MICE Group gets warm welcome

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The 40 member MICE buyers and six travel writers were received with the traditional warmth of Sri Lankans at the welcome dinner by Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) with the participation of SriLankan Airlines.

SLCB with the approval of the Minister of Tourism Navin Dissanayake, proceeded with the project where the MICE buyers were hosted for a round trip, workshop and a meeting with the industry members after the round tour. The tour is handled by Professional Association of Conferences and Exhibitions.

In his speech, SLCB CEO Vipula Wanigasekera said, “Seeing is believing and that is the theme of this program where the buyers can have a firsthand experience about the facilities, location and expertise of the MICE industry. The group is accompanied by SLCB Assistant Manager Peumi Peiris and SLAPCEO President Ziyan Ameen.