Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Cabinet approves National Tourism Policy

The draft 'National Tourism Policy' was discussed by Cabinet in the meeting held on September 04, 2023. At this meeting, it was determined that the draft should be further reviewed by a committee consisting of experts in the field of tourism.

The President's Secretary has thereafter appointed a committee and reported that the committee has identified the problems and potentials of the tourism industry and has drafted the proposed 'National Tourism Policy' in accordance with recommendations of the National Planning Department, taking into account the local and global contexts.

Following which the Cabinet approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the...