Sri Lanka presents formal bid to hold SNAV Congress 2016

1 October 2015 06:30 pm - 0 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Backed by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris, the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) made a formal presentation of Sri Lanka’s bid to hold SNAV (Syndicat national des agents de voyages – National Travel Agents Association of France) Congress in Sri Lanka in 2016 to SNAV President Jean Pierre Mas.

The event took place at the Sri Lanka stand at IFTM (Top Resa) travel fair currently taking place in Paris from September 29. A country promotion organised by SLTPB preceded IFTM on September 28 with a press conference and interactive session with the industry.

Promotion Bureau’s Sarangi Thilakasena and Embassy Counsellor Alexi Gunasekera made presentations at a special country promotion at Hotel Colisee prior to the meeting with SNAV delegation on September 30. Sri Lanka cultural troupe specially flown to the event performed at all programmes including the daily events at the fair.

The bidding team, led by Tourism Development and Christian Affairs Deputy Minister Arundika Fernando consisted of government officials and industry members. Sri Lankan Ambassador in France Tilak Ranaviraja joined the Sri Lanka team offering the fullest support from the embassy with the Trade and Commerce Department. SNAV delegation was afforded a grand welcome with the traditional ushering by dancers into Sri Lanka pavilion.

Apart from handing over the formal bid by the Deputy Minister, the tourism associations presented their respective letters of assurances thus reaffirming that the bid is from a collective effort and commitment.

SNAV has held its congress in many countries before. Sri Lanka has been eyeing for this congress for some time but the time had not been conducive to hold it then.

“With the prevailing boom in tourism, getting a congress of this nature is vital for our industry at a time Sri Lanka is looking to entice high spending segments from Europe such as incentive travel from France,” said SLCB CEO Vipula Wanigasekera. SLCB spearheaded the bidding process over a few months with the industry members.

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 0

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Sri Lanka presents formal bid to hold SNAV Congress 2016

Comments - 0

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Sri Lanka weighs Open Skies amidst plans for national carrier privatization

Ranil Wickremesinghe caravan moves on despite barking dogs

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated

MIRROR CRICKET

Sahan Arachchige to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

New uterine loop for monkey birth control

Sajith avoids reception hosted for Iranian President

Do not be afraid to use weapons, Minister Alles tells police

Sahan Arachchige to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’

Dates confirmed for 78th Bradby Shield

SLAS appoints independent committee for investigation

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand