Sri Lankan Embassy in Netherlands hosts event promoting Ayurveda Tourism

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October 31, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan Embassy in the Netherlands, in partnership with Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resorts & Spa, recently organised a tourism promotional event highlighting the island’s indigenous Ayurveda practices.

Held on 22 October 2024 at the embassy premises, the event aimed to showcase Sri Lanka’s wellness and health tourism potential to Dutch industry professionals.

The gathering attracted a variety of Dutch travel agents, tour operators, and media representatives, who were introduced to the unique benefits of Sri Lankan Ayurveda and the wellness treatments available to international travellers.

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Rekha Gunasekera, expressed her appreciation to the attendees, emphasising her goal of positioning Sri Lanka as a premier destination for Dutch holidaymakers.

She noted that the Netherlands is already a key market for Sri Lanka, with Dutch tourist numbers surpassing last year’s figures, positioning the country among the top 10 tourism sources for Sri Lanka.

During the event, Senior Marketing Manager of Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resorts & Spa, Ushan Edirisinghe, gave an insightful presentation on the rich history of Sri Lankan Ayurveda, detailing the resort’s offerings and its range of wellness products.

Participants sampled Siddhalepa’s natural health products and enjoyed a spread of healthy Sri Lankan cuisine.

Adding an extra touch to the evening, a raffle was held, with one fortunate guest winning a week-long stay at Siddhalepa Ayurveda Resort & Spa, promising an immersive experience in authentic Sri Lankan Ayurveda.

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