Sri Lanka promoted as wedding destination in western India

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Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, organised promotional events in Mumbai and Ahmedabad on 7 and 9 September to promote Sri Lanka as a wedding destination. The events were attended by Sri Lankan hoteliers, Indian wedding planners and service providers, travel agents, and media representatives.

In her welcome remarks, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai Priyanga Wickramasinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s unique potential as a premier wedding destination that goes beyond pristine beaches and legendary hospitality to embrace culture, art, literature, and cuisine. She emphasised that weddings in Sri Lanka can be transformative experiences that turn travellers into storytellers, citing inspiration from Mark Twain and Ibn Battuta. She observed that in 2025 alone, the country has received several international tourism endorsements, notably from Lonely Planet, Vogue Magazine, BBC Travel Guide, and Travel & Tour World.


SLTPB/SLTDA Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam	Consul General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai Priyanga Wickramasinghe

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam delivered a detailed presentation on the advantages and incentives for couples selecting Sri Lanka as a wedding destination. Inviting Indians to celebrate weddings in Sri Lanka, he outlined the capacity of Sri Lankan hotels to cater to the diverse customs and expectations of Indian marriages, including hassle-free visa and immigration procedures, and tailor-made wedding packages for different budgets and tastes.

SriLankan Airlines Manager (Western India) Suman Udhayakumaran, presented an overview of the national carrier’s reach and capacity to serve Indian travellers, noting that the airline currently operates 88 weekly flights between Sri Lanka and various Indian destinations.

At the promotional event in Ahmedabad, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Gujarat Rakesh Shah stated that Gujarat’s well-known enterprising spirit and global network, coupled with its vibrant wedding industry, when combined with Sri Lanka’s destination potential, can build a strong bridge of collaboration, enhance tourism, promote cultural exchange, and drive economic growth.

Both events in Mumbai and Ahmedabad included media conferences and networking sessions for companies to directly explore potential collaborations, and were widely covered in the travel media in those cities.