Travel Corporation India Ltd. (operating brands; TCI, Sita & Distant Frontiers) is delighted to announce a new joint venture, Tropiculture Pvt Ltd. Tropiculture will be headed by Shanitha Fernando, an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry in the country. Over the past ten years, Shanitha has established Authenticities as a vibrant brand that is known as a byword for experiential travel in Sri Lanka. Under his leadership, Tropiculture will exclusively handle and manage TCI’s business in Sri Lanka.
“When we were looking at returning to Sri Lanka, working with Shanitha was an obvious choice. In the 25 years that I have known him, I have come to respect his passion for excellence in destination management and believe that our partnership with him will grow exponentially, as it is based on shared values and a common ethos. Sita in Nepal, Etho Mehto in Bhutan and now Tropiculture in Sri Lanka, demonstrate our continued commitment to delivering unmatched experiences to our discerning customers by investing in our own companies and teams. We look forward to growing our service offering in Sri Lanka,” said Dipak Deva, Managing Director, Travel Corporation India Ltd.
“It is a great milestone for Authenticities Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka on its 10-year anniversary to partner with Travel Corporation India Ltd. We are pleased with the formation of Tropiculture Pvt Ltd; a global strategic partnership combining the strengths of TCI, SITA & Distant Frontiers India and the strength of Authenticities in Sri Lanka. We are committed to building on the strengths of each company to enhance sustainable success for our customers worldwide,” said Shanitha Fernando, President, Authenticities.