A | Colombo, Oct 11 (UNI) Travel and tour operators in India have pledged support to help Sri Lanka's tourism industry to move towards the positive growth trajectory.
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) said it would by no means back out from selling destination Sri Lanka in India, the Daily FT newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Speaking to Mirror Business, TAAI President Jyoti Mayal said the Indian travel and tour agents were of the view that Sri Lanka must and should be supported as it attempts to brave through the series of challenges it has faced in the recent months.
“Sri Lanka, I feel, deserves to be supported as it is a country worth visiting. Not only value for money but it is a country that relates to our Indian culture, history, religion and has the most wonderful forms of entertainment," she said.
"Every crisis brings multiple opportunities and surely, Sri Lanka with the TAAI’s support will revive quickly and more effectively,” she said.
Asked about the possibility of moving to another host country to facilitate the 60th TAAI convention, Mayal said the association was keen and determined to bring its convention to Sri Lanka as planned, the daily reported.
Industry sources shared that following the decision to postpone the event that was to be held in November this year, it is likely for the convention to take place within the first quarter of 2023. The dates are yet to be confirmed.
India is currently the largest tourist traffic generator for Sri Lanka and authorities are increasing its focus on the neighbouring country to increase tourist arrivals to the country, the report said.
Arrivals from India are expected to improve in the coming months as India’s Spicejet will resume services to Colombo from November 15. Plans are afoot to also introduce a cruise from Pondicherry.
UNI MR。 Salman Khan broke down remembering late actor Dharmendra during the finale of his show Bigg Boss 19. The actor paused the celebrations and paid a tribute to Dharmendra who passed away in November. A special segment was played during the finale featuring a compilation of the late actor's past appearances on the show. It also highlighted his bond with Khan. The clip also featured a throwback moment where Dharmendra had referred to Salman as his son.
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The actor said, "Salman said, "We lost the most amazing man, I don't think Dharam ji se better koi admi hai aur jo unhone life jee hai king size jee and gave 60 years of entertainment (I don't think there is anyone better than Dharam Ji and he lived a king size life, giving us 60 years of entertainment). He gave us Sunny, Bobby and Esha. He only wanted to keep working until the last days. He has done all the roles, drama, comedy, emotion. In my career graph I have only followed Dharam ji and nobody else. Ek charming personality lekar aaye the. Love You Dharam ji, always miss you."
Salman Khan also shared that Dharmendra passed away on his father Salim Khan's birthday and December 8 marked both Dharmendra's birth anniversary and Khan's mother Salma Khan's birthday.
He continued, "If I am feeling like this then what will his family be feeling - Sunny, Bobby, Prakash aunty, Esha, Ahana and Hema ji." The veteran actor, affectionately known as Bollywood’s He-Man and Dharam Paaji, passed away on November 24 at the age of 89. His passing leaves behind an unmatched legacy of over six decades. The actor, born as Dharmendra Singh Deol, breathed his last at his residence. He was admitted to Breach Candy hospital earlier this month due to respiratory complications.
A prayer meet was held by his family on November 27.
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