The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Iran, with the support of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry, organized a tourism promotion event “Destination Sri Lanka” at its Chancery premises in Tehran on 26 October 2021. Around 60 representatives from the travel trade, airlines, media and relevant other sectors in Iran were in attendance. The objective of the event was to promote Sri Lanka again as a favoured travel destination of Iranian tourists, after a long break due to the pandemic restrictions and solicit views on uplifting of Sri Lanka tourism.
Delivering opening remarks, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Iran Vipulatheja Wishwanath Aponsu welcomed the distinguished gathering and appreciated their commitment and interest to join hands with the Sri Lanka Embassy in promoting Sri Lanka, a destination well known for its unique characteristics, rich diversity, popular attractions and friendly people. While welcoming those in the audience to enjoy Sri Lanka’s warmth and hospitality, Ambassador sought their support to encourage at least 1% of total Iranian tourists to travel per year to Sri Lanka in line with the Embassy tourism plan.