Classic Destinations announces strategic partnership with SriLankan Holidays

Classic Destinations, the inbound chapter of Classic Travel and a fully-fledged company within the Expolanka Holdings PLC portfolio, has announced a strategic alliance with SriLankan Holidays, the leisure arm of the national carrier.

SriLankan Holidays brand was recognised as the Best Outbound Tour Operator at the Presidential Awards for Travel and Tourism recently. This collaboration aims to elevate the travel experience to unparalleled heights, blending years of expertise and renewed passion to create expeditions that resonate with the modern traveller.

With global recognition and valued standing in the world of tourism, Classic Destinations offers complete solutions for inbound tours, conferences, events, themed weddings, and accommodations and boasts a diverse network spanning 20 countries across Asia, Africa, Middle East and US. Through this partnership, travellers can explore unique bespoke excursions, focusing on the richness of cultural and experiential products, enveloped in an exceptional level of personal service. These offerings encompass tailor-made holidays, cultural experiences, gastronomic delights, and specialised golf tours, offering a comprehensive service under one umbrella.

Furthermore, Classic Destinations’ wildlife-focused brand, Classic Wild, offers unique wildlife and birding tour packages for those seeking nature-centric adventures. Consisting of an experienced team with a fierce passion for exploration, the brand showcases the wonders of the Sri Lankan wilderness to the world by continuously exploring and developing new locations and experiences for its clientele.

Classic Destinations Senior Manager Rajiv Welikala said: “Classic Destinations is excited to partner with an esteemed establishment such as Sri Lankan Holidays, where we can showcase our amazing product portfolio of authentic immersive cultural experiences, off the beaten track locations and sites, and of course our worldclass wildlife safaris in order to bring forth the best of what Sri Lanka as an island destination has to offer.” 

SriLankan Holidays Manager Virazmi Aher said: “We, at SriLankan Holidays, are immensely pleased to partner Classic Destinations to provide carefully crafted, authentic destination experiences to our global customers. As an entity that has been proudly presenting the country’s experience catalogue to its worldwide network, we are confident that partnerships with dedicated, like-minded entities such as Classic Destinations will further amplify our offering. As the National Carrier’s leisure arm, we champion the rich and vibrant wildlife of Sri Lanka which has held the world in awe, and this partnership is guaranteed to pave the way for many memorable holiday experiences.”