MICE sector to boost tourism growth
Sri Lanka's MICE (Meetings, Incentive travel,
Conferences, Exhibitions and Events) tourism potential lies in
corporate meetings and incentive travel which could contribute
immensely to boost growth in the leisure industry, Sri Lanka
Convention Bureau (SLCB) General Manager and Sri Lanka Tourism
Development Authority,
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Lanka woos investors for services sector
Sri Lanka now seeks more foreign investments for
the services sector and in the post-terrorism growth chapter of the
island investment priorities have changed from manufacturing
industries to services. Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal,
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Shipping industry, a major contributor to economy
“You are entering a global industry. The
interaction, integration and connectivity that lies within Sri Lanka
will extend in terms of trade ties, political relationships and
greater economic pursuits through this industry,” said former
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, at the certificate awarding
ceremony of the Institute of Charted Ship Brokers.
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Textech exhibitions, a boon for textile exports
Three exhibitions to showcase the textile and
garment sector in Sri Lanka will be held from February 28 to March 2
at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre. It is organised
by CEMS Global USA, a multinational exhibition organiser. Textech
Sri Lanka 2013 International Expo exhibition,
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Govt intervention, a must to reduce agro chemical prices
Vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya urge strong
government intervention to reduce agro input prices and they said
that a cartel of companies dominate the market. As agro chemical and
seed prices increase, the cost of production of agro products is
increasing and profitability of the industry is declining as farmers
cannot increase prices of agro products.
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'Architects to be stakeholders in making Lanka the Wonder of
Asia'
The 31st annual sessions of the Sri Lanka
Institute of Architects (SLIA), 'Architect 2013' under the theme
'Think Smart Innovative Enterprise - Architecture' was inaugurated
by Minister of International Monetary Co-operation and Deputy
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr Sarath Amunugama at the BMICH
last week. Mayor, Colombo Municipal Council,
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Mitsubishi Mirage makes its debut
United Motors Lanka PLC (UML) launched the
Mitsubishi Mirage, a five-door hatchback to the automobile market
last week. The Mirage will primarily cater to the increased demand
for superior, fuel efficient and eco-friendly vehicles. The Mirage,
a key in Mitsubishi Motor Corporation's plans to focus on global
models for Asian markets will be available in nine colours.
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