Sancharaka Udawa 2025
Press CConference
23rd April 2025 @ 4.30pm at the Mont Blanc Ballroom, NH Collection- Colombo , Sri Lanka .
SLAITO Presents Sri Lanka's Leading Travel & Tourism Expo: Sancharaka Udawa 2025
The grand 12th edition of Sancharaka Udawa, Sri Lanka's foremost Travel & Tourism Fair, is
scheduled for May 23d & 24th 2025. Apress briefing held at the Mont Blanc Ballroom, NH
Collection- Colombo, saw the presence of esteemed travel and tourism officials alongside
industry luminaries.
Sancharaka Udawa, organized by the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators
(SLAITO) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) as the main
event partner, was officially announced by Mr. Nalin Jayasundera, President of SLAITO and
Mr. Charith De Alwis, Hon. Secreta ry, SLAITO and Chairman, Sancharaka Udawa 2025
Organizing Committee, under the guidance of Mr. Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman of the
Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) & Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
(SLTDA).
This premier exhibition provides an exclusive platform for both B2B and B2C sectors,
fostering engagement between industry stakeholders and pertinent Government bodies. For
further information and booth reservations, visit www.sancharakaudawa.com.
Scheduled from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on May 23rd & 24th, 2025, Sancharaka Udawa
anticipates over 250 exhibitors. The event will accommodate businesses of all sizes within
the tourism sector, with this year's edition extending to outbound tourism stakeholders such
as travel agents. The exhibition will conclude with a celebratory gathering, offering
networking opportunities for both newcomers and veterans in the industry, alongside an
award ceremony honoring the Best Stall Creations.
The primary aim of the exhibition is to establish a networking platform for small and
medium-sized service providers within the industry, facilitating connections with tour
operators and facilitating their integration into the broader tourism landscape. The
anticipated outcome includes a significant surge in bookings for regional small-scale tourism
service providers.
Moreover, exhibitors stand to gain numerous benefits, including enhanced brand visibility
across Sri Lanka's tourism marketing platforms, reaffirming Sri Lanka Tourism's commitment
to industry capacity building and infrastructure enhancement.
To foster stronger ties between industrv plavers and gOVernmental bodies, turism-related
government departments will be provided complimentary stalls. Additionally, several
UniversiIties, including Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITRM),
University of Uva Wellassa, University of Rajarata, University of Sabaragamuwa, University
of Colombo, NSBM Green University, University College of Jaffna and Universty
VIsuals & Pertorming Arts have ioined 2s knowledge nartners for the event, further
Strengthening the forum's focus on vouth participation and academic engagement.
For the fhrst in Sancharaka Udawa. Sri lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) collaborate to
Encourage Tourism Innovations at Sri Lanka MICE Tourism Conclave 2025. This plvotdl evet
IS designed to be a platform for the Sri Lanka's tourism industry to come together, shdle
Innovative ideas, and contribute to the growth of the country's tourism sector, witn a
particular focus on MICE (Meetings, Incentives. Conferences. and Exhibitions) tourIsm.
Tnis grand spectacle is made possible by our esteemed sponsors: Platinum Sponsor - Altken
Spence Travels, Gold Sponsor - Lanka Pay Pvt Ltd. Silver Sponsor - Micro Cars, Digital Meaia
Partner- Weblankan.
The upcoming event will feature engaging sessions aimed at both trade visitors and the
public, ensuring maximum value.
A robust marketing campaign is underway to ensure the success of Sancharaka Udawa 2025,
with event management entrusted by SLAITO to CDC Events & Travels Pvt. Ltd. together with
Aitken Spence Conventions & Exhibitions.
With the burgeoning significance of the tourism and hospitality sector, this year's event is
poised to attract even more sponsors, building on the momentum of previous years.
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