Bangkok--29 Mar--eTurboNews
Sri Lanka Tourism wishes to thank the Airlines, Hotels, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Airport staff and all other Stakeholders in the tourism industry for the support and assistance given to manage the incident that took place yesterday which had an impact on tourism and related activities. We are happy to note that the Government of Sri Lanka has taken necessary steps to ensure that the air defense systems are strengthened and upgraded to ensure the prevention of such incidents in future.
According to the Chief of Defense Staff, Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera, “pursuant to yesterday’s incident all possible measures are being taken to strengthen and upgrade the air defense system to avoid, pre-empt and counter any recurrence of such terrorist offences”
SLTB with the assistance of Sri Lankan Airlines has initiated to update information on the flight operations at the Bandaranaike International Airport Katunayake. This can be accessed on the SLTB website, www.srilanka.travel
Sri Lanka Tourism calls on all partners both here and abroad to be confident on the ability of the travel and tourism industry in Sri Lanka to bounce back and retain our industry’s vibrancy.
Sri Lanka Tourist Board
80, Galle Road
Colombo — 03
Sri Lanka
E-mail — [email protected]
Tel : +94 11 2437061