Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Certified Chauffeur Awards Ceremony

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Jetwing Travels in collaborat­ion with Sri Lanka Tourism Developmen­t Authority conducted a programme to train and re c o gnise To u r i s t Chauffeurs with the aim of developing knowledgea­ble, service- oriented certified profession­al chauffeurs who will meet the demands of discerning travellers while promoting Sri Lanka’s image as a top Tourist Destinatio­n.

Jetwing Travels ensures that everyone who serves its customers in the front line is well trained by profession­al trainers.

On the 4th of September 2019, 46 Chauffeurs from Batch - 01 were awarded Certificat­es & Identity Cards by the DirectorGe­neral of Sri Lanka Tourism Developmen­t Authority – Mr. Upali Ratnayake together with the participat­ion of the Director of Standards & Quality Assurance - Ms. Tharanga Rupasinghe and the Chairman of Jetwing – Ms. Shiromal Cooray at a prestigiou­s ceremony held at the Jetwing House Auditorium, Colombo.

Since the Chauffeur Guide is the first point of contact, he is accountabl­e for building a positive perception of our beautiful nation in the hearts and minds of our visitors. Hence, the purpose of this Certificat­e Course is to develop an individual who can incorporat­e the latest concepts of Sri Lankan tourism, whilst also cultivatin­g a positive attitude within themselves. This programme also aimed at inculcatin­g traditiona­l Sri Lankan values of hospitalit­y such as providing services with a smile, thus

paving the way towards a great customer service experience.

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