Sri Lanka Promotes Luxury Tourism in Singapore | Colombo Gazette

Sri Lanka's luxury tourism was promoted at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific 2026, held from 29 June to 2 July 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. ILTM Asia Pacific brings together luxury travel advisors, tour operators, destinations, hotels and tourism organisations from around the world through a programme of pre scheduled business appointments and networking opportunities. A dedicated Sri Lanka pavilion showcased the country's diverse tourism experiences, including wildlife, wellness and Ayurveda, cultural heritage, luxury accommodation, adventure tourism, and bespoke travel experiences, positioning Sri Lanka as a premier destination for high-value travellers. During the four-day exhibition, the Sri Lankan delegation conducted a series of business meetings with international luxury travel buyers and industry professionals, generating business opportunities and strengthening partnerships with the global travel trade. The Sri Lanka Pavilion was organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and headed by Deputy Director (Marketing), Chinthaka Liyanaarachchi. It featured 15 participating companies: Aahaasa Collection – Aarunya Nature Resort, Aadya Tea Bungalows & Aavya Cove Villas; Abercrombie & Kent (Pvt) Ltd; Cuuraate; Sri Lanka Tailor Made; Karusan Travels (Pvt) Ltd; Ceylon Roots Sri Lanka (LOLC Holdings PLC); Luxury Holidays Asia (Pvt) Ltd; Meshaun Journeys; Sri Lanka in Style; Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort; Ishq Luxury Villas; Transco Travels; Travel Design by CDC (Pvt) Ltd; Hilton Yala Resort; and Resplendent Ceylon. The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore coordinated Sri Lanka's participation and the arrangements for the Sri Lanka Pavilion at ILTM Asia Pacific 2026. During the exhibition, High Commissioner Senarath Dissanayake accompanied by Minister Counsellor (Commercial), Bhagya Abeykoon visited the Sri Lanka pavilion and met with the participating companies conveying appreciation for their exhibitors' efforts in promoting Sri Lanka’s tourism sector and encouraging them to leverage the Singapore market to forge new business partnerships and enhance Sri Lanka’s visibility as a premier luxury travel destination.