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Ambassador-Designate Addressed Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) in Bangkok at Promotional Luncheon

Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka attends 8th South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development in New Delhi

The Eighth South and South-West Asia Forum on Sustainable Development has taken place in New Delhi, India from 11th to 12th November 2024, co-hosted by the NITI Aayog of the Government of India and Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator, with a strong call for renewed commitment, accelerated efforts and innovative solutions to meet development ambitions. The Ambassador & Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was invited to attend the forum.

Promoting Buddhist Religious Tourism: Sri Lanka and Thailand Collaborate on ‘Solosmastana’ Documentary

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Public Broadcasting Service of Thailand (Thai PBS), are producing a documentary on ‘Solosmastana’, featuring the 16 sacred religious sites of Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to strengthen Buddhist religious tourism between the two nations, highlighting shared cultural and spiritual heritage.

Recalling the long tradition of friendly relationship between Sri Lanka and Thailand, which has been flourishing on the bedrock of Theravada Buddhism, Ambassador-Designate Mrs. Samantha K. Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka offers for Thai travelers with different interests, a very authentic and diverse array of travel experience. “the Siam chapter of Sri Lanka and Lankawamsa in Thailand, to Kandy and Ayutthaya sister cities, excellent irrigation technologies and heritage, the wellness and spiritual activities to Buddhist tourism trail, are all in offer to experience within a short duration of time” she said. Mrs. Jayasuriya made these comments addressing a group of about 30 Thai outbound Travel Agents at a promotional luncheon jointly organized by the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) in Bangkok and NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka.

She further said “from Marco Polo who in the 13 Century identified Sri Lanka as the finest island of its size in the world, the present day travel market too has recognized Sri Lanka as the No 1 travel destination”.

The event also provided an opportunity to introduce the ‘visa fee free scheme’ offered by the Government of Sri Lanka to travelers from 48 countries including Thailand which is valid until 31st of January 2020. Interactive dialogue with senior officers of Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) and travel agents who attended the event helped to get a better insight about new trends and interests of Thai travelers.

Mr. Anil Sirimanna, First Secretary (Commerce), Ms. Saritha Ranatunga, Second Secretary of the Sri Lanka Embassy and Dr. Damian Fernando, Chief Operating Officer-Inbound of NKAR Travels & Tours (Pvt) LTD and 30 Thai travel agents participated at the event and discussion promoting the ‘So Sri Lanka’ brand.

Embassy of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
16 August 2019

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