Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector is likely to have its 3.5 million euro grant by the Europe Union (EU) upped to 4 million euros, where the additional funds would be allocated to assist the revival of the tourism industry SMEs hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

According to Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairperson Kimarli Fernando, the final clearance on the grant increase is yet to be received. However, she expressed confidence in the additional funds coming through.

"A key focus is supporting the SME segment to increase the overall yield and grow tourism revenue that would benefit wider segments of society.

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