SL Tourism receives boost in Belgium

Jetair one of the leading tour operators in Belgium, has introduced Sri Lanka as a new winter destination, and will operate weekly charter flights from Brussels to Colombo commencing October 2010. It was announced at this year's 'Jetair Fly summer road show 2010' held recently at Brussels attended by more than 600 travel agents.

Introducing Sri Lanka, CEO of Jetair NV Bart Brackx said "despite the economic crisis the Belgian travel market is expanding and as a tribute to the Belgian traveller we are introducing the South Asian destination". He expressed confidence that more Belgian travellers will choose Sri Lanka this winter which will add a novel experience to their life. He said Jetair NV has offered their clients 3 travel packages 'initiatique ideal' tour (3 days tour and 4 days in a beach resort), 'Beaut naturelle ingale' tour (11 days tour and 3 days in a beach resort) and 'Sri Lanka Classique' (8 day tour for small groups) with their local partner, Aitken Spence Hotels in Sri Lanka.