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SLTDA Chairman Johanne appointed SLTPB Acting Chairman

18 Nov 2019

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Johanne Jayaratne has been appointed the Acting Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) till a new Chairman is appointed. Minister of Tourism Development John Amaratunga made this appointment on Friday (15) following the earlier resignation of SLTPB Chairman Kishu Gomes. The temporary appointment comes as a request from the Tourism Industry as the Tourism Promotions Bureau plays a vital role in promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination globally, SLTDA said in a press release. Jayaratne has served as the head of SLTDA since May this year and has a background in the aviation sector. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Kishu Gomes submitted his resignation to Amaratunga on Thursday to allow the newly elected President to appoint a new Chairman following the election. Caption: Minister of Tourism Development John Amaratunga appointing Johanne Jayaratne as Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) in May 2019.


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