Sri Lanka, Sept. 4 -- The Government has focused its attention on establishing a Task Force dedicated to promoting the tourism sector.

"The decision was made with two main objectives of revitalising the tourism industry and generating direct income growth for the national economy. This Task Force will be empowered to make decisions related to the promotion of the tourism sector", said Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.

The Minister made these remarks during the inaugural session of the Tourism Promotion Task Force, held at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (2).

Discussions focused on preparing plans to promote the tourism sector, ensuring Government institutions operate within a unified frame...