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Our History

In 1966, the Government decided to develop tourism in a planned and a systematic manner, after identifying the need to set up an institutional framework. The Ceylon Tourist Board (created by the Ceylon Tourist Board Act No. 10 of 1966) and the Ceylon Hotels Corporation (created by Ceylon Hotels Corporation Act of 1966) were set up duly.
Created to promote rapid economic development, through the development of foreign tourism, the Ceylon Tourist Board (CTB) was a statutory body that allowed greater freedom in decision making and flexibility in financial management.
The legislation also covered the establishment of a national holiday resort company, which planned various types of accommodation and resort areas. Moreover it included the setting up of an authority under the Tourist Board to manage and administer each resort. The Act conferred powers for the Protection of Highways and Places of Scenic Beauty and vested authority in the Ceylon Tourist Board for the Registration and Classification of Tourist Hotels and all other tourist services including travel agencies. The Tourist Development Act of 1968 provided the Ceylon Tourist Board with the statutory authority to develop tourism on a planned and controlled basis.
In October 2007 the Tourism Act No 38 of 2005 came into effect. With the circulation of the new Tourism act, the Sri Lanka Tourist Board Act No 10 of 1966, which was in effect for the past 41 years, was replaced.
In terms of the provisions contained in the new act, the Tourism Development Fund was legally constituted, with 2 main sources remitting finances to the fund. By way of 1/3 of the Airport Tax collections and 1% of the Turnover of all Sri Lanka Tourist Board registered establishments. The Act provided for the setting up of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka Promotions Bureau, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and Sri Lanka Institute of Hotel Management, thereby replacing the Sri Lanka Tourist Board.

Our Philosophy

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is the government body responsible for handling all marketing and promotional activities related to the travel and tourism industry of Sri Lanka. The Bureau headed by the Chairman, Managing Director and a Board of Directors comprising of representatives from the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators, Association of Small and Medium Enterprises in Tourism etc.

SLTPB's main objectives would be marketing and promoting of Sri Lanka directly and indirectly as a tourist and travel destination of quality specified in accordance with the Tourism Development Plan in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka Conventions Bureau and Sri Lanka Institute of Hotel Management and with all travel and tourism stakeholders. These efforts are focused to promote Sri Lanka as a gateway to the South Asian Regions and making Sri Lanka known as the centre of excellence in tourism management and development in the region.

Hon. Vijitha Herath

Hon. Vijitha Herath

Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Employment & Tourism

Hon. Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe

Hon. Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe

Deputy Minister of Tourism

Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam

Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam

Chairman
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

General : +94 112 426 900

Board

Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam

Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam

Chairman

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)

Address: No. 80, Galle Road, Colombo 03 Phone: +94 112 426 800
Ms. Malkanthie Rajapaksha

Ms. Malkanthie Rajapaksha

Director General

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)

Address: No. 80, Galle Road, Colombo 03 Phone: +94 112 426 800
Mrs. B. D. L. M. Dharmasena

Mrs. B. D. L. M. Dharmasena

Senior Assistant Secretary (Admin)

Ministry of Tourism

Address: No. 696/4, Maradana Road, Colombo 10
Mr. Nalin Jayasundera

Mr. Nalin Jayasundera

Managing Director (SLAITO)

Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) Limited

Address: No. 315, Level 04, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 02 Phone: +94 112 308 016
Mr. Darshana Cabraal

Mr. Darshana Cabraal

Joint Managing Director (SLAITO)

Tour Blue Holdings (Pvt) Ltd

Address: No. 31/B, 10th Lane, Off Schofield Place, Colombo 03 Phone: +94 117 460 171
Ms. Gayangi Wirasinha

Ms. Gayangi Wirasinha

Managing Director (SLAITO)

Abercrombie & Kent (Pvt) Limited

Address: Level 4, Thisara Plaza, No. 127/88, Dutugemunu St, Colombo 06 Phone: +94 115 522 6044
Mr. Chandana Talwatte

Mr. Chandana Talwatte

Executive Director / CEO (THASL)

Citrus Leisure Plc

Address: No. 56/1, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08 Phone: +94 115 755 055
Mr. Eksath Wijeratne

