“We believe this will be the year with the highest number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka. The main reason is the economic and political stability achieved in the country. With no ethnic or religious conflicts and strong national stability, tourists feel safe to visit Sri Lanka,” the Minister stated.
He highlighted that while Colombo and the Western Province currently possess a large concentration of hotel rooms, several emerging destinations still lack adequate accommodation facilities. Areas such as Bandarawela, Badulla, Ampara, and Jaffna remain underserved in terms of hotels and tourism infrastructure.
“We need special interventions to develop hotels and tourism facilities in these destinations. The Tourism Board has land available for such projects, and proposals are already being accepted. We invite more investors to come forward,” he added.
The government expects that improved regional tourism development, coupled with enhanced stability, will further strengthen Sri Lanka’s position as a top travel destination in South Asia.
