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Presidential Awards for Travel & Tourism
Februaury saw the launch of the first ever Presidential Awards for Travel and Tourism in Sri Lanka. The Government of Sri Lanka with the
recommendation of the Ministry of Tourism and Sri Lanka Tourism rewarded stakeholders in the Travel and Tourism Industry in recognition of the tremendous contribution that they make towards National Development.
Awards were given for organisations selected from 11 different categories by a learned Panel of Judges at a glittering ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday 28th January 2008. A key feature of the inaugural awards was the recognition of Legends and Pioneers of the industry over its 40 years of development.
PADI Asia Pacific is very proud to report that Lanka Sportreizen was selected in the award category of Best Niche Operation - Adventure Tourism Operator in 2007.
On receiving news of the award, Henrik Nimb, Vice President, Marketing, Education & Business Development - PADI Asia Pacific responded,
"Congratulations to the Lanka Sportreizen team. This is a wonderful, well-deserved and prestigious recognition of your outstanding efforts. We are proud to be associated with you and we share your pride and excitement".
Lanka Sportreizen Travel Agent and Tour Operator was established in 1982 by Thilak Weerasinghe, founder and Managing Director and over the years has been engaged in providing all types of tour programs. Among a range of Adventure, Cultural and Special Interest programs, LSR also operates Water Sports Centers providing the following facilities; Scuba Diving, Water Skiing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Sailing, Boat Cruises, Jet Scooter rides, Speed Boat rides, Tube rides, Banana Boat rides, Deep Sea Fishing, etc.. Lanka Sportreizen offer PADI scuba diving instruction from beginners to professional level with their quality and experienced staff. For more
information, visit: www.lsr-srilanka.com |
