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Miththapala to address International Conference on Ecotourism in Taiwan

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Srilal Miththapala , who has been in the forefront of advocating Sustainable Tourism Development and Ecotourism in Sri Lanka has been invited to deliver one of the key note speeches at the International Conference on Eco Tourism in Taiwan, scheduled for the 19th and 20th of November 2021 .


The conference, which will be held virtually/on line is being organised by the Taiwan Ecotourism Association (TEA).  There will be three sessions spread over the two days, and many distinguished speakers will be making presentations. 


In session 1 under the theme ‘Response to the Developing  Trend  of Ecotourism under COVID-19’, Srilal will be delivering the keynote titled ‘Protecting Biodiversity – Post CoVid Tourism?’


Srilal was CEO of Serendib Leisure for over 10 years, and then spearheaded the Ceylon Chamber /EU project, SWITCH ASIA Greening Sri Lanka hotels successfully for four years. He is now retired and engages in consultancy work with the ADB, GiZ and MDF (an Australian multi-country initiative). He serves on the boards of Laugfs Leisure and the Asian Eco Tourism Network.