Kimarli Fernando resigns as chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism

The chairperson of Sri Lanka Tourism, Kimarli Fernando has stepped down from her post with immediate effect.

In her letter of resignation, Fernando said she expects the newly-appointed Tourism Minister would want to appoint his own chairpersons and boards of directors. Harin Fernando was sworn in as the Minister of Tourism and Lands on the 20th of May.

“I accepted this role on an honorary basis for the past 30 months. I took no salary, no vehicle, no allowances, foreign travel and foreign accommodation was paid by me personally. Having stepped forward to help the country I’m content that I cost the taxpayer nothing. This would be a good practice to encourage others to follow at this time of dire need.”

She thanked Sri Lanka Tourism’s international partners – the airlines who are key stakeholders, funding agencies for their support for the pioneering initiatives and the embassies in Sri Lanka for their partnership and belief in the country.

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