Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Sri Lanka is poised to witness a surge in tourism from India as plans unfold to boost maritime passenger transport between the two countries.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved this week a proposal to reduce the deviation tax, aiming to enhance tourism and foster cultural exchange, arts, and sports cooperation.
Proposed by the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, the plan seeks to lower the current deviation tax for passengers departing Sri Lanka by passenger vessels and ships to US$ 5 and US$ 20.
Additionally, it includes a provision for granting a free baggage allowance of up to 60 kg to passengers travelling by passenger vessels.
Furthermore, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Director Gene...