Suranjith Wewita Appointed New SLTDA Chairman 📈

• Leadership Change: Suranjith Wewita has been appointed Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) by Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath. He officially received his appointment letter yesterday. • Role Division: Buddhika Hewawasam continues in his dual/separate role as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB). • Professional Background: • Extensive corporate experience in banking (Seylan Bank), financial management, deposit mobilisation, and corporate crisis management. • Active in the tourism sector as a tourism entrepreneur and trade union leader. • Current Engagements: • Member of the Presidential Task Force for Tourism Development. • Secretary of the All Ceylon Tourism Service Providers Association. • Strategic Focus: The Tourism Ministry highlighted that Wewita's financial expertise and leadership will steer the regulatory body to drive growth and sustainability in Sri Lanka's tourism sector.