During the Seychelles press familiarisation tour of Sri Lanka last

During the Seychelles press familiarisation tour of Sri Lanka last November Mihin Lanka and Aitken Spence Travels got together to make it
a memorable experience for the Seychelles journalists.
Following a comfortable and pleasant journey on Mihin Lanka, Aitken Spence Travels was the Sri Lankan travel company who made it
possible for the press team to discover the sights and sounds, the culture, the music, the art and craft, the shopping and of course the
remarkable and modern infrastructure and facilities there that are making Sri Lanka a developing state with an emerging economy.
Aitken Spence Travels representatives were always on time, in fact always ahead of schedule, to make sure the press travel to such places as
the state-of-the-art Lanka and Central Hospital; Ape Gama thematic leisure park; modern shopping malls and bargaining at Pettah bazaar;
Margarita Blue and Bally’s Casino to experience Colombo nightlife.
The enthusiasm and excitement with which they explain their island’s features and what it has to offer visitors created that feeling of not
wanting to leave Sri Lanka. I remember Ahmed with the ever smiling face and welcoming attitude that drew the press team to him asking
any questions they wanted. He really is a people’s person and a golden boy for Aitken Spence Travels.
Aitken Spence Travels is a leading travel company in Sri Lanka representing over 2500 international travel agents and tour operators with a
passion to establish long-term partnerships in every aspects of its operations. Aitken Spence Travels boasts the most experienced
management team in the tourism sector in Sri Lanka. It is different in that it offers an insurance of over US $10 million with XL insurance
which is the highest public liability insurance cover provided by any Sri Lankan destination management company. The team are friendly,
empathetic and possess proficiencies in a variety of international languages. They take pride in offering world-class service within the
shortest possible time-frame. Aitken Spence Travels believes in practicing sustainable travel.
Services offered
Services provided by Aitken Spence Travels include tours, hotels, excursions, nature and adventure, ayurveda massages, villas and
bungalows, home stays and guesthouses, transportation, shore excursions, aircraft handling and supervision, ticketing and outbound services.
Their operations are integrated through an advanced operating system used by tour operators around the world.
Travel representation
Aitken Spence Travels represents the best of the world’s largest and most celebrated tour operators including TUI and Airtours (Germany);
Thompson Holidays; Tropical Places; Trailfinders Abercombie & Kent (UK); Club Med; Voegele Reisen, Alpi Tours; Francorosso;
Ventaglio; Vera Tour (Italy); Jetair (Belgium); Holland International; Arke Reisen; Passion des Iles by Touruinter; Comptior and many
operators from all continents. It operates the largest and youngest fleet in Sri Lanka which range from the cars to coaches and employ some
of the best chauffeur and tour guides. It also works with the best hotels in Sri Lanka and cater for different tastes and lifestyles.
Awards
Aitken Spence Travels is the first travel company in Sri Lanka to be awarded the Presidential Awards for Best Destination Company,
Professional Conference Organiser for three consecutive years and the only destination management company to enter the Hall of Fame.
If you are planning to holiday in Sri Lanka, Aitken Spence Travels is the travel company you should choose!
Visit their website on www.aitkenspencetravels.com to make your dream holiday come true….!
Ayubowan (‘May you have a long life’) from Aitken Spence Travels!
Compiled by Marylene Julie