📈 Belgium’s Top Nature Documentary to Showcase Sri Lankan Biodiversity
A high-profile film crew from the Belgian public broadcaster RTBF has arrived in Sri Lanka to film a special edition of the renowned wildlife series, _Le Jardin Extraordinaire_. This initiative aims to bolster eco-tourism and visibility within the French-speaking European markets. • Strategic Collaboration: Facilitated by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, with Jetwing Eco Holidays as the official travel partner. • Filming Scope: A 14-day mission (commencing Jan 29, 2026) covering key ecological sites: Wilpattu, Udawalawa, Bundala, Kumana, and the Sinharaja Rainforest. • Audience Reach: The program attracts ~320,000 weekly viewers in Belgium (27% market share) and reaches a global French-speaking audience via TV5 Monde. • Economic Impact: Following record-breaking arrivals from Belgium in 2025, this documentary is positioned to drive further growth in high-value nature and wildlife tourism, a vital sector for foreign exchange and sustainable employment.