Sri Lanka Tourism wins ‘Best Tourism Board’ at Global Tourism Awards 2024

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India, August 02 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has been awarded the prestigious "Best International Tourism Board" accolade at the Global Tourism Awards 2024, held in New Delhi, India today.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau said that this annual event, organized by Travel World Online (TWO), honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry, shaping its landscape and driving positive change.

The award was presented to Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman of SLTPB, in the presence of Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando who attended as the Guest of Honour.

The selection was made by a jury headed by Nakul Anand, former Executive Director of ITC.

Commenting on the achievement, Nalin Perera, Managing Director of SLTPB, expressed gratitude to the jury for recognizing the bureau’s dedication and commitment.

He highlighted the bureau’s continuous promotional efforts to position Sri Lanka as a premier tourism destination. Perera also said that recent accolades and international endorsements from media and travel influencers have contributed to this prestigious recognition. He extended thanks to all stakeholders in the travel industry for their support.

Sri Lanka Tourism has seen significant growth, attracting 1,198,059 tourists up to July 31, 2024, marking a 56% increase compared to 2023. The bureau remains confident in reaching its target of 2.3 million tourists by the end of the year.

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wickrama Wijayasiri Saturday, 03 August 2024 12:38 AM

They say that the Proof Is In The Pudding. If we are the best, where have the tourists gone? The stats indicate that the flow is down to a trickle. It is also the quality of tourists too, We seem to attract tourists with almost empty pockets. :-) What made them to adjudicate that we are the best, I wonder???

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Background of the Organisation Awarding the Certification Saturday, 03 August 2024 12:08 PM

Is The company or organisation issuing the award a world renowned entity?

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FIND A WAY TO SEND THESE SCAMMERS, DRUG PEDDLERS, MONEY LAUNDERERS AND PROSTITUTES BACK TO THEIR COUNTRIES ON THE NEXT FLIGHT OR JAIL UNTIL THEY ARE DEPORTED. Saturday, 03 August 2024 01:19 AM

scammers, money launderers, drug peddlers, prostitutes and others coming into the country as tourists, looks like they are in the count too!!! In many developed countries they make sure those coming into their country have accommodation booked or arranged and funds to support them through their entire stay. all suspected entries are grilled at the luggage checking area and if required taken for further questioning into a room. If they feel the passenger is not being honest, they call up the contact/s given to see if the responses are accurate, as some foolish come in with information on their phones or documents, letters/addresses which at times are evidence they have come in to work.

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Gabriella Saturday, 03 August 2024 02:25 AM

You gave got to be joking! It is definitely an early April Fools joke. Everything Harin "touches" turns to s..t. The tourism industry is thriving because of bloggers who think spending Rupees 350 on food that could give a person food poisoning is good value.

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Nim Saturday, 03 August 2024 08:12 AM

Something praiseworthy.. good job

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Hatim Saturday, 03 August 2024 08:46 AM

Congratulations to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau for being awarded "Best International Tourism Board". Your efforts in positioning Sri Lanka as a top destination are commendable. We hope you continue to collaborate with tourism stakeholders to promote sustainable and long-term growth, keeping up with emerging trends and traveler expectations.

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Tax Payer Saturday, 03 August 2024 09:17 AM

Congratulations, but what is the reason for the Clown costume?

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Onlooker Saturday, 03 August 2024 11:19 AM

Is the awarding authority a fly by night set up quite happy to give recognition to the highest bidder. Knowing Harin this is the most likely.

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Soori Maripalan Saturday, 03 August 2024 04:36 PM

Why this Pimpi Harin is there? There should be only officials!!

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silva Saturday, 03 August 2024 04:36 PM

It would be interesting to know who lost if Sri Lanka is the winner

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Kudulansa Saturday, 03 August 2024 05:32 PM

The credit should go to Arin who wants to make Sri Lanka a part of India. He will soon get the Indian citizenship. Tourists don't even have proper toilet facilities at places such as Sigiriya rock eventhough they are charged a heafty sum of 35 usd. Tourists visiting Sri Lanka have been doing a great job promoting the island. We don't need a Tourist Board and a minister like Arin.

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