Lanka Sportreizen gets contract to manage SriLankan Airlines’ stopover services

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The Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Friday approved awarding the contract for managing SriLankan Airlines’ stopover services to Lanka Sportreizen, following a national competitive procurement process.

“Lanka Sportreizen was the sole bidder to submit a substantial response, and the Standing Procurement Committee, appointed by the Cabinet, recommended the company for the role,” Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardena said during the post-Cabinet meeting media briefing on Saturday.

The stopover service aims to offer transit passengers an attractive opportunity to explore Sri Lanka during extended layovers, boosting tourism and providing an additional revenue stream for the national carrier.

The stopover program is part of SriLankan Airlines’ broader strategy to strengthen its appeal as a regional hub and enhance its competitive edge in the airline industry. It will offer customised packages for transit passengers, including accommodations, transport, and guided tours of key attractions across the country.

The proposal to this effect submitted by Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Services Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

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