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Umbrella national tourism organisation launched

The new Sri Lanka Association of Travel and Tourism (SLATT) was launched at the BMICH on Monday, bringing the country's inbound and outbound travel and tourism sectors under one umbrella.

Tourism Minister Gamini Lokuge was the chief guest.

The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) and Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) has been amalgamated to form the new Association which will act as a joint front to promote Sri Lanka as an attractive destination.

The new Association, although linking the outbound and inbound sectors will be operated by two independent executive committees comprising 12 members, headed by independent Chairmen.

Each sector will be further classified into large, medium and small zones including specialised segments such as eco and adventure tourism.

The Association's Committee of Management comprises a President, Vice President and the two Chairmen of the destination and outbound divisions.

The SLATT's founder President-elect Udaya Nanayakkara said that SLATT has created history while paving the way for greater cooperation that will bolster the industry to greater heights.

Other members of the Management Committee include Vice President Vasantha Leelananda (a former SLAITO Chairman and Managing Director of Walkers Tours Ltd), Chairman Destination Management sector Gehan M. Perera (SLAITO Chairman and Managing Director of Aitken Spence Travels Ltd, Chairman Outbound sector Trevor Rajaratnam. (TG)

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