The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand organized a Sri Lanka tourism promotion event at Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit on 14 February 2025, bringing together over 60 members of Thailand’s travel trade fraternity, to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries.
The leading Sri Lankan travel companies, Esna Holidays, Jetwing Travels and Sri Lanka Trip Advisor participated in the event, engaging with Thai travel agents and tour operators to promote Sri Lanka as a preferred travel destination. In addition, Esna Holidays and Jetwing Travels sponsored hotel package giveaways for guests through an exciting raffle draw.
Adding a vibrant cultural touch to the evening, the Sri Lanka Air Force dance troupe captivated the audience with a mesmerizing traditional Sri Lankan dance performance that showcased the island’s rich artistic heritage.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe in her welcome remarks emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it is a timely opportunity to enhance collaboration between the two countries in the tourism sector, especially as Sri Lanka is emerging as one of the best tourist destinations, attracting international visitors with its diverse natural beauty, wildlife, historical monuments, and rich culture.
Ambassador Edirisinghe further highlighted Sri Lanka’s remarkable recovery in the tourism sector, noting that the country welcomed 2.05 million international tourists in 2024. Ambassador Edirisinghe also expressed her delight that the two-millionth tourist to Sri Lanka was from Thailand, symbolizing the growing interest of Thai travelers in Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism offerings.
The event successfully strengthened partnerships between the Sri Lankan and Thai travel industries, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s position as a premier destination for Thai travelers.
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Bangkok
21 February 2025
