The Government of Sri Lanka has reportedly issued fresh legislation amending the value added tax (VAT) for tourism-related industries to 7% from the original 15%.
The Tourism Alliance in Sri Lanka, which is a travel industry group formed following the Easter Sunday attacks, is reportedly planning on commencing talks with the government to form a public-private partnership (PPP) to conduct market research and promotions.
Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister of Sri Lanka Sagala Ratnayaka has said recently that in view of the country’s recovery from the Easter Sunday explosions,
The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators has reportedly welcomed the decision by the UK to relax its travel advisory on Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Watawala Plantations Plc has reportedly reclaimed full ownership of its dairy subsidiary, Watawala Dairy Ltd (WDL), purchasing 31.75 percent of shares for Rs. 180 million.