Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau facilitated Sri Lanka’s participation at the Travel Fair -2019 organized by the National Association of Travel Agents of Singapore (NATAS) from 22 to 24 February 2019.
The Sri Lanka Pavilion at the Travel Fair was inaugurated by lighting the traditional Oil Lamp by Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore O.L. Ameer Ajwad, President of NATAS Steven Ler, Secretary General of NATAS Charles Tan and General Manager of NATAS Mohammed Ismail on 22 February 2019. The Acting High Commissioner presented Sri Lanka Tourism mementoes to the President, Secretary General and the General Manager of NATAS as tokens of appreciation.
NATAS is an industry led organisation representing the travel agents in Singapore. NATAS Travel Fair is the largest travel fair in Singapore where a record-breaking attendance by over 100,000 visitors participate annually. NATAS 2019 was attended by travel agents, hotels & resorts, airlines, cruises, attractions and National Tourism Promotion Organizations in the region.
The Sri Lanka Pavilion at NATAS 2019 was represented by six companies from Sri Lanka including two travel companies and four hotel companies namely Aitken Spence, Esna Holidays, Club Waskaduwa Beach Resort & Spa, Madulkelle Hotels and Lodges (Pvt.) Ltd, Theva Residency and Ballys Colombo along with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.
Sri Lanka’s participation at this year’s NATAS Travel Fair helped to introduce and promote the new logo “So Sri Lanka” in Singapore. A documentary on Sri Lanka tourism was sreened to showcase the diverse tourism products of Sri Lanka. A tea serving counter was organized to attract visitors to the pavilion by positioning Ceylon Tea brand image.
NATAS Travel Fair facilitated a platform for all major travel agencies to sell their travel packages including holiday deals, targeting main holiday destinations around the world. NATAS travel fair witnessed visitors of all ages, backgrounds and travelling styles exploring new destinations and experiences.
