Priantha Fernando (@prianthaf) 's Twitter Profile
Priantha Fernando

@prianthaf

Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Professional with 50 years of experience in the field of Tourism.

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linkhttp://www.sltda.gov.lk calendar_today01-06-2022 13:58:54

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The Excise Department will renew liquor license of SLTDA establishments which have renewed licenses for 2021/22, for three months starting from 01st January 2023 as an incentive towards the tourism industry. #SLTDA #lka #liquorlicenserenewal #srilankatourism

The Excise Department will renew liquor license of SLTDA establishments which have renewed licenses for 2021/22, for three months starting from 01st January 2023 as an incentive towards the tourism industry.
#SLTDA #lka #liquorlicenserenewal #srilankatourism
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Clarification Regarding The ‘COVID 19’ Protocol and Procedures for ALL Inbound Travellers - released on 13th January 2023 #Sltda #lka #SLtourism #SriLanka #COVID19

Clarification Regarding The ‘COVID 19’ Protocol and Procedures for ALL Inbound Travellers - released on 13th January 2023
#Sltda #lka #SLtourism #SriLanka #COVID19
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The inaugural opening of the Sustainable Tourism Unit est w/ the support of UN Development #lka thru UN Developmentbiofin, took place this morning w/ the participation of Ms Azusa Kubota 久保田あずさ, Res Rep, @UNDP #lka & Mr Priantha Fernando, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority to promote sustainable practices in tourism.

The inaugural opening of the Sustainable Tourism Unit est w/ the support of <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> #lka thru <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>biofin, took place this morning w/ the participation of Ms <a href="/AzusaKubota/">Azusa Kubota 久保田あずさ</a>, Res Rep, @UNDP #lka &amp; Mr <a href="/PrianthaF/">Priantha Fernando</a>, Chairman, <a href="/sltda_srilanka/">Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority</a> to promote sustainable practices in tourism.
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Speaking at the event, Mr Priantha Fernando noted that #SriLanka needs to be positioned as a key #sustainable destination to have a competitive advantage in the global tourism industry. He highlighted the need for collective action to become the key forex-earning industry by 2027.

Speaking at the event, Mr <a href="/PrianthaF/">Priantha Fernando</a> noted that #SriLanka needs to be positioned as a key #sustainable destination to have a competitive advantage in the global tourism industry. He highlighted the need for collective action to become the key forex-earning industry by 2027.
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Ms Azusa Kubota 久保田あずさ, RR, UN Development #lka emphasized #SriLanka's unique position in offering a variety of experiences to tourists, & the work done thru BIOFIN w/ Tourism Sri Lanka & Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority since 2018. She reiterated UN Development's commitment to continue working closely together in future.

Ms <a href="/AzusaKubota/">Azusa Kubota 久保田あずさ</a>, RR, <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> #lka emphasized #SriLanka's unique position in offering a variety of experiences to tourists, &amp; the work done thru <a href="/UNDPbiofin/">BIOFIN</a> w/ <a href="/tourismlk/">Tourism Sri Lanka</a> &amp; <a href="/sltda_srilanka/">Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority</a> since 2018. She reiterated <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>'s commitment to continue working closely together in future.
Azusa Kubota 久保田あずさ (@azusakubota) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pleased to join the opening of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's #sustainable #tourism Unit this morning. Thru this Unit - est w/ BIOFIN, UN Development #lka aims to strengthen the Nat'l Sustainable Tourism Certification scheme & contribute towards the recovery of economy & livelihoods & branding.

Pleased to join the opening of <a href="/sltda_srilanka/">Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority</a>'s #sustainable #tourism Unit this morning. Thru this Unit - est w/ <a href="/UNDPbiofin/">BIOFIN</a>, <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> #lka aims to strengthen the Nat'l Sustainable Tourism Certification scheme &amp; contribute towards the recovery of economy &amp; livelihoods &amp; branding.
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Tourist arrivals during January 2023 surpasses 102,000 visitors. A 24.5% increase in comparison to January 2022. #sltda #lka #sltourism #tourism #srilanka #sosrilanka

Tourist arrivals during January 2023 surpasses 102,000 visitors. A 24.5% increase in comparison to January 2022.

#sltda #lka #sltourism #tourism #srilanka #sosrilanka
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Tourist arrivals during February 2023 surpass 107,600 visitors, an 11.5% increase in comparison to February 2022. The total number of tourist arrivals for 2023 as of February's end is 210,184. #sltda #lka #sltourism #tourism #srilanka #SoSriLanka

Tourist arrivals during February 2023 surpass 107,600 visitors, an 11.5% increase in comparison to February 2022. The total number of tourist arrivals for 2023 as of February's end is 210,184.

#sltda #lka #sltourism #tourism #srilanka #SoSriLanka
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Participated at the inauguration of the Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2023 organized with the aim of positioning Sri Lanka as a much sought-after MICE destination. Organized by Sri Lanka Convention Bureau in colab with SriLankan Airlines. Held from March 13-15, at Shangri-La Colombo #lka #sltourism #sltda

Participated at the inauguration of the Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2023 organized with the aim of positioning Sri Lanka as a much sought-after MICE destination. Organized by <a href="/MICE_Srilanka/">Sri Lanka Convention Bureau</a> in colab with <a href="/flysrilankan/">SriLankan Airlines</a>. Held from March 13-15, at <a href="/ShangriLaCMB/">Shangri-La Colombo</a> 
#lka #sltourism  #sltda
Harin Fernando (@fernandoharin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tourists organized by Raid Amazones on a special charter flight form France to SL for a 9 day adventure competition for over 200 ladies #visitsrilanka

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Priantha Fernando My latest 60-second YouTube musing. Asia Minute with Curtis S Chin Ep 38: #SriLanka—Island without Equal. Enjoy! youtube.com/watch?v=O2PaEt…

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Constructive dialogue & collaboration vital for thriving tourism. We intervened on MRR issue to protect SMEs. Open to revisiting decision if needed. Unite, enhance offerings, unlock tourism potential! ft.lk/front-page/Tou… Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority #sltourism #tourism

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#Israel airlines have 'consistently' requested to station their own armed security on board flights visiting #SriLanka, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority chief Priantha Fernando tells Sulochana Ramiah M. "Major markets generating a significant number of tourists are Russia, India and China."

#Israel airlines have 'consistently' requested to station their own armed security  on board flights visiting #SriLanka,  <a href="/sltda_srilanka/">Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority</a> chief <a href="/PrianthaF/">Priantha Fernando</a> tells <a href="/sulorammohan/">Sulochana Ramiah M</a>. 

"Major markets generating a significant number of tourists are Russia, India and China."