PATA Sri Lanka

23/07/2026

PATA Sri Lanka Chapter Successfully Concludes its Annual General Meeting 2026

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Sri Lanka Chapter successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026, bringing together members of the Chapter to reflect on the achievements of the past year and discuss the future direction of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.

The Chapter is pleased to announce the re-election of Mr. Dmitri Cooray as Chairperson of the PATA Sri Lanka Chapter for the 2026/2027 term. We extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Cooray and the newly elected Executive Committee and wish them every success in advancing the Chapter’s mission and supporting the sustainable growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector.

The AGM also served as a valuable platform to acknowledge the dedication and contributions of our members and stakeholders, whose continued commitment strengthens the PATA Sri Lanka Chapter and the wider tourism industry.

We thank all our members for their participation and continued support and look forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and impactful initiatives.

Dmitri Cooray Sisintha Wijewardana Nipuna Lokuhetty SKAL International Colombo Skal Asia

20/06/2026

🥃🍺 A wonderful evening of networking, learning, and tasting at the Whiskey & Exclusive Craft Beer Tasting Evening organized by PATA Sri Lanka Chapter.

The event brought together hoteliers, travel agents, and tourism professionals to enjoy premium whiskey selections, exclusive craft beers, delicious food, and engaging conversations. A special highlight was the craft beer session led by an experienced South African Brewmaster.

Thank you to all our members and guests who joined us and made the evening a success. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

29/05/2026

Happy Vesak!

28/05/2026

Wishing you a blessed and peaceful Hajj ✨
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18/05/2026

Congratulations and a warm welcome to PATA new Board Members!

We are pleased to introduce 15 individuals who will serve alongside the Association’s continuing Board members, further strengthening PATA’s collective expertise and representation across the travel and tourism industry. ✨

Read more: https://www.pata.org/press-release/pata-announces-newly-elected-board-members-at-annual-summit-2026

From left to right, Fabrizio Orlando, Global Industry Relations Director, Tripadvisor; Mr Thomas Wan, Chairman, PATA Hong Kong School of Hotel & Tourism Management (SHTM) Student Chapter; Shuichi Kameyama, Lead Consultant, JTB Tourism Research & Consulting Co.; Jonathan Low, Managing Director, Global Success Learning Academy Sdn Bhd; Dr Duangthida Nunthapirat, Dean, International Programs, Bangkok University International; Henry Oh, Chairman, PATA; Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA; Dr Paithoon Monpanthong, GSTM Program Director, Graduate School of Tourism Management, National Institute of Development Administration; Justin Ong, Regional Manager, APAC; Hotelbeds Pte. Ltd.; Dmitri Cooray, Managing Director, Jetwing Hotels Ltd., and Kamilia Hani Abdul Halim, Director, Tourism Malaysia Seoul representing Datuk Musa Yusof, Deputy Director General (Promotion), Tourism Malaysia.

New Board Members not present include Fazal Bahardeen, CEO, Crescentrating Pte Ltd.; Jason Wang, Chief Operating Officer, Global Tourism Economy Research Centre; Mike Stewart, Regional General Manager SEA, Intrepid Travel; Yeji Cho, PATA Face of the Future 2025 and Assistant Manager, Korea Tourism Organization; Khem Lakai, Chairman, PATA Nepal Chapter; Dr Supawan Teerarat, President, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) MICE in Thailand, and Dr Kumi Kato, Professor, Wakayama University.

10/04/2026

Wish you a happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year Ahead!

05/04/2026

20/03/2026

Ramazan Mubarak ! 🌙✨

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌼

Today we celebrate the remarkable women who inspire change, lead with courage, and make meaningful contributions to our communities and industries.

Let’s continue to empower and support women everywhere to achieve their full potential.

27/02/2026

🥃 WHISKEY & EXCLUSIVE CRAFT BEER TASTING EVENING 🍺

Join Us to Raise a Glass

An evening of refined flavors, expert insights, and elevated networking awaits you!

Indulge in a curated Whiskey Tasting Experience paired with an Exclusive Craft Beer Session, led by an experienced South African Brew Master.

🍺 Bold craft brews
🥃 Premium whiskey pours
🍽 Delicious food
🌆 Stunning skyline vibes

📅 Date: 10th March 2026
⏰ Time: 6.30 P.M. onwards
📍 Venue: Elevate by Jetwing, 29th Floor, Access Tower 2

🎟 Members: LKR 6,000
🎟 Non-Members: LKR 7,000

📞 Reservations & Inquiries:
Sanjula – 076 353 99 78

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