Sri Lanka was awarded as a global tourism destination at the 22nd Annual Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization which was held from the 11th to 16th of September 2017 in Chengdu, China. If you are planning to visit this country, ensure to reserve your stay at hotels in Weligama the likes of Mosvold Hotels prior to your arrival as they get occupied fast during the holiday season.
John Amaratunga, Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs of Sri Lanka represented the country and was greeted by Dr. Taleb Rifai, Secretary-general, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of being elected as a vice chair. Further to this, Mr. Amaratunga stated that “this appointment shows the recognition that Sri Lanka has gained as an upcoming tourism destination. It will help me to portray Sri Lanka and its unique attractions to the leaders of world tourism. It is indeed an honour and I will leverage this appointment to put Sri Lanka in the world tourism spotlight.”
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