Sri Lanka takes centre stage at TITF-2020 Tour Fair in Thailand

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Thailand, together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), coordinated and facilitated the participation of 12 Sri Lankan travel and tour companies, at the 26th Thai International Travel Fair (TITF) hosted by the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) held from 16-19 January, at IMPACT Hall in Bangkok.

The cultural troupe of the Sri Lanka Army, led by Captain Ajith Ruwanpura, performed at the opening ceremony of the TITF and also at the Sri Lankan booth, showcasing its vibrant and colourful dancing and drumming items, attracting more visitors to the Sri Lankan pavilion. Ceylon Tea and a taste of Sri Lankan cuisine offered at the booth made it more appealing to the crowds visiting the booth, while creating awareness of Sri Lanka as an interesting and must-visit destination, which offers a rich array of attractions, was an offer which suits each and every one.

The beautifully decorated Sri Lanka pavilion was ceremonially opened by Sri Lankan Ambassador to Thailand, Samantha K. Jayasuriya, on 16 January and Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) President Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, representatives from the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Junior Manager Shirani Herath responsible for Thailand, Embassy First Secretary (Commerce) Anil Sirimanna and SriLankan Airlines Manager in Bangkok Riza Yusoof and the participating Sri Lankan tour agents joined in the opening of the Sri Lankan pavilion by lighting the traditional oil lamp amidst the rhythms of the ‘magulbera’.

Jetwing Travels, Ya Tours, Nawamini Travels, Karusan Travels, Ayubowan Tours and Travels, Red Apple Travel and Holidays, Aitken Spence Travels, Ceylon Tours, Jagath Tours, Savari Travels, NKAR Travels and Daya Holidays Ltd. participated from Sri Lanka in the TITF 2020, which is the largest tour fair in Thailand which promotes a wide range of tourism products and related services, drawing approximately 400,000 visitors, including tour operators, travel agents, hoteliers, media personnel and consumers.