Skal Colombo ready to host 54th Asia Congress

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Skal International World President Denise Scrafton

Skal International Colombo President Ahintha Amarasinghe

Skal International Colombo is geared up to host the 54th Asia Congress in Colombo from 26-28 June, welcoming over 200 delegates from across the Asian region.

The event will also see the presence of Skal International World President Denise Scrafton, alongside Government officials, tourism leaders and industry stakeholders.

The congress is supported by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, further reinforcing the country’s commitment to establishing itself as a regional hub for business and leisure tourism.

The Taj Samudra Colombo has been named the official hotel and main venue for the congress, while Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Ramada by Wyndham Colombo, and Blue Orbit Colombo join as partner hotels, providing premium hospitality for the Skal International delegates.

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has been confirmed as the official airline partner, while Aitken Spence Travels, one of Sri Lanka’s leading DMCs, will serve as the official ground handling partner, ensuring smooth logistics and local experiences for attendees.

“We are proud to bring the Skal Asia Congress to Sri Lanka once again,” said Skal International Colombo President Ahintha Amarasinghe. “It is a significant opportunity to showcase our island’s rich tourism offering to a high-level regional audience and to promote greater collaboration across the Asian travel and hospitality sector.”

The congress agenda will include keynote addresses, expert panels, networking sessions, cultural showcases, and excursions to iconic Sri Lankan landmarks—providing delegates a deep dive into the island’s diversity, resilience, and hospitality.

Organised annually by Skal International, the world’s largest network of tourism professionals, the Asia Congress rotates among member countries to foster business, friendship, and sustainable tourism. The 2025 edition in Colombo is expected to elevate Sri Lanka’s standing on the global tourism map as a must visit destination in South Asia.

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