[:en]Sri Lanka participates in UITT 2013 and UTF 2013
25-29 March 2013
Amidst heavy snow fall of more than 20 inches, according to the Forecast Department in the State Weather Service the largest amount to fall in one weekend since records began in 1889, and the Government declaring Monday a day off for all state workers in the capital, the Sri Lankan delegation led by the Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga continued with the Mega Tourism Road Show in Kiev, Ukraine. On 25 March the delegation participated in the renowned “Ukrainian Travel Forum” and on 27 March the delegation participated in the renowned “Ukraine International Travel and Trade Exhibition”.
On 25 March, Sri Lanka received another accolade by been invited by the organizers as the country partner of the 10th Ukrainian Travel Forum (spring). The Ambassador was the “Chief Guest” at the opening ceremony which was attended by Mr. Arkady Maslov, founder and General Director of the Ukrainian Tourist Forum and representatives of about 70 countries and 30 hotel companies.
The Ambassador who delivered the welcome note at the press conference, firstly, thanked the country and the nation profusely for the excellent upbringing that was inculcated in him. The Ambassador said during the last six years the diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Ukraine has strengthen than before and the visit of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2010 has allowed the significant growth in trade relations between two countries. Further, he stated the tourist arrivals from Ukraine have marked a remarkable growth of 124 per cent in 2012 whilst attracting more than twenty two thousand Ukrainian tourists. He also spoke about the opening of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport which has a passenger terminal equipped with the latest state of the art technologies in the field of aviation service.
This event was followed by the workshop for tour operators and gracefully accepting an invitation by the organizers the Ambassador delivered the first lecture of the day on Sri Lanka for nearly 90 minutes. During his lecture the Ambassador covered salient points such as history, climatic conditions, major tourist attractions, major cities, visa procedures and recent infrastructure developments in the spheres’ of socio – economic and tourism.
The photo exhibition arranged by the Embassy was the centre piece of the opening of the UTF 2013, and covered visits of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Republic of Kazakhstan. It also displayed major tourist destinations of the country namely; Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Sigiriya, Pinnawela and Nuwara Eliya along with scenic and pristine beaches along both Western and Eastern coast, Sri Lankan cuisine, traditional dancing and wild life.
The promotional events were held Ukraine International Travel and Trade Exhibition. The Ukraine International Travel and Tourism exhibition (UITT) is the largest and most important travel industry event in Ukraine. It attracts key international travel industry players looking to promote their products and increase their presence in the Ukrainian market. Representatives from all over the world come to UITT travel exhibition to develop new international channels to increase the volume of tourism and investment in their respective countries. UITT is an effective way to develop trade and tourism, allowing visitors the opportunity to exploit the presence of 750 exhibitors and exchange ideas and experiences. This year also, the Embassy with the collaboration of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau arranged the Sri Lankan stand with participants of Sri Lankan stand been Concord Travels, Aitken Spence Travels, Jetwing Travels, Delux Holidays, Royal Holidays, Mt. Lavinia Hotel and Bernard Tours.
[:ru]Шри-Ланка участвует в UITT 2013 и UTF 2013
25-29 Марть 2013
Среди тяжелых падения снега более 20 дюймов, по данным Департамента прогнозирования в государственном метеорологической службы наибольшее количество падать в один уик-энд с момента начала в 1889 году, и правительство объявить понедельник выходной день для всех государственных служащих в столице, Шри-Ланки делегация во главе с Послом Удаянга Виратунга продолжил Мега Туризм Road Show в Киеве, Украина. 25 марта делегация приняла участие в знаменитом «Украинской Travel Forum» и 27 марта делегация приняла участие в знаменитом «Украина международных поездок и торговли Выставка».
25 марта, Шри-Ланка получила награду от другого были приглашены организаторами в качестве страны партнера 10 украинского Travel Forum (весна). Посол был «главный гость» на церемонии открытия которой приняли участие г-н Аркадий Маслов, основатель и генеральный директор Украинского Форума по туризму и представители около 70 стран и 30 гостиничных компаний.
Посол, который произнес приветственную записку на пресс-конференции, во-первых, поблагодарил страну и нацию обильно за отличную воспитания, была внедрена в него. Посол сказал, в течение последних шести лет дипломатических отношений между Шри-Ланкой и Украины усилить, чем раньше, и визит Его Превосходительства М.Раджапаксе в 2010 году позволило значительный рост торговых отношений между двумя странами. Кроме того, он заявил, что турпоток из Украины отмечен значительный рост 124 процентов в 2012 году во время привлечения более двадцати двух тысяч украинских туристов. Он также рассказал об открытии международного аэропорта Mattala Раджапакса, который имеет пассажирский терминал, оснащенный по последнему слову современными технологиями в области авиационной службы.
