MONTHLY NEWS BULLETIN - JANUARY 2019

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Dear Trade Colleagues,

7be1ed47 f48c 4bcb bb43 fe06b16fb624 In the aftermath of another successful “Vakantiebeurs 2019” in Netherlands, I am pleased to welcome you to “Journeys” in the New Year, 2019.

We research and carefully select our experiences and accommodation to enable our valued clients to have a holiday that they will cherish for a lifetime.

So in keeping with the spirit of the New Year, I am thrilled to disclose: a new accommodation option, a remarkable experience and a smiley versatile person - to our list of encounters and people.

I am confident that you will only continue to receive more exciting and appealing news, in our upcoming editions of “Journeys” in the future.

Happy reading ….

Anuruddha Bandara (AB)
Founder
Experiential Journeys

Eco Team Initiates Project that Fosters a Sustainable Environment

Eco Team Initiates Project that Fosters a Sustainable Environment Priority to protecting, conserving and nurturing Sri Lanka’s biodiversity, is a core theme in any initiation developed by Eco Team. Based on this, Eco Team laid the foundation for a dynamic new programme called Butterfly Conservation Project. We have identified the most suitable feeding and breeding plants for butterflies that could be grown in the dry zone and mapping the proper planting slots for those varieties of plants, are underway. To complement this Project, our Team at our Campsites, have already mobilised plans to improve the location biodiversity, with the objective of attracting more...

Osha: The First Female Safari Camp Manager in Sri Lanka

Osha: The First Female Safari Camp Manager in Sri LankaSri Lanka’s Pioneer in Luxury Mobile Camping; The Mahoora Team welcomes its first Female Safari Camp Manager, Osha, who anticipates more engaging experiences for her guests at Mahoora Yala. Having grown up in a West African country, Nigeria, Osha, recently joined the Mahoora Team, as our first Female Safari Camp Manager. A Certified Marketer of Chartered Institute of Marketing in Sri Lanka, Osha served the Hilton Colombo for 15 years and has worked in the hospitality industry overseas. Vastly experienced and with her exposure especially as a camp manager in the African...

Witness the Dignity of Hands behind the Looms

Witness the Dignity of Hands behind the Looms Vibrant colours and skilled workmanship; the story of traditional Sri Lankan Craft and Fair Trade. See it all come together at a handloom industry of Sri Lanka and be a part of local magic. Be a part of the experience; be a part of tradition; witness a local community at work at the looms, crafting unbelievable handloom. A rural village located approximately 35 kilometres from Kurunegala; the city of the Elephant Rock, is the destination. Discover the exciting story behind a successful working model that is based on Fair Trade practices. It is...

Okwin Resort, A Resort by a River

Okwin Resort; A Resort by a River Enjoy a rejuvenating retreat overlooking the Mahaweli River, set against picturesque tea plantations and Kandyan hills, Okwin ensures services that are both eco-friendly and tailored to your needs. while keeping them away from the hustle and bustle of busy lifestyles.retreat, services in an eco-friendly environment will enable guests to have a peaceful Personalised views of the surrounding mountains and lush green tea plantations. breaktakingNestled on the river bank of Sri Lanka’s longest river; Mahaweli River, Okwin Resort offers...

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Our policy in discouraging Animal Cruelty, Tourist Traps and Staged Tourist Shows

Animals Are Friends Too: Discouraging Animal Cruelty, Tourist Traps and Staged Tourist Shows

We at ExJ stay away from tourism experiences that are staged and involve animal cruelty and shopping traps that are contrived to exploit and deceive clients.

Even though some of the popular ‘attractions’ are not included in our programmes due to the above reasons, we have no objections in our clients making their own arrangements with our Drivers to visit these places.

Why we do not promote following attractions

Turtle Hatcheries

As this concept has serious negative aspects in terms of conservation, we do not encourage our visitors to patronize the turtle hatcheries, as not all of them are really turtle-friendly. We instead encourage them to observe turtles in their natural habitats.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

When we became aware that the animal welfare standards there were questionable, we stopped encouraging our clients to visit the orphanage. We are pleased to observe that the Born Free Foundation has now adopted similar measures.

Elephant back rides – Habarana

There’s uncertainty surrounding the attitude of this place towards animal welfare. There may be a few ethical operators, but in general, we are not in agreement with how the place is run. We all would love a photo of us riding an elephant, but is a lifetime of pain caused to these magnificent mammals really worth a few fleeting likes on social media?

Traditional Village Tour with a Canoe Trip and Bullock-Carts – Habarana

This is a tourist trap where a lot of the trip is ‘staged’ for commercial purposes. Such fake touristic experiences will not give our visitors an idea of what life in the country is really like, so join us as we show you the real side of Sri Lanka. And at the end of every vacation, always ask yourself, “Did you feel that your holiday was ethical, eco-friendly, and reduced environmental impacts?”

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