Opinion Pieces
Explore opinions and thoughts shared by members and industry veterans.
Investing in Women for an Inclusive Tourism Industry
Did you know? Less than 10% of tourism employees in Sri Lanka are women. March is Women’s history month and in honour and celebration of this, we would like to shine a spotlight on the state of women’s employment in the tourism industry based on findings from a recent study. About the study In 2024, […]
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Strategies for Sustained Tourism Growth: A Call for Action and Reform
Insights from Malik Fernando, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, on Face To Face by Newsfirst In a recent interview on Face To Face on TV1 by Newsfirst, Malik Fernando, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, laid out a compelling vision for addressing the challenges facing Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Highlighting the need […]
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Discover Sri Lanka’s Hidden Gem: A Guide to Hiking the Pekoe Trail
Far from the hustle of mainstream tourist spots, this scenic and winding trail promises a truly immersive experience.
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Are Sri Lankan Homestays an important category in main-stream tourism?
There has been a remarkable rise in the number of homestay operators in the tourism market today, especially in the Asian region ...
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Wild Elephant Deaths in Sri Lanka
Wild elephant deaths have been increasing alarmingly over the past few years, and reached an all-time peak of ...
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