Sri Lanka welcomes one millionth tourist

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In a significant milestone for the country's tourism industry, Alex Mazkov, a Russian national, who arrived at the Katunayake Airport today (26) with his family was welcomed as Sri Lanka’s one-millionth tourist.

To celebrate this milestone, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau organized a special ceremony at the airport's arrivals terminal. Mazkov and his family were warmly welcomed by officials and presented with traditional Sri Lankan garlands and souvenirs. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila

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Tourist Wednesday, 27 September 2023 10:34 AM

Is this the Tourist with the private Jet and the private Jacht mr. Präsident? Only very poor gast came. I have seen all luxury's hotel in Sri lanka not one is luxury only 1-3 Stars. All the Hotel over the week empty. On weekend sri Lankan, Indien and mor of this. No stiel, no dress only bad looking.

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Uzair Wednesday, 27 September 2023 01:38 PM

A very sweet gesture from Sri Lankan tourism. I wish SL a bright future. They have had quite a few difficult challenges over the last few years. Let's hope they hit two million soon!

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