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Chairman. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) No. 80, Galle Road, Colombo - 03. Mr. Nalin Perera. Director General. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) No. 80, Galle Road, Colombo - 03. Mr. S. L. Naseer. Additional Secretary - Development. ... Sri Lanka Tourism, therefore, does not endorse or accept any responsibility for ...

Media, Marketing & Communication · With over 20 plus years of experience in a wide variety of professional capacities in Corporate Sri Lanka; Chalaka's responsibilities in the numerous roles played have involved driving profitability and efficiency, developing new business opportunities and expansion and the growth and development of high performing teams.<br>A well networked and ...

Sri Lanka Tourism is set to embark on its most comprehensive global campaign in over a decade, with an ambitious two-phased strategy aimed at transforming the perception of the country and positioning it as a premier travel destination. With an investment of Rs. 1.6 billion, the global campaign will have a short-term three-month campaign ...

January 25, 2024 at 8:17 PM. The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee recently. The Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness (CTC) is one of the technical committees of the UNWTO and it is a subsidiary organ ...

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has appointed new heads to the three key tourism agencies. Priantha Fernando has been made the Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and Chalaka Gajabahu as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. Shirantha Peiris has been made the Chairman of Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. ..

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu expressed optimism about the tourism industry's recovery, stating that 2024 is poised to be a significant year for the destination after multiple and unique challenges it faced during the past few years. Speaking during the first-ever Sri Lanka Tourism roadshow in Australia's multi-cities, he highlighted the resilience as a ...

January 24, 2024 10:17 pm. The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee recently. The Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness (CTC) is one of the technical committees of the UNWTO and it is a subsidiary organ of ...

New Chairman appointed to Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau June 4, 2018 10:27 pm A veteran in the marketing field, Mr. Seneviratne takes over as Chairman of SLTPB at a crucial juncture with the long-awaited global promotion campaign about to get off the ground, the ministry said.

January 29, 2019. font size. Well-known business leader Kishu Gomes has been appointed the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotional Bureau. Gomes worked with Caltex for over 18 years and served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chevron Lubricants Lanka for many years. He resigned from the top post of the company in May, last year ...

Sri Lanka has set for itself a target of reaching the 2019 tourist arrival numbers by 2023 and Sri Lanka Tourism has taken several measures to get there. Cha...

The Tourism Act No 38 of 2005 came into effect in October 2007, replacing the Sri Lanka Tourist Board Act No 10 of 1966, which was in effect for the past 41 years. In terms of the provisions contained in the new act, the Tourism Development Fund was legally constituted, with 2 main sources, (1/3rd of the Airport Tax collections and 1% of the ...

By: Staff Writer January 25, Colombo (LNW): The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu has been elected as the Vice Chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Competitiveness Committee recently. The Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness (CTC) is one of the technical committees of the UNWTO and it is a subsidiary organ of the Executive Council.

Chalaka Gajabahu, the chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, was recently chosen to serve as the Vice Chair of the Competitiveness Committee of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. One of the UNWTO's technical committees, the Committee on Tourism and Competitiveness (CTC), is a subordinate body of the Executive Council.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu announced on Wednesday that the SLTPB is set to enter into agreements with a consortium of global brands, both foreign and ...

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is the authoritative government body responsible for handling all marketing and promotional activities related to the travel and tourism industry of Sri Lanka. The Bureau headed by the Chairman, Managing Director and a Board of Directors comprising of representatives from the Tourist Hotels Association ...

Tuesday, 6 June 2017 00:56 - - 2513. Industry veteran Udaya Nanayakkara has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau by subject Minister John Amaratunga. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairman Paddy Vithana was the Acting Chairman of SLTPB. Industry analysts welcomed the appointment of Nanayakkara, who ...

The Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs announced the appointment of Mr. Dehan Seneviratne as Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau with effect from 4th June 2018. A veteran in the marketing field, Mr. Seneviratne takes over as Chairman of SLTPB at a crucial juncture with the long-awaited global promotion ...

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) will roll out its global destination marketing blitz focusing on 16 key markets to boost arrivals. SLTPB Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu stated that the SLTPB Board has approved the thematic campaign and that the campaign has been shared with the Tourism Minister to obtain Cabinet approval.

Sri Lanka is keen to promote its all-in-one appeal that takes in adventure, wellness, culture, wildlife and nature, sun and sand; Nine Arches Bridge pictured. Officials said this is the first major promotion campaign in 15 years. Chalaka Gajabahu, chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, said: "We have appointed a strategic and ...

The newly appointed chairman received blessings of Buddhist clergy. Also present at the official event were Udaya Nanayakkara, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau; Prema Cooray, Chairman, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau; Board of Directors of the Bureau and well wishers.

Perera said that the industry kicked off 2024 with a robust increase in tourist arrivals and as at February 13, bringing over 100,000 arrivals and a total of 306,708 tourist arrivals for 2024 so far. Sri Lanka Tourism is very confident that the set target of 2.3 million tourists in 2024 or even more can be achieved with all stakeholders working ...

The Bureau headed by the Chairman, Managing Director and a Board of Directors comprising of representatives from the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour ...

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Chalaka Gajabahu said the new campaign will be done in three stages. The first initiative is the on-going 'Checking in' campaign until February which will tell Sri Lanka is ready to welcome the whole world with the country returning to stability. The subsequent stages will further expand on the ...

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Chalaka Gajabahu, shared that they are currently attracting interest from major hotel groups. Exciting developments such as the ITC Colombo ...

Present at the event was Pan Asia Bank Director/ceo Naleen Edirisingh­e along with UVA Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman N.G.R.D. Kumarawans­a, National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka Executive Officer Special Programmes Promotion Thilini Dilshani, Provincial Director Industry Developmen­t and Tourism Sector UVA Provincial ...