Mr. Eksath Wijeratne

Chief Operating Officer (THASL)

Browns Hotels & Resorts

Address: No. 338, T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10 Phone: +94 115 556 802
Mr. Saakya Ukwatte

Mr. Saakya Ukwatte

Managing Director (THASL)

Mount Lavinia Hotel

Address: No. 100, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia Phone: +94 112 711 711
Ms. M. T. I. Visakha Amarasekara

Ms. M. T. I. Visakha Amarasekara

Director

Department of External Resources, Ministry of Finance

Address: General Treasury, The Secretariat, Colombo 01 Phone: +94 112 484 842

Directors

The core executive heads directing operations, branding, and global PR.

Mr. D.M.S.A. Niroshana

Mr. D.M.S.A. Niroshana

Managing Director

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)

General: +94 112 900 900 Email: md@srilanka.travel
Ms. Madubhani Perera

Ms. Madubhani Perera

Director - Public Relations

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)

General: +94 112 900 900 (Ext. 400) Direct: +94 11 2382621 Email: madu@srilanka.travel
Mr. Anjula Premathilake

Mr. Anjula Premathilake

Director - Finance

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB)

General: +94 112 900 900 (Ext. 800) Email: anjulam@srilanka.travel

Key Contacts

Europe
Target MarketsMarket Officer NameEmail Address
UK, IrelandMs. Sarangi Thilakasenasarangi@srilanka.travel
France, Spain, Portugal, MonacoMr. Viranga Bandaraviranga@srilanka.travel
Germany, SwitzerlandMs. Dilini Ratnayakedilini@srilanka.travel
Italy, Greece, CyprusMs. Dilukshi Wickremasinghedilukshi@srilanka.travel
Netherlands, Belgium, LuxembourgMs. Arunoda Wickremasinghearunodaw@srilanka.travel
Scandinavia, Finland, Austria, Czech Republic, Baltic RegionMs. Inoka Gayathri
Mr. Jagath Perera		gayathri@srilanka.travel
jagath@srilanka.travel
Poland, RomaniaMr. Masitha De Thabrewmasithat@srilanka.travel
Asia
Target MarketsMarket Officer NameEmail Address
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, NepalMs. Shirani Herathshirani@srilanka.travel
China, Singapore, MalaysiaMr. Chinthaka Liyanarachchichinthaka@srilanka.travel
Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, MyanmarMs. Inoka Gayathrigayathri@srilanka.travel
South KoreaMs. Thanuja Muniweerathanujaw@srilanka.travel
Russia, CIS
Target MarketsMarket Officer NameEmail Address
Russia, CIS Region, TurkeyMs. Sasika Jayaweerasasika@srilanka.travel
Middle East Markets
Target MarketsMarket Officer NameEmail Address
GCC (KSA, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman) & All other Middle Eastern marketsMs. Madusha Pereramadushas@srilanka.travel
Australasia
Target MarketsMarket Officer NameEmail Address
Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, PhilippinesMs. Chami Gasnawagechami@srilanka.travel
North & South America
Target MarketsMarket Officer NameEmail Address
USA, Canada, Brazil, Seychelles & South AfricaMs. Inoka Gayathrigayathri@srilanka.travel

Invest in Paradise

Sri Lanka Tourism Investor Relations Unit

The Investor Relations Unit (IRU) is the centralized facilitation and promotion centre established within SLTDA to assist potential tourism investors interested in investing in Sri Lanka Tourism. IRU is a one-stop location and point of contact for investors seeking information and assistance on the tourism investments. Specialized staff of IRU are in collaboration all project approving government agencies to help investors to make their investment project a reality.

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Global Trade Fairs & Roadshows 2026

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Connect With Us in 2026

Sri Lanka Tourism actively participates in premier travel exhibitions around the globe including ITB Berlin, WTM London, SATTE India, JATA Japan, and Middle East Roadshows.

Whether you are an inbound tour operator, developer, airline partner, or media house, schedule a face-to-face meeting with our promotion directors to explore key partnerships and joint campaigns.

Travel Fairs List 2026

Get our official, comprehensive schedule of upcoming travel fairs and roadshows to plan your meetings.

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