Sri Lanka still has not reached the heights of becoming a tourist paradise – Observations written by Dr.Harold Gunatillake OAM Holiday as a Leisure- destination The current status of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is not just optimistic, but also promising. With continued promotional efforts and significant improvements in infrastructure and services, the country is poised not only to sustain but also to experience substantial growth in its tourism sector in the coming years. This growth potential makes Sri Lanka an attractive destination for prospective investors in the tourism industry. Sri Lanka, a small tropical island, has shown remarkable resilience in the face of its long history, from prehistoric times to foreign invasions, colonisation, uprisings, and natural disasters. These challenges have not hindered its progress but have contributed to its unique character. Today, it stands as a nation with a promising future, offering many facilities and attractions for tourists. This paper ...

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Sri Lanka Tourism B2B Meetings and Roadshow – By Wimal Kannangara Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – April 2024 Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau hosted the first ever Sri Lanka Tourism Business to Business (B2B) Meetings and Roadshow in Brisbane on 19 March 2024. Attended by the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Australia, Mrs Chithranganee Wagishwara, Consul General for Sri Lanka in Victoria, Sandith Samarasinghe, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu, and Ex Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland, Anton Swan, with nearly 50 delegates representing 32 travel and tourism companies in Sri Lanka and an equal number of Australia based companies, the roadshow was a great success. The evening started with B2B Interactive Meetings and Networking followed by an opening ceremony, keynote speeches and a 3 course dinner. The theme of the roadshow was “Sri Lanka: You’ll Come Back for More”. Statistics ...

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