Classic Travel opens branch at World Trade Centre

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Classic Travel, the IATA accredited subsidiary of Expolanka Holdings PLC, specializing in providing a total travel solution to both the corporate and leisure marketsrecently opened its new branch office at level 12, East Tower, World Trade Centre

Hanif Yusoof, Group CEO of Expolanka declared open the new office together with Saif Yusoof, Director, Classic Travel in the presence of the Classic Travel Management team led by Chief Executive Officer, Suresh Mendis, and all staff of group entities Expo Rail and Akquasun.

Speaking at the event Suresh Mendis, CEO said “our business is with people, and we believe in going to our customers. The main objective of opening a counter at WTC is to reach & serve the existing and new clients based in and around the WTC area. Our counter at WTC will replicate all services provided by the head office, with the same level of customer service we are renowned for.”

Strategically located in Colombo& key outstation locations, Classic is the only travel agent in Sri Lanka to be open 24 hours, 365 days of the year. Passengers can call or walk in anytime to obtain flight information, purchase air tickets, book hotels or even to discuss holiday travel plans.

Classic Travel introduced a 24-hour In-House Photo Studio, another first in the market. Classic customers can get their photographs for visas or passports free of charge enabling them to complete their total travel related work at the same location.

Named the number 1 preferred sales agent for Star Cruises Singapore which is the leading cruise liner in the Asia Pacific region, Classic is a direct agent to all airlines represented in Sri Lanka and is ranked within the top 03 travel agents for all the major airlines. Identifying the importance of Hambantota as a hub of the Sri Lankan transport system, Classic Travel has recently been awarded the PSA for Sri Lankan Airlines in Hambantota.

Expolanka Holdings PLC is a diversified conglomerate with interests in Freight & Logistics, Travel & Leisure, International Trading & Manufacturing and Investments & Services sectors. The Group has a global presence in over 16 countries and 44 cities with 60 subsidiaries and joint venture companies