Sri Lanka is known for its delicious teas, its amazing spices and its traditional Ayurveda treatments. Beautifully located in the Indian Ocean just South of India, the Island nation features a magnificent cultural heritage influenced by several religions. Sri Lanka has a great variety of scenic attractions to offer – from its lush rainforest and steep elevations to most beautiful beaches. Moreover, the Island offers a wide range of culinary art, sightseeing and activities for visitors from around the world.

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau will organize a press conference at ITB Berlin to inform the media about the latest tourism developments of the Island and, statistics and interesting insights into this exotic holiday destination. On behalf of the Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka, the Hon. J.A.E. Amarathunga, we cordially invite you to the

Sri Lanka Press Conference at ITB Berlin 2018
on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 3:00 pm (entrance from 2:55 pm)
in hall 5.3, Press Conference Room.

Spokespersons will be:
H. E. Karunasena Hettiarachchi, Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Germany (opening remarks), Hon. J.A.E. Amarathunga, Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, Sri Lanka and Mr. Suthesh Balasubramaniam, Managing Director of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.

Please note: The press conference will be held in English with German simultaneous translation. Small snacks will be served.

Please register via e-mail: srilanka@kaus.net. We look forward to your participation.