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Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour

The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), with members of Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ Motorcycle Club, comprising leading businessmen, taking part.

Following the ride, the group met Sri Lankan Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, highlighting the event’s role in strengthening tourism ties and fostering international collaboration.

Buzzword International, which has consistently organised ‘Colombo Bike Week’ since 2013, brought together a group of prominent Malaysian entrepreneurs to Sri Lanka for this event. This marks the second time the ShadowFax team has toured Sri Lanka, following a similar visit in 2016.

Led by Dato’ Muruga Nantham, an experienced biker of 25 years, the team traversed the island riding high-capacity American-made ‘Harley Davidson’ motorcycles ranging from 1500cc to 1900cc.

The tour, held from April 06 to 17, covered Colombo, Jaffna, Passikudah, Arugam Bay, Mahiyanganaya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela, and Hikkaduwa.

The tour generated over USD 100,000 in foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, covering hotel accommodation, airfare, fuel, meals, personal expenses, and donations to local charities.

Speaking at the special meeting held yesterday, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage stated that attracting such high-net-worth tourists contributes immensely to the tourism industry.

Seventeen members of the ‘Bikerholics’ Motorbike Club of Sri Lanka also joined the convoy to support the visiting team.

The Chairman of Buzzword International Lanka, Tilak Leslie, and Managing Director, Neil Hassim, expressed their intention to organize more large-scale international motorcycle tours in the future with the full support of government institutions, including the Ministry of Sports, the Tourism Promotion Bureau, the Police Department, and the Customs Department.

source: Newswire