Mastercard cardholders will enjoy unmatched deals, discounts, and experiences during trips to Sri Lanka.
As the situation in Sri Lanka continues to improve, Mastercard today launched ‘Sri Lanka with Love’, a campaign to encourage Indian tourists to explore the vast array of unforgettable experiences the Island nation offers.
To promote Sri Lanka as a favoured destination for Indian travellers, Mastercard has worked with over 50 merchant partners, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tour operators.
Mastercard cardholders considering a trip to Sri Lanka can learn more about the whole array of perks on the Priceless Specials website.
Travellers’ trust in Sri Lanka as a viable destination has skyrocketed as numerous countries reduced their travel warnings. Given the beginning of the festive season in India,
Improved socioeconomic stability, and a favourable currency exchange rate, the country is an ideal holiday destination for Indian travellers seeking tranquil landscapes, sun-kissed beaches, wildlife, adventure sports, exotic food, and pilgrimage to some of the world’s ancient cities.
“The combination of unique experiences, cultural and geographical proximity, and affordability make Sri Lanka one of the most favoured foreign tourism destinations for Indian travellers, Furthermore, Mastercard’s ‘Sri Lanka with Love’ campaign will provide Indian tourists with even more value for their spending during their stay. We are convinced that our collaboration will help restore Sri Lanka’s reputation as a secure and cheap tourist destination.”
said Harin Fernando, Hon. Minister of Tourism, Sri Lanka.
“The authentic and diverse experiences given by the island country make it one of the most attractive tourist destinations, Between January and September 2022, Indian visitors accounted for more than 16% of all overseas arrivals in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, as Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic conditions improve, Mastercard is pleased to offer Mastercard members in India a variety of significant rewards and experiences to persuade them to visit Sri Lanka again, or for the first time.”
said Vikas Varma, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Mastercard.
Since 2018, Mastercard has partnered with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) to promote the country as a preferred tourism destination across key source markets.
In January 2020, Sri Lanka became the first destination in South Asia to join Mastercard’s coveted Priceless Cities program, a carefully curated list of destinations that offer exclusive experiences to Mastercard cardholders.
In December 2020, Mastercard entered into an agreement with SLTPB to offer Mastercard’s Tourism Insights platform and consulting services at no cost to the Government to support the revival of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, post Covid-19.
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