Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has announced of holding its 66th Convention in Sri Lanka from 19th – 22nd April 2022. TAAI was invited Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Board (SLTPB) and Sri Lankan Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) to host the convention in Sri Lanka.
A tripartite Agreement was signed on 23rd February 2022 between the parties in Colombo. Sri Lankan counterparts shall be extending full support in terms of accommodation, logistics and all arrangements to welcome around 400-500 delegates from India, TAAI President Jyoti Mayal informed.
This convention shall not only strengthen bilateral tourism ties between the two countries but, will act as a catalyst in reviving the travel industry for both countries post the pandemic, she added. We shall create opportunities to sell products of Sri Lanka as a tourism destination but also shall be promoting Incredible India to local Sri Lankan stakeholder partners, Mayal added.
Jay Bhatia, Vice President stated that TAAI Conventions (Indian Travel Congress) are the most eagerly awaited events of the Travel & Tourism industry not only in India but in the overseas markets as well. The visibility this annual event of TAAI brings to the global tourism stakeholders is fantastic. “We are excited and are looking forward to a great opportunity after nearly 2 decades to come back to Sri Lanka for our Congress,” Bhatia said.
Present on the occasion from SLTPB and SLAITO to sign the MoU were Managing Director of SLTPB KPP Siriwardana, DP Daluwatte, Director Events, President of SLAITO Thilak Weerasinghe, IPP Maheen Kariyawasan, along with their core teams and committee members and the 4 National Office Bearers of TAAI.
