{"id":53454,"date":"2017-06-06T10:55:14","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T14:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=53454"},"modified":"2017-06-06T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T14:55:14","slug":"sri-lanka-is-voted-as-both-asias-leading-adventure-tourism-and-tourist-destination-for-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbsjeyaraj.com\/dbsj\/?p=53454","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka Is Voted as Both Asia’s Leading Adventure Tourism and Tourist Destination for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adventure-seekers and intrepid globetrotters looking to blaze new trails in Southeast Asia will want to consider adding Sri Lanka to their travel bucket list, after the country claimed the title of leading destination and leading adventure tourism destination for Asia over the weekend.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia 2017, which were held in Shanghai, Sri Lanka claimed the title of leading destination for the region, an award that reflects a country\u2019s range of tourism products and services. <\/p>\n

The country was also named the leading adventure tourism destination. <\/p>\n

Winners are based on an online voting process cast by industry leaders and travel professionals. <\/p>\n

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Sri Lanka has been emerging as an interesting travel alternative to Thailand, for its beaches, wildlife safaris and adventure tours. <\/p>\n

Along with its native land mammals – elephants, leopards and wild buffalos – the island and its marine surroundings make the destination one of the best for whale and dolphin watching. <\/p>\n

Sri Lanka is also known among thrill-seekers for offering top-notch surfing and diving experiences, jungle treks, hikes and elephant-riding and rock-climbing adventures. <\/p>\n

Other big winners of the night include The Oberoi Udaivilas in India, which took home the title of Asia\u2019s leading hotel 2017 and The Peninsula Hong Kong, which was named Asia\u2019s leading luxury hotel 2017. <\/p>\n

For Australasia, the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park in Australia was named the leading hotel, and Yasawa Islands in Fiji Australasia\u2019s leading destination. <\/p>\n

Here are some of the big winners from the gala event: <\/p>\n

Asia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leading airline: Hainan Airlines<\/p>\n

Leading airline economy class: Cathay Pacific<\/p>\n

Leading beach destination: Thailand<\/p>\n

Leading boutique hotel: Casa Del Mar Langkawi, Malaysia<\/p>\n

Leading city break destination: Hong Kong<\/p>\n

Leading cruise line: Star Cruises<\/p>\n

Leading fine dining and hotel restaurant: La Maison 1888 InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam<\/p>\n

Leading low-cost airline: AirAsia <\/em><\/p>\n

Australasia <\/strong><\/p>\n

Leading airline: Air New Zealand<\/p>\n

Leading private island resort: Laucala Island, Fiji<\/p>\n

Most romantic resort: The Remort Resort, Fiji Islands <\/em><\/p>\n

Courtesy:Daily FT<\/em><\/p>\n

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Adventure-seekers and intrepid globetrotters looking to blaze new trails in Southeast Asia will want to consider adding Sri Lanka to their travel bucket list, after the country claimed the title of leading destination and leading adventure tourism destination for Asia over the weekend. At the World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia 2017, which were held …<\/p>\n

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