Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
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| TNA MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam |
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has welcomed the Government’s latest tourism promotion drive in Southern India, while urging authorities to strengthen connectivity through air, sea, and potential land routes to maximise its impact.
Posting on ‘X’ on Saturday, the MP said: “We welcome the initiative by Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath and the Sri Lanka Tourism team on launching the 3-city roadshow in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai to promote Sri Lanka in Southern India.”
The three-city roadshow, announced by Sri Lanka Tourism to boost arrivals from one of the island’s fastest-growing source markets, kicked off this week in Chennai, with subsequent events planned in Coimbatore and Madurai.
Rasamanickam, however, stressed that enhanced connectivity would be critical to sustaining the momentum generated by the campaign.
“To make this initiative even more impactful, improved connectivity is essential—not only through more direct flights and affordable sea links, but also by exploring land connectivity options that could truly transform regional travel,” he noted.
He added that easier access between the two countries would unlock Sri Lanka’s potential as “the most convenient short-haul destination for Indian travellers.”
The full announcement of the roadshow was featured in Voyagers World on Saturday under the title “Sri Lanka Embarks on a Three-City Roadshow Series in Southern India.” (https://voyagersworld.in/2025/10/04/sri-lanka-embarks-on-a-three-city-roadshow-series-in-southern-india/).
