A Tourism and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry networking session was held on 20 October 2026 at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore. The session brought together a delegation from Sri Lanka and representatives of Singapore’s tourism, travel and MICE industries to explore business opportunities and strengthen tourism cooperation between the two countries.

In his opening remarks, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore, Senarath Dissanayake, highlighted the importance of promoting Sri Lanka as a destination for leisure travel and MICE events. He also highlighted the country’s diverse tourism offerings, including its natural landscapes, cultural heritage, wellness experiences and hospitality.

The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), Dheera Hettiarachchi, delivered a presentation on Sri Lanka’s tourism and MICE capabilities, highlighting opportunities for Singapore-based travel agents, event organisers and industry stakeholders to develop partnerships and consider Sri Lanka for meetings, conferences, exhibitions and incentive travel programmes.

The Sri Lankan delegation was led by the Chairman of the SLCB, Dheera Hettiarachchi, and included the Manager – Marketing of the SLCB, Malkanthi Welikala. The Vice President of the Singapore Press Club, Bhagman Singh, and representatives of Singapore’s tourism, travel and MICE industries also participated in the event.

The networking session was organised by the High Commission of Sri Lanka with the support of the SLCB. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore, Senarath Dissanayake, and the Minister Counsellor (Commercial) of the High Commission, Bhagya Abeykoon, represented the High Commission.

The session provided a platform for participants to exchange views, establish business contacts and explore potential partnerships to strengthen cooperation between the Sri Lankan and Singaporean tourism and MICE sectors.

The session was held alongside ITB Asia 2026, where Sri Lanka was represented through two pavilions coordinated by the SLCB and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB).

High Commission of Sri Lanka

Singapore
23 October 2026