President visits Yala…
August 20, 2023
The inauguration of the Hilton Yala Resort, a luxurious establishment within the Hilton Hotel Group, was held yesterday (Aug 19) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
In attendance at this significant event were Professor Maithri Wickramasinghe, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mrs. Julie Chung, Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Lands H.M.B.P. Herath, Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Bureau Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism and Hotel Management Institute Mr. Shirantha Peiris, as well as other distinguished personalities.
Meanwhile, President Ranil Wickremesinghe also embarked on an inspection tour of the Yala National Park. Acknowledging the arid climate, the President also observed efforts to rejuvenate dried-up water ponds within the park. Accompanying him were Minister Harin Fernando and American Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mrs. Julie Chung.