Это событие сопровождалось семинар для туроператоров и изящно принять приглашение от организаторов посол доставил первую лекцию в день на Шри-Ланке в течение почти 90 минут. Во время своей лекции посол покрыты основные моменты, такие как история, климатических условий, основных туристических достопримечательностей, крупных городах, визовых процедур и последние развития инфраструктуры в сферах «социально — экономических и туризма.
Фотовыставка организована Посольством был центром часть открытия UTF 2013, и покрыты визиты Его Превосходительство М.Раджапаксе, президент Шри-Ланки в Российской Федерации, Украине и Республике Казахстан. Это также отображается основных туристических направлений страны именно; Анурадхапура, Полоннарува, Дамбулла, Канди, Сигирия, Pinnawela и Нувара Элия наряду с живописными и нетронутых пляжей вдоль западной, и восточной побережье Шри-Ланки, кухни, традиционными танцами и дикой жизни.
Рекламные мероприятия проводились Украина международных поездок и торговли выставка. Украины Международный Путешествия и туризм выставка (UITT) является крупнейшим и самым важным событием индустрии туризма в Украине. Он привлекает ключевых международных игроков турбизнеса, желающих продвигать свою продукцию и увеличить свое присутствие на украинском рынке. Представители со всего мира приезжают в UITT путешествия выставки разработать новые международные каналы, чтобы увеличить объем туризма и инвестиций в своих странах. UITT является эффективным способом развития торговли и туризма, что позволяет посетителям возможность эксплуатировать наличие 750 экспонентов и обмена идеями и опытом. В этом году также, Посольство в сотрудничестве с Бюро развитию туризма Шри-Ланки расположены Шри-Ланки стоять с участниками Шри-Ланки стенде были Конкорд Путешествия, Aitken Spence Путешествия, Jetwing Путешествия, Delux Праздники, Royal Holidays, Mt. Лавиния Отель и Бернар Туры .
25-29 March 2013
Amidst heavy snow fall of more than 20 inches, according to the Forecast Department in the State Weather Service the largest amount to fall in one weekend since records began in 1889, and the Government declaring Monday a day off for all state workers in the capital, the Sri Lankan delegation led by the Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunga continued with the Mega Tourism Road Show in Kiev, Ukraine. On 25 March the delegation participated in the renowned “Ukrainian Travel Forum” and on 27 March the delegation participated in the renowned “Ukraine International Travel and Trade Exhibition”.
On 25 March, Sri Lanka received another accolade by been invited by the organizers as the country partner of the 10th Ukrainian Travel Forum (spring). The Ambassador was the “Chief Guest” at the opening ceremony which was attended by Mr. Arkady Maslov, founder and General Director of the Ukrainian Tourist Forum and representatives of about 70 countries and 30 hotel companies.
The Ambassador who delivered the welcome note at the press conference, firstly, thanked the country and the nation profusely for the excellent upbringing that was inculcated in him. The Ambassador said during the last six years the diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Ukraine has strengthen than before and the visit of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa in 2010 has allowed the significant growth in trade relations between two countries. Further, he stated the tourist arrivals from Ukraine have marked a remarkable growth of 124 per cent in 2012 whilst attracting more than twenty two thousand Ukrainian tourists. He also spoke about the opening of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport which has a passenger terminal equipped with the latest state of the art technologies in the field of aviation service.
This event was followed by the workshop for tour operators and gracefully accepting an invitation by the organizers the Ambassador delivered the first lecture of the day on Sri Lanka for nearly 90 minutes. During his lecture the Ambassador covered salient points such as history, climatic conditions, major tourist attractions, major cities, visa procedures and recent infrastructure developments in the spheres’ of socio – economic and tourism.
The photo exhibition arranged by the Embassy was the centre piece of the opening of the UTF 2013, and covered visits of His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Republic of Kazakhstan. It also displayed major tourist destinations of the country namely; Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Sigiriya, Pinnawela and Nuwara Eliya along with scenic and pristine beaches along both Western and Eastern coast, Sri Lankan cuisine, traditional dancing and wild life.
The promotional events were held Ukraine International Travel and Trade Exhibition. The Ukraine International Travel and Tourism exhibition (UITT) is the largest and most important travel industry event in Ukraine. It attracts key international travel industry players looking to promote their products and increase their presence in the Ukrainian market. Representatives from all over the world come to UITT travel exhibition to develop new international channels to increase the volume of tourism and investment in their respective countries. UITT is an effective way to develop trade and tourism, allowing visitors the opportunity to exploit the presence of 750 exhibitors and exchange ideas and experiences. This year also, the Embassy with the collaboration of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau arranged the Sri Lankan stand with participants of Sri Lankan stand been Concord Travels, Aitken Spence Travels, Jetwing Travels, Delux Holidays, Royal Holidays, Mt. Lavinia Hotel and Bernard Tours.
