More global partners for SriLankan Holidays
PATNERS: SriLankan Holidays is spreading its wings across India and
the Far East, tying up with franchise partners to woo more travellers
with tempting packages and holiday deals.
Leisure arm of national carrier SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan
Holidays celebrated a successful first year this April, as travellers
snapped up special offers and filled up airline seats to Sri Lanka, the
Maldives, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, China and India.
"SriLankan Holidays is now ready to expand", says General Manager,
SriLankan Holidays, Amith Sumanapala "and is actively mobilising a
global network of franchise operators."
There are already 17 franchises in operation across India and the
Middle East, with SriLankan Holidays looking to expand the network to
cover all online points in the Middle and Far East this year.
"We have found that offers on SriLankan Holidays have been very
popular among tourists, with many special deals being completely taken
up within the first few weeks of it being offered. We are also seeing
more people travelling," Sumanapala said.
Franchise holders or destination management companies will sell
holidays exclusively under the 'SriLankan Holidays' brand label and be
eligible to offer special rates on airfares and holidays to select
markets on the SriLankan Airlines network.
The franchise partners will arrange and co-ordinate all ground
services and also have the flexibility to tie up with any ground
operator in Sri Lanka or SriLankan Holiday's approved tour operator in
other online markets.
SriLankan Holidays has dished up a selection of value for money
offers with special package rates on airfares, hotel stays, airport
transfers and city tours.
It's 'Mega 999 deals recently offered travellers two extra nights for
just one additional rupee to regional hotspots like Bangkok, Kuala
Lumpur, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong and India.
"After our initial promotional run, which was a phenomenal success,
we are now looking forward to giving holidaymakers an entirely new
'world of memories' to cherish. We are always looking out for new and
innovative holiday ideas and to improve on the special promotions we
offer," Sumanapala said.
SriLankan Holidays has built up partnerships with hotels and tour
operators across SriLankan Airline's 51 destinations in 28 countries,
giving travellers a wider selection of holiday options .
Holiday makers to Sri Lanka can also fly aboard the SriLankan Air
Taxi, and enjoy a bird's eye view of the island and reach 14
destinations across the country, including Bentota, Koggala and
Dickwella in the south coast in less than 50 minutes. |