The Association for Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism (ASMET) successfully held its 17th Annual General Meeting on 6th September 2023 at the SLITHM Auditorium, Colombo 03. At the event, Mr. Prebudda Jayasinghe was unanimously elected as the new President of the Association.

ASMET, representing the SME sector in tourism, focuses on uniting and creating a robust network for both national and international stakeholders in the tourism industry. The Association is committed to raising awareness among its members about the importance of responsible tourism, ensuring the protection of society, the environment, and elevating service standards within the industry.

Despite numerous challenges that have disrupted the tourism industry locally and globally, the outgoing president and his executive committee worked diligently to deliver valuable support and benefits to ASMET’s members.

The leadership of past presidents and their executive teams, who volunteered their time and efforts, has brought ASMET to its current strong standing. The newly elected committee is dedicated to continuing this important work and supporting ASMET’s members in the years ahead.

Members of ASMET remain hopeful that the proposals submitted by the Association, which focus on the development of sustainable tourism, will be favorably considered and implemented in the near future.