Sri Lanka Participates at the EXPO Turismo Goiás 2023 in Brazil
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brazil in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism
Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) participated at the EXPO Turismo Goiás 2023 held
at the convention centre in Goiânia from 7 to 8 July 2023.
Addressing the opening ceremony, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Brazil,
Sumith Dassanayake, informed the well-attended audience of Brazilian travel
traders on the diversity of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka and invited them to
enter into partnership arrangements with their Sri Lankan counterparts to
receive mutual benefits.
During the technical sessions held on 8 July, First Secretary (Commercial) of the
Embassy, Chathurika Perera made a presentation highlighting Tourist
attractions and other related details pertaining to Sri Lanka Tourism.
The Embassy officials met with the officials of the Brazilian Hotel Industry
Association (ABIH-GO), Brazilian Association of Travel Agencies (Abav) and
Tourism & Hospitality Union in the State of Goiás (Sindtur-GO) during the
event and discussed on the possibility of future cooperation between respective
organizations of the two countries.
The Sri Lanka pavilion decorated with scenic pictures, banners of Sri Lanka and
showcased different flavours of Ceylon Tea, Cinnamon and other traditional
items, etc;. The pavilion attracted wider attention of both printed and electronic
media. ‘TV Alego’ one of the prominent TV channels in the State of Goiás made
a live coverage on the Sri Lanka booth. A number of You Tubers and other
broadcasters also gave live coverage on the Sri Lanka pavilion on their media
platforms.
The Embassy also arranged to screen video clips on Sri Lanka Tourism, at
regular intervals at the entrance of the convention centre.
Over 2500 visitors visited the Sri Lankan pavilion were presented on ‘Sri Lanka’
and provided the opportunity to taste Ceylon Tea.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Brazil
12 July 2023