The government of Sri Lanka has reportedly appointed a seven member top level task force comprising prominent state sector stakeholders in order to transform Sri Lanka tourism into a US$ 10 billion industry by 2030.
Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts has reportedly re-opened Cinnamon Bentota Beach, a historically important 1967 hotel designed by Geoffrey Bawa
Official data in Sri Lanka has reportedly recorded a 4.52 percent growth in raw coconut prices to Rs. 45,265 for 1000 nuts at an auction in Colombo last Thursday (16), which is an increase from Rs. 43,305, on January 16.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Roads and Highways, Ports and Shipping, Johnston Fernando has reportedly said that the Trincomalee Port in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province would be turned around as a major international port following recent inspection tour of the port.
Sri Lanka’s Government Information Department has said that Sri Lanka will receive a US$ 10.96 million grant from Korea to develop the tourism industry in the country.