Ceylon Roots collaborates with International Police Association of Sri Lanka to boost tourism

156th Year Police Day celebration

6th International Young Police Officers’ Seminar Group with local officials

Training – 6th International Young Police Officers’ Seminar

Excursion to Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage – 2nd IPA International Hosting Sections Meeting

Session in progress – 6th International Young Police Officers’ Seminar

Training – 6th International Young Police Officers’ Seminar

In an effort to foster and facilitate an increase in tourism in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Roots recently successfully concluded two events in collaboration with the International Police Association of Sri Lanka (IPA). 

Despite the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s most recent economic and political instability, with a sense of normalcy gradually returning to the nation, both programs that were originally scheduled for 2020 were finally held this year. 

Nominated as Ground Handling Agent in Sri Lanka for the fifth consecutive year, the Ceylon Roots vision is to create memorable moments and island experiences for both inbound and outbound travel. With this, the team effectively accommodated the International Hosting Section Meetings which were held at the Cinnamon Grand and live streamed it for the benefit of international participants who were unable to physically attend the sessions. The second event carried out was the 6th International Young Police Officers’ Seminar on ‘Countering Modern Terrorism’ held at the STF Training School, Katukurunda, Kalutara with participants from over 12 countries and spanning four continents. 

Both groups toured many parts of the country, including the historical city of Kandy and the iconic Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage affirming that Sri Lanka is once again able to host tourists. 

Ceylon Roots’ pivotal role and partnership in these two significant events has undoubtedly been an invaluable opportunity for the tourism and travel industry to rebuild its credibility and confidence in the eyes of a global audience, despite negative international media coverage over the past few months. 

Ceylon Roots CEO and Chief Business Development Officer Leisure Dishan Perera said: “We are proud to have been nominated to handle these events with IPA Sri Lanka. We thank IPA Sri Lanka chapter Chairman cum Secretary General SDIG Asoka Wijethilake, for the opportunity given to us over the last five years. This has always allowed us to prove that Sri Lanka is a unique destination for travellers.” 

“We also take this opportunity to appreciate the steps taken by the new Government and newly elected President Ranil Wickremesinghe, for bringing back stability to the country. We are grateful to the Tourism Minister Harin Fernando MP, who has taken immediate measures to operate round tour programs for incoming tourists with the facility of allocating fuel allowances from designated locations island wide for tourist vehicles. This has surely helped us to rebuild the reputation of Sri Lanka as a must-visit destination.”

IPA Chairman SDIG Asoka Wijetilleka said: “It has been a pleasure working with Ceylon Roots over the last few years. Together, we have hosted several IPA international delegations on behalf of IPA Sri Lanka Chapter. The Ceylon Roots team has gone above the limit to make these events a success and have accommodated all our requirements, even at the last minute.”

Armed with several years of expertise and as one of Sri Lanka’s leading companies which operate multi-lingual tours across the country, Ceylon Roots is a subsidiary of Brown and Company PLC, under its strategic investment arm, Browns Investments. The prestigious Browns Group is one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified conglomerates, which manages a fast growing and valuable portfolio of brands across several key industry sectors, such as automotive; power generation; agriculture and plantation; pharmaceuticals; investments; marine and manufacturing as well as leisure.