June 17, Colombo: Ms Virginia Littlejohn, Co-founder and CEO of Quantum Leaps based in Washington DC, USA, who is widely recognized as one of the world's leading advocates of women's entrepreneurship is expected to visit Sri Lanka this August.

During her brief visit, she is expected to participate in a forum hosted by Sri Lanka Tourism on “Celebrating the Spirit of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka” that promises to showcase the country’s burgeoning spirit of entrepreneurship among women.

Sri Lanka Tourism officials believe that her visit will indeed be a boost to the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, given the fact that she is considered a powerful opinion leader for women business owners in the US, Europe and Asia.

. While in Colombo, Ms. Littlejohn is due to meet many Sri Lankan female entrepreneurs who will be invited to attend the forum and conference and will also visit Kandy.