Classic Sri Lanka and SriLankan Airlines Successfully Conclude Four-City Roadshow Across North India
H.C. Gera | Bureau Chief
Classic Sri Lanka, the leading Destination Management Company (DMC) of Sri Lanka in India, successfully conducted an extensive four-city roadshow across North India in association with its support partner, SriLankan Airlines.
The roadshow covered the key cities of Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, and Amritsar, bringing together leading travel professionals and tour operators to enhance their knowledge of Sri Lanka as a premier tourism destination.
The Chandigarh event was held at Hotel Novotel, where Mr. Chalaka Gajabahu, Head – Classic Sri Lanka, along with Mr. Rajiv Verma, Consultant & India Representative for Classic Sri Lanka, and Mr. Dammika, Country Head North India – SriLankan Airlines, conducted an insightful destination knowledge session.
The event witnessed the participation of around 30 leading tour operators, including industry veterans and stalwarts of the Chandigarh travel trade. The interactive session provided comprehensive information on Sri Lanka’s tourism offerings, emerging travel experiences, connectivity, hospitality infrastructure, and the services offered by Classic Sri Lanka as a trusted destination management partner.
The participating tour operators gained valuable insights into Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism products and expressed their commitment to promoting Classic Sri Lanka as their preferred DMC for the destination.
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Mr. Dammika, Country Head North India – SriLankan Airlines, said:
“India continues to be one of the most important source markets for Sri Lanka. Through our strong air connectivity and strategic partnerships with organizations like Classic Sri Lanka, we are committed to making travel to Sri Lanka more accessible, convenient, and rewarding for Indian travelers. The enthusiastic response from the travel fraternity during this roadshow has been truly encouraging.”
Mr. Chalaka Gajabahu, Head – Classic Sri Lanka, said:
“The objective of this roadshow was to strengthen our engagement with the travel trade and showcase the diverse experiences that Sri Lanka offers. We are delighted by the overwhelming participation and positive feedback received across all four cities. Our focus remains on delivering personalized services, innovative itineraries, and exceptional destination experiences for our travel partners and their clients.”
Mr. Rajiv Verma, Consultant & India Representative for Classic Sri Lanka, added:
“The North India market holds immense potential for Sri Lanka tourism. This roadshow has further reinforced the confidence of travel partners in Classic Sri Lanka’s capabilities as a dependable and professional DMC. We look forward to building stronger relationships with the trade and generating significant business opportunities for our partners in the coming months.”
The successful completion of the four-city roadshow marks another significant milestone in strengthening tourism ties between India and Sri Lanka, while creating new opportunities for travel trade collaboration and destination promotion.
Mr. Rajneesh Bansal, Managing Director, Paul Merchants Ltd., said:
“Sri Lanka continues to be one of the most attractive short-haul international destinations for Indian travelers. Initiatives such as this roadshow play a vital role in strengthening trade partnerships and enhancing destination awareness among travel professionals, bringing the travel fraternity together and creating new opportunities for tourism growth between India and Sri Lanka.”
