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Harin appoints new officials
Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando has appointed three professionals to key positions in the tourism sector. A senior spokesperson for the Ministry said that Priyantha Fernando, with five decades of experience in the sector, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. Fernando is currently working as a Tourism Marketing Specialist on the development of the BangladeshTourism Master Plan for the Bangladesh Tourist Board, funded by the government of Bangladesh through IPE Global of India.
Shirantha Peiris has been appointed the Chairman of Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management. Peiris, during his 35-year career has served SriLankan Airlines and Etihad Airways.
Chalaka Gajabahu, who has held senior positions in many leading business organisations, including PHOENIX Ogilvy, Grant Maccann, LOWE LDB, EBC Broadcasting, Saatchi & Saatchi, Dentsu Grants & DAN TV network received the appointment as Chairman, Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.