The Mein Schiff 5, one of the most popular super luxury cruises, docked in the port of Colombo on Tuesday (29/11/2022) morning with 2,000 tourists, mostly European, to discover Sri Lanka. This ship has a record number of passengers onboard and is one of the first luxury passenger ships to visit Sri Lanka after the pandemic, officially commencing the winter season for cruise calls. This visit creates a new opportunity for the country to generate foreign exchange and bolster its foreign exchange inflow. Visits by these prominent cruise ships boost the image of Sri Lanka as a safe, hospitable and diverse destination for tourists around the world.
As the Truly Sri Lankan Bank, Pan Asia Bank stepped forward to assist the cruise passengers to conduct their banking requirements through its state of the art mobile banking facility. Pan Asia Bank’s mobile banking unit was available during this period to help tourists with many different needs such as ATM facilities, foreign currency exchanges etc. to make their stay smooth. The Truly Sri Lankan Bank is committed to take part in these kinds of nationally relevant initiatives which will uplift the legendary hospitality and warmth of the Truly Sri Lankan brand.