Opinion Pieces
Explore opinions and thoughts shared by members and industry veterans.
Tourism industry shocked by proposed electricity tariff hike
By Vidhura Ralapanawe, Energy Analyst Excessive unjustified increases proposed, no change in CEB mentality – is reform process stalled? Export industries including tourism must be globally competitive and energy pricing should reflect this. The new tariff will crush tourism businesses as they try to work through lack of demand and escalating costs. It could also […]
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The State of Sri Lanka’s Tourism Industry – Insights from the SME Tourism Community
Sri Lanka’s Tourism industry is one of the country’s top 3 industries at present, making a significant contribution to the national economy...
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Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance Conservation Tourism Series Webinar 1 Q&A
The Conservation Tourism Webinar Series organised by Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance kicked off on Friday 27 August, to explore the topic of ‘wildlife and nature conservation...
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One of Sri Lanka’s Key Tourist Attractions; our Wild Elephants, Could also Help Fight Climate Change!
The cultural, religious and tourism value of Sri Lanