This year, the Business and Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) saw a 75 percent increase in new corporate buyers and 80 percent increase in new hosted buyers from travel trade agents.

Sri Lanka Tourism is working hard to promote travel from India to its island nation. Island tourism and airline officials attending the ongoing Business and Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) at the Hyatt Regency in Gurugram, NCR Delhi, highlighted the reasons why business, corporate, and MICE traffic should go to Sri Lanka from India.

The wedding and incentive groups industries are regaining in numbers, and Sri Lanka’s national airline has 133 flights a week from 14 destinations, enabling people from many cities to enjoy the country’s attractions. Promotion of Ramayana tours is also high on the list, as there are some 50 places connected with Sita, wife of Lord Rama, worshipped by Hindus that would be of interest to tourists.