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Sri Lanka was recognized as a Global Tourism Destination by UNWTO –A Deserving Honour

The popular local publication, Daily Mirror recently revealed that the impressive boost in the performance in tourism in Sri Lanka has been noted at the 22nd Annual General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization that was held in September. Sri Lanka was represented by John Amaratunga, Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs, who was elected as a vice chair of the UNWTO General Assembly.

Offering a range of facilities for tourists including easy and comfortable Sri Lanka hotel bookingfrom premium network of properties such as Yoho Bed, this exotic vacation destination caters to every budget. Quoting Minister Amaratunga, the article mentioned that the Sri Lankan was unfavourably highlighted in the international media for recent natural crises the nation encountered. The bi-annual meeting discussed how to improve the role of tourism in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and determine the actions of the Organization for the year 2018-2019.

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