Sri Lanka wins the bid to hold CACCI conference in 2010

Sri Lanka won the bid to organize the 24th Confederation of Asia - Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) Conference and the Council meeting in year 2010 in Colombo.

The joint project proposal for the bid was submitted by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sri Lanka backed by Sri Lanka Convention Bureau ( SLCB).

Chairperson of SLCB Prema Cooray said that this is an important event for Sri Lanka hence the direct involvement of SLCB in the bidding process. Such prestigious conference, apart from its economic merits, gives an immense boost to Sri Lanka’s image abroad, when the news gets around that Sri Lanka will be hosting 24th session.

The 22nd CACCI Conference this year was held in Manila, Philippines from October 23-28.

By Christine Hettiarachchi
Courtesy: Lankapuvath