JW.ORG's Colombo International Convention generates $ 7.6 m revenue, welcomes 3,500 delegates

THE Jehovah's Witnesses (JW. ORG) yesterday said that its threeday International Convention of Jehovah's Witnesses, held from 5-7 September at the Sugathadasa Indoor and Outdoor Stadium, concluded successfully, bringing together more than 3,500 international delegates from 10 countries and over 14,000 total participants, including local members.

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JW.ORG said in a statement: “The convention delivered a significant boost to Sri Lanka's tourism and hospitality sector. Based on visitor turnout and extended travel itineraries, organisers estimate the event generated $ 7.6 million in direct tourism revenue. This impact follows the precedent of a similar JW.ORG gathering in 2018 that contributed $ 6.9 million to the local economy.”