KURNEGALA : The Traveller Global (Pvt) Ltd (TTPGL) Kurunegala branch celebrated 20 years of existence in the Wayamba Province strategically located with a prime office space in the Colombo Road.
20 years back when the Middle East market was booming, under the aegis of Kuwait Airways the TTGPL PSA office in the Wayamba Province was founded.
The formation of the TTGPL Kurunegala Branch took place when Abdulla Abdulla, then Country Manager of Kuwait Airways, granted the approval to form the TTGPL Branch office under the guidance of Roshan Gurusinghe – Deputy Chairman, Ceylinco Universals,Eustace Silva – Director/GM, Ceylinco Universals.
Sudesh Rupasinghe the present Country Manager of Kuwait Airways and Niranjan Attapattu – present Deputy General Manager of Delmege Air Services were also present when we were awarded the PSA of Kuwait Airways.
Thereafter, TTGPL was awarded the PSA for Qatar Airways recognizing the value of industry for Wayamba Province. The first two foreign airline PSA officers to be opened out of the metropolitan area.
Our team handles a large number of passengers to Far East, Europe, Indian Sub-Continent & Middle East. We are also renowned for handling Incentive groups and pilgrim groups in the Wayamba Province and beyond.
Kurunegala is becoming one of the leading up and coming markets next to Colombo, in Sri Lanka where all amenities are available. The present government has established major Government Departments, such as Foreign Ministry, Immigration Department etc. for easy access for business development purposes. Maximum number of overseas employment is generated and TTGPL carries bulk of the traffic to the Middle Eastern Countries.
They successfully re-launched their Products & Services a few years back coupled with promotion of their tours arm and was quite successful in their endeavors and had gainfully uplifted several organized tours where the Wayamaba populace grabbed at the opportunity offered by them. Several Airlines along with the National Carrier Sri Lankan Airlines supported them in their effort in promoting several destinations in addition to the Middle East segments.
In celebrating New Year 2022 they coincided their celebration of 20th Anniversary with several programs at Kurunegala Office on 1st January 2022.
Precisely at 8.15am they commenced their day’s program by observing 2 Minute-Silence in memory of the Industry Partners who passed away due to Covid – 19 pandemic and those of the general public.
The Occasion was graced by the Chief Guest Rizmi Reyal – Chairman/M.D, Rifard Rizmi – Director/CEO of The Traveller Global as well as Mohamed Rikaz, Head of the TTGPL Batticaloa Branch and Upendra Rajapakse – Sales Manager Sri Lankan Airlines, Kandy Branch.
The Chairman/M.D addressed the staff by thanking the present and past members of staff for their commitment and dedication which has brought the Kurunegala branch to this current standing of being the leading travel company in Wayamba and would be generously rewarded for their efforts. Further he thanked Arafath Rizah for his committed efforts in maintaining a very high standard.
The Chairman/M.D. also extended his appreciation to all the airlines who supported for the growth and development of TTGPL.
Several staff members were promoted in positions for their successful services rendered and some were also awarded Mementos in appreciation of their continuous support in uplifting the stature of the company.
Chairman Rizmi Reyal was presented with Memento for the eagerly available Guidance & Advise and behind the scene backup support respectively.
They have not forgotten about the environment and had arranged a Tree Planting Ceremony in front of the TTGPL office.
We salute the people of the Wayamba Province who welcomed and supported for its growth. It is ever so thankful for those who supported them in the past 20 years and looking forward for their enhanced business compliance.