Thursday, July 11, 2024 On July 10th, 2024, Sri Lanka Tourism partnered with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) to host a unique networking event aboard a cruise along the Ganges River. Targeted towards Kolkata’s travel-trade and media sectors, the event highlighted Sri Lanka’s vibrant cultural traditions and varied natural scenery, aiming to foster significant business relationships and alter the prevailing views of this picturesque island nation. The event kicked off with notable personalities in attendance, including Mr.
Thisum Jayasuriya, Chairman of the SLCB; Mr. Manav Soni, Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of India’s Eastern Region Chapter; Mr. Bilolaksha Das, Chairman of the Travel Agents Federation of India’s Eastern India Chapter; Mr.
Dammika Kulathunga, Northern India Manager for SriLankan Airlines; Mr. Debjit Dutta, Chairman of the West Bengal Chapter of the Indian Association of Tour Operators; Mr. Sanjiv Mehra, President of SKAL International – India; Mr.
Amin Asghar, President of the Kolkata Chapter of SKAL International; and Ms. Malkanthi Welikala, Marketing Manager at the SLCB. Sri Lanka – A Destination That Calls You Back Embracing the captivating slogan “Sri Lanka – You’ll Come Back for More,” the event was designed to captivate Indian tourists by showcasing the rich array of travel experiences available in Sri Lanka.
The gathering in Kolkata saw approximately 300 local trave.
