Opinion Pieces
Explore opinions and thoughts shared by members and industry veterans.
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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Tourism industry shocked by proposed electricity tariff hike
By Vidhura Ralapanawe, Energy Analyst Excessive unjustified increases proposed, no change in CEB mentality – is reform process stalled? Export industries including tourism must be globally competitive and energy pricing should reflect this. The new tariff will crush tourism businesses as they try to work through lack of demand and escalating costs. It could also […]
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