Classic Destinations, one of Sri Lanka’s leading Destination Management Companies (DMC), has successfully concluded an extensive four-city roadshow across North India, covering the key markets of Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Amritsar. The roadshow, conducted under the Classic Sri Lanka banner, brought together leading travel professionals and tour operators for a series of destination knowledge sessions and B2B networking engagements. 

The roadshow was hosted by Mr. Chalaka Gajabahu, Head of Classic Destinations, Sri Lanka, and organised by Mr. Rajiv Verma, Consultant for Classic Destinations in India, in association with support partner SriLankan Airlines. 

Each city event featured an insightful destination knowledge session, offering the travel trade comprehensive information on Sri Lanka’s tourism offerings, emerging travel experiences, connectivity, hospitality infrastructure, and the full suite of services offered by Classic Destinations as a trusted destination management partner. The B2B networking sessions that followed enabled direct engagement between the Classic Destinations team and prominent tour operators across the region. 

The roadshow witnessed enthusiastic participation from the North Indian travel fraternity, with each leg attracting leading tour operators, industry veterans and stalwarts of the regional travel trade. Participants gained valuable insights into Sri Lanka’s diverse tourism products and expressed strong commitment to promoting the island as a preferred destination for Indian travellers. 

Mr. Chalaka Gajabahu, Head of Classic Destinations, Sri Lanka, said: “The objective of this roadshow was to strengthen our engagement with the North Indian travel trade and showcase the diverse and rewarding experiences that Sri Lanka offers. The response from the travel fraternity across all four cities has been truly encouraging, and it reaffirms the immense goodwill Sri Lanka enjoys in this market.” 

Mr. Rajiv Verma, Consultant for Classic Destinations in India, added: “North India holds tremendous potential for Sri Lanka tourism. This roadshow has further reinforced the confidence of travel partners in Classic Destinations’ capabilities as a dependable and professional DMC. We look forward to building stronger relationships with the trade and generating significant business opportunities for our partners in the months ahead.” 

India remains one of Sri Lanka’s most important source markets, and initiatives such as this roadshow play a vital role in strengthening trade partnerships, enhancing destination awareness among travel professionals, and creating new opportunities for tourism growth between the two countries.