Workshop with tour operator Connaissance
11 November, 2010
It is becomes a tradition to have a workshops devoted to Sri Lanka at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow. This winter season 2010/2011 will not be the exception to the rule. On 11th November, 2010 first workshop of winter series took place at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow in cooperation with the oldest travel company selling Sri Lanka Connaissance. More than 35 agents took part in the event.
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka H.E. Udayanga Weeratunga addressed participants. He informed them about the current situation in Sri Lanka Tourism industry, told about the country, main itineraries, heritage, cuisine, and visa formalities. His narration abounded in interesting funny stories, personal experience, and island ancient legends. His speech was accompanied with a nice photo presentation of Sri Lanka.
Then H.E. the Ambassador took part in a short drawing. Small useful presents reminding Sri Lanka were handed over to lucky agents, who know the island heritage, history and customs.
Director General of Connaissance travel company Mrs. Olga Arhipova informed participants about winter programs of the company and recommended hotels.
The event was concluded with a Sri Lankan lunch and best Ceylon tea. Agents could not only get some information about the country but to feel some taste of the Island of Paradise.
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