Sri Lanka hosts Destination Awareness Dinner with Qatar Airways and Digitrips

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Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with Qatar Airways and DigiTrips, hosted a Sri Lanka Destination Awareness Dinner on 12 June, to over 40 leading outbound tour operators across Belgium at the Sri Lanka Residence in Brussels, aiming at highlighting the increasing interest in Sri Lanka as a top-tier tourist destination.

Ambassador Chandana Weerasena pointed out that the political, economic and social transformation of the country has positioned Sri Lanka as one of the safest and stable countries in the world to cater top-tier tourists, which has been reflected by many international travel endorsements such as Condé Nast Travel, booking.com and other sources. He requested the participants to promote Sri Lanka among European tourists with increased confidence.

Minister Commercial of the Embassy Thavishya Mullegamgoda delivered an informative presentation showcasing Sri Lanka’s multifaceted tourism offerings. She highlighted the country’s sun-kissed beaches, monumental cultural sites, thrilling wildlife safaris and adventure experiences. She also highlighted new tourism segments including wedding tourism, eco and sustainable tourism and MICE tourism. Her presentation captivated the audience and sparked enthusiasm to market Sri Lanka as a must-visit destination.

Qatar Airways Belgium Senior Account Manager Janine Pelos outlined the airline’s strong connectivity to Sri Lanka, including its daily service from Brussels to Colombo via Doha. She also introduced the airline’s new booking platform features tailored for outbound agents, and provided an overview of the recently launched Qsuite Next Gen—Qatar Airways’ latest innovation in luxury business class travel.

DigiTrips Sales Manager Wouter Strobbe introduced DigiTrips Pro, a B2B online platform designed specifically for travel agents. He demonstrated how agents can use the platform to create customised tour packages by combining multiple travel products, comparing prices across suppliers, and offering competitive rates to clients. To enhance the event with the element of fun and learning, an engaging quiz was organised during the event. The winner of the quiz competition Michael Giagnorio from Belgian Air Travel was awarded a prize comprising of two return economy class tickets to Sri Lanka by Qatar Airways along with a stay at Cinnamon Hotels and Jetwing Hotels in Sri Lanka. All guests were served with authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, Ceylon tea and a gift bag containing promotional materials offering guests a true taste of Sri Lankan hospitality, leaving a lasting impression.

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