Workshop for travel agents with ”Russian Express” travel company
09 February, 2009
On the 09th of February 2009 the Embassy of Sri Lanka took place in the workshop for travel agents. The event was organized in cooperation with tour operator RUSSIAN EXPRESS dealing with Sri Lanka and covered about 64 agents. H.E. the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Russian Federation Udayanga Weeratunga was the guest of honor on the event. The program of the meeting was completely devoted to Sri Lanka as the best destination within Asia.
During 1.5 hours H.E. the Ambassador was telling about the country, some aspects of traveling, customs and visa formalities, and souvenirs as well as the main historical heritage and ancient towns, culture and nature together with the main itinerary for tourists. During all time of the meeting participants had an opportunity to see the new images of Sri Lanka on the big screen.
The Ambassador announced the issue of the first audio guide CD on Russian language. It will be distributed among Russian and Sri Lankan travel companies for using in car and buses during the tour around the country. Embassy of Russian federation is continuing their work on the audio guide and is planning to issue the CD included the audio excursions about all main places of interest for Russian tourist such as Colombo, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, and Pinnawala together with nice story about tea, gems, ayurveda, spices, and dance.
All participants got presents from the Embassy such as video and brochures about Sri Lanka and the best Sri Lankan tea.
