Lonely Planet chief due in Colombo

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The chief of international travel guide book publisher Lonely Planet is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in coming weeks, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Kishu Gomes said yesterday.

Lonely Planet last year ranked Sri Lanka as the top country for travel in 2019.

Gomes also emphasised that SLTPB will participate 55 mega events across the world to promote Sri Lanka tourism while setting up the right perception of the country among international travel industry.

Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga last week visited Thailand to promote Sri Lanka’s religious tourism among Thai travellers.

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BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 05 June 2019 11:17 AM

Take him on the 72 virgin tour of Shangrila, Anthonys Church etc and thereafter Lavatory Hero's tour of Minuwangoda, Negombo etc...

Dinesh Wednesday, 05 June 2019 01:26 PM

We all know why ministers travel to Thailand.. To promote our country!!

SL Wednesday, 05 June 2019 01:31 PM

We are not lonely,we got 72 virgins ..(still virgins)

Tony Wednesday, 05 June 2019 02:46 PM

How can a buffalo know the difference between a lavatory and the bush when it does the business in public down his his 4 legs.! Show him the way to halal butchers where he belong.

Sunil Wednesday, 05 June 2019 02:50 PM

Kishu you have done an excellent job. However we living in a very uncivilized society with brain less politicians and citizens.

LONELY MAN Wednesday, 05 June 2019 05:12 PM

LONELY planet and Sri Lanka is LONELY without Tourists after April 21 st 2019 .

Be Fair Wednesday, 05 June 2019 07:28 PM

Hope he will not be lonely

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