Shanaka Fernando elected as the president of TAASL at 49th AGM in Jakarta

The Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) has elected its new leadership and Executive Council during its 49th Annual General Meeting, recently held in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr. Shanaka Fernando of Yenesha Travels (Pvt) Ltd will serve as the President for the 2024/2025 term, marking a significant milestone for the association.

Key Highlights:

• Vision for Transformation: In his inaugural address, Mr. Fernando emphasized the association’s resilience and his commitment to transforming challenges into opportunities. He aims to position TAASL as a vital advocate for its members while ensuring adaptability in the face of industry changes.
• Member Empowerment: Mr. Fernando underscored the importance of professional development, stating, “By investing in education, we empower our workforce and equip our teams with the skills and knowledge they need to excel. Our success lies in our people, and by nurturing talent, we will continue to strengthen our industry.”
• New Executive Team: Joining Mr. Fernando in the leadership are Ms. Sonali Wijesurendra of Delair Travels (Pvt) Ltd as Senior Vice President, and Ms. Chamila Wijethunge of Acorn Travels (Pvt) Ltd as Junior Vice President.

Newly Appointed Executive Council Members:

• 2nd Chance Travels (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Mohamed Riza Ahamat
• Aitken Spence Travels (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Nishantha Senaveratne
• American Lloyd Travels Limited: Mr. Ricky Rulach
• B.O.C Travels (Pvt) Limited: Mr. Romesh Samaranayake
• Bongo (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Wilhelm E. Brown
• Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Mohamed Sabry Bahaudeen
• George Steuart Travels Ltd: Mr. Channe Wijemanne
• N.F. Travel Services (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. M. Rameel Razman Rukshan
• Scenic Ventures (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Rizwan Ramieze
• The Traveller Global Destination & Leisure Holidays (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Rizmi Reyal
• Travel Fantasy DMC (Pvt) Ltd: Mr. Dishal De Silva

Additionally, Mr. Duminda Kuruwitaarachchi will serve on the Executive Council as Immediate Past President.

TAASL anticipates a fruitful year under the leadership of Mr. Shanaka Fernando and the newly elected Executive Council, committed to advancing the interests of travel agents across Sri Lanka.

Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL)

Last modified: October 31, 2024