Germany's largest travel agency head to visit Sri Lanka

Klaus Henschel, Managing Director of Lufthansa City Center (LCC) – said to be the largest independent travel agency chain in Germany – is visiting Sri Lanka for the first time on July 29-31, a media release issued by Jetwing and LCC stated. Professionally qualified and experienced in the travel and tourism industry, Mr. Klaus will be focusing on providing unique insights and advice based on his understanding and knowledge of international tourism, the release said.

Appointed as Managing Director of LCC since 1999, he has seen operations expand tremendously. LCC is also said to be the fifth largest travel management company in Europe.

This visit continues Sri Lanka’s and Jetwing’s affiliation with LCC especially after Jetwing Vil Uyana’s victory of the Environmental Award which honours the best idea for a sustainable use of natural resources aimed at strengthening the awareness for environmentally supporting activities, at the LCC General Assembly Awards held in Dubai, on November 29, it was stated.

The Lufthansa City Center (LCC) travel agency franchise is an affiliation of travel agency entrepreneurs, combining the flexibility and expertise of independent and IATA-licensed travel agencies with a complete service portfolio and world-wide recognition of its brand and its products, it was stated.

“We are pleased to welcome Klaus to Sri Lanka, and eager for him to experience traditional hospitality with our unique Jetwing style”, said Raju Arasaratnam, Executive Director of Jetwing Travels. “Through his visit, we look forward to enhancing our services and to a long and fruitful relationship with LCC,” he stated.