since its inception, BRISLA has been a champion for social integration, sustainable development and focused partnerships in the fields of business and health. During this time BRISLA has actively focussed on bringing communities together, to foster a cohesive and integrated society working towards achieving the best for all. The focus for 2024 is to foster ‘unity in diversity’. ...
Sri Lanka holds first ever fashion and textile tradeshow in UK Source:FT The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA), and Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), proudly presented the ‘Sourced Sri Lanka’ Fashion and Textile Tradeshow on 17 -18 June at the Royal Horticultural Hall in London. This landmark event, the first of its kind in the UK, showcased the best of Sri Lankan fashion and textiles with 80 exhibiting stalls. The event provided a unique platform for UK buyers and fashion enthusiasts to engage directly with Sri Lankan manufacturers and designers. Highlights included a fashion show, the launch of “Your Vital Island” by High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama, and a panel discussion led by industry leaders and experts on the values and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s ...
Sri Lankan Migrant workers & Students are Lucky! But….? – By Dr Tilak S. Fernando Following a meeting former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama had with his counterpart Bernard Brice Kouchner in Paris, in 2009, with other senior French officials, on a three-day tour to Paris, it was agreed to accommodate job opportunities for migrants from Sri Lanka in France. It mainly dealt with professionals, skilled workers, and IT and natural science students. It was also proposed that a protocol be signed between the Governments of Sri Lanka and France in this connection, as per Dhamith de Silva in Paris, who has contacts with the IMO (the International Organisation for Migration and part of the United Nations) as the. IMO has connections with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries.) Luncheon at the cost of IOM. Yadmani of the IOM said a lunch was organised for the Sri ...
Competence of embassies key to promoting tourism, exports and investments Source:FT In an increasingly interconnected global economy, economic diplomacy has an integral role to play in foreign policy. Countries that have recognised this and adapted their foreign policy have reaped the benefits of strengthened economic and trade relations, promotion of the interests of their economy and companies, and enhanced international profile. However, this needs to be underpinned by all of the country’s Foreign Service resources, in coordination with its public administration in order to increase tourism exports, and investments. Sri Lanka, with over 55 missions in non-Commonwealth and Commonwealth countries, 13 consulates and three permanent missions at the United Nations must maximise the impact of its economic diplomacy efforts. ...
