Founder Tharindu Idunil highlighted that the sub-agents have been instrumental in facilitating outbound travel for local businesspeople, particularly in business travel, overseas employment, and MICE tourism, making them key pillars of the company’s success. The event was organized to acknowledge and reward their ongoing support.
Idunil also noted that the same network of sub-agents helped the company send over 200 Sri Lankans to the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China’s largest and oldest international trade exhibition.
The biannual Canton Fair showcases a wide range of products from thousands of Chinese and international companies, giving entrepreneurs opportunities to establish new business connections and expand their ventures.
Referring to recent floods that disrupted many businesses, Idunil said that attending the Canton Fair can help affected entrepreneurs rethink their operations, form new partnerships, and import products directly from China at competitive prices.
He cited examples of businesspeople who, after attending the fair, expanded their operations and opened branches in multiple locations by applying the knowledge gained.
Sri Win Lanka Travels facilitates direct connections with suppliers and organizes visits to manufacturing facilities, allowing participants to gain firsthand information about the products they plan to import.
The company annually takes around 200 Sri Lankan visitors to the Canton Fair, with participants reporting positive business outcomes. Idunil added that even those yet to start a business can gain inspiration and ideas through exposure to the fair.