The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Philippines organized a familiarization tour for nine Filipino tour operator/agents, from March 29 to April 6, to increase awareness of Sri Lanka as a new travel destination and to establish linkages between Sri Lankan travel agents and Philippine travel agents.

During the eight-day tour, the participants explored various tourist attractions in Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Yala, Bentota and Colombo. This initiative helped to showcase Sri Lanka’s diverse offerings including luxurious resorts, beautiful beaches, wildlife, ancient heritage sites and world-renowned cuisine.

The highlights of the tour included a trip to the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and a visit to the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. The participants also visited the Ampitiya Church. They were entertained by a Udarata Cultural Show in the evening.

In addition, a networking session was organized between Sri Lanka travel agents and the Philippine tour agents on Tuesday (4) with the aim of establishing Sri Lanka’s presence in the Philippines as a preferred travel destination and promoting partnership and linkages. The session was followed by a dinner reception.

Key travel agents from the Philippines namely Goldlink Travel and Tours, Amazing Discoveries Travel and Tours, Gladex Travel Services, Travelite Travel & Tours Co., Gmach Travel Services, Traevents Co., Sarah Lea Travel and Tours, Richworld Travel and Tours, and Manawari Travel Inc. participated in the familiarization tour.

Source: http://www.dailynews.lk/2023/04/07/local/301000/filipino-travel-agents-visit-sri-lanka