Sri Lanka to welcome 70 member Thai religious delegation, largest tour group since Easter attacks
The largest tour group since the Easter Sunday attacks last month consisting a 70 member Thailand religious group is to arrive in Sri Lanka.
Most Ven. Phra Bhawana-khemakun Mahathero, Chief Prelate of the Maheyong Monastery, Ayuttaya, Kingdom of Thailand, accompanied by four other Buddhist monks along with a 70 to 80 member ‘Dayaka’ group would arrive from Thailand, the local media has reported.
The group’s visit would be under the auspices of the Most Ven. Rassagala Seewali Thero and the ground handling agents Bernard Tours (Pvt) Ltd., assisted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB).
“Moving past the tragic events on Easter Sunday, the arrival of this special group seems to be a blessing in disguise as well as a glimmer of hope to our island nation, struggling to rebuild its tourism industry,” Managing Director, Bernard Tours (Pvt) Ltd., Anjalo Mendis has been quoted as saying in the local media.
Reports further state that the group will be on a six day tour in Sri Lanka and would be taking part in a donation of Buddha Statues in a ceremony organized by Most Ven. Rassagala Seewali Thero at the Thai Viharaya at Mabima in Kelaniya during their stay.
OSL take:
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is gradually entering the recovery path following the negative impact from last month’s Easter Sunday attacks. The government of Sri Lanka has already introduced a relief package to the tourism sector and the hospitality sector has also taken the time to renovate and upgrade their respective facilities. Therefore Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has many business/investment opportunities that are up for grabs for the discerning investor.
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