India, August 02 (Daily Mirror) – Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has been awarded the prestigious “Best International Tourism Board” accolade at the Global Tourism Awards 2024, held in New Delhi, India today.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau said that this annual event, organized by Travel World Online (TWO), honors organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry, shaping its landscape and driving positive change.

The award was presented to Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman of SLTPB, in the presence of Minister of Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando who attended as the Guest of Honour.

The selection was made by a jury headed by Nakul Anand, former Executive Director of ITC.

Commenting on the achievement, Nalin Perera, Managing Director of SLTPB, expressed gratitude to the jury for recognizing the bureau’s dedication and commitment.

He highlighted the bureau’s continuous promotional efforts to position Sri Lanka as a premier tourism destination. Perera also said that recent accolades and international endorsements from media and travel influencers have contributed to this prestigious recognition. He extended thanks to all stakeholders in the travel industry for their support.

Sri Lanka Tourism has seen significant growth, attracting 1,198,059 tourists up to July 31, 2024, marking a 56% increase compared to 2023. The bureau remains confident in reaching its target of 2.3 million tourists by the end of the year.