National Chamber and WUSC to launch Mannar as tourism hub this week

The launching ceremony of MIC Tourism (Mannar Improving Competitiveness) will be held on July 25 from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at BMICHCINEMA Hall in the presence of distinguished guests, VIPS, ministers and prominent personalities.

The programme is co-hosted by the National Chamber of Commerce and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) with the support of Mannar Chamber of Commerce, The Hotel Association of Sri Lanka, Alumni Association of Tourism Economics, Hospitality Management etc.

Tourism Minister John Amaratunga will be the Chief Guest. Industry & Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen will be the guest of honour.

The objective of this programme is to highlight Mannar as a major tourist destination and marketing tools such as MIC tourism tour guide brochure, discover Mannar video, MIC Tourism promotional video song, a traditional fashion show with handicrafts of women will be launched at the event.

The launch will highlight the Madhu Church, Wilpathu National Park , historic temples, kovils, Dutch period lighthouse, fishing harbour, Portugese/dutch fort, Adams Bridge, bird watching, boat riding, and a host of other sites identified as having considerable tourism potential in that area, showcasing Mannar as a tourist attraction hub.

Entrance for the event will be free-of-charge.