The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to host its 2023 Convention in Colombo, Sri Lanka, this year, from July 6-9, on the invitation from the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). The 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo is being held in association with Sri Lanka Association of Inbound TourOperators (SLAITO).
“Every destination that has played host to the TAAI Convention in the past has seen tourist numbers surge at least quadruple, since TAAI members serve as ambassadors of tourism. This Convention is the right opportunity for improving bilateral tourism and the theme of the Convention is “Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives” and will focus on promoting regional tourism besides positioning Sri Lanka as a preferred destination among Indian outbound travelers.
The opening ceremony of the convention will take place at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and H.E Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, is expected to grace the occasion as the chief guest and Hon. Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and Lands will be the guest of honour.
The two-day business sessions and Buyer-Seller meet mart will be conducted in two hotels – Cinnamon Grand Colombo and Shangri-La Colombo. The Sri Lankan theme dinner on day 2 will be held at the Temple Trees with the participation of Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and closing Gala dinner will be held at the Heritance Negombo.
Apart from the convention, SLAITO member companies will host post-convention tours covering destinations including Bentota, Galle and Kandy. TAAI has partnered with four airlines including Sri Lankan Airlines, Air India, IndiGo and Vistara for the proposed convention in Colombo.
TAAI Conventions (Indian Travel Congress) are the most eagerly awaited events of the Travel & Tourism industry. 500 delegates are expected to join the event in Colombo and are afforded with an excellent opportunity to network; get updated; promote and most importantly take home some great learning through knowledge sessions.