Mega Tourism Caravan-6 Completed
29 May 10 June 2014
Friendly people with welcoming smiles, pristine beaches a rich culture preserved for over 2500 years – is the picture that comes to the mind of anyone who has known the island, when Sri Lanka is mentioned. Aptly named the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ due its unique scenic beauty, Sri Lanka has been the first choice destination of many a tourist across the world for centuries.
In keeping with the importance given to the Tourism Industry in his Policy Document; ‘Mahinda Chinthana’ or the vision for the future of Sri Lanka, His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapakse, whose visionary and astute leadership has infused new energy into the ‘Tourism Industry’ in Sri Lanka resulting in the industry assailing newer heights in the recent past.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation which has been playing a leading role in promoting Sri Lanka as an attractive tourist destination takes pride in announcing the launch of MEGA TOURISM CARAVAN 6 on the 29 May 2014, which will continue to showcase the ‘Beauty and Traditions of Sri Lanka’ across seven cities in Russia; Moscow-Kazan-Samara-Saratov-Volgograd-Rostov. This is the sixth consecutive time such a grand show has been organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation in the recent past, while the event in Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia is beign organized for the first time.
The untiring efforts of His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga who is the live wire behind this ‘Mega Show’ series, have already begun to pay dividends. The significant increase in the number of tourists travelling from CIS countries to Sri Lanka in the recent years is a clear testimony to sustained efforts of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation in promoting Sri Lanka as an attractive tourist destination.
The Mega Tourism Caravan 6 will wind its way through the seven cities showcasing the beauty and the traditions of Sri Lanka through Shopping Mall Activations, Workshops on Sri Lanka Tourism, Cultural Shows, Photo Exhibitions, Press Conferences and participation of world renowned Travel and Trade Fairs etc.
After completing the “Mega Tourism Caravan-6” road Show in Russia, His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga hosted the participants for a dinner at Hotel Cordon, in which there was also a certificate presentation as a token of appreciation to all the participants. H.E the Ambassador appreciated the efforts of all the participants including the dancers and other exhibitors representating various authorities assisted to make the Roadshow a success. Maj.Gen Crishantha De Silva, Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Samantha Pathirana HOC Embassy, Group Captain Ravindra Liyanagamage -Defence Attache, Mr. Viranga Bandara, Junior Manager of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Mr. Shermal Perera SriLankan Airline and Mr. Chandana Wickramasinghe also spoke in the event.
Participation of Siddhalepa, Leading Travel and Tour Operators of Sri Lanka and the unparalleled performances by the Dancing Guild of Maestro Chandana Wickramasinghe were the main anchors of this accomplishment. Collaboration and sponsorship of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the persevering and resolute leadership of His Excellency Udayanga Weeratunga duly supported by the staff enabled this mammoth campaign to become a reality and a success.
