Among tour operators G Adventures and Intrepid Group have released statements confirming all travellers and group leaders in the region are safe.
As the death toll following the terror attacks in Sri Lanka moved past 300 on Tuesday, tour companies have been scrambling to locate all their clients and move them to safety.
Bomb explosions set off across three Sri Lankan churches and four hotels on Easter Sunday have been blamed on a local Islamist group, although no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Police have so far detained 40 suspects in connection with the attacks. On Tuesday, the country observed three minutes of silence and a state of emergency is in effect to prevent further attacks.
Among tour operators G Adventures and Intrepid Group have released statements confirming all travellers and group leaders in the region are safe.
Both travel companies have waived change fees for travellers with future bookings who wish to postpone.
Abercrombie & Kent expressed “deep shock at the senseless attacks”. A&K has an office on the ground in Sri Lanka and confirms all its guests in the country are accounted for and safe.
A&K said it is closely monitoring the developing situation and will be reaching out to future travellers and their travel professionals as more information comes to light.
India’s Creative Travel said all its guests were safe. “We are looking at which future trips need any rescheduling and will keep our partners updated on the next steps,” the company said.
Creative added “one humble request”.
“Please do not abandon the destination. The nation survives on tourism and needs the support of the global travel industry.
“Many nations over the past few years have gone through traumatic natural or man-made incidents that have impacted tourism. But we have also seen many of them getting the affection and support from the tourism fraternity. We hope Sri Lanka will get the same.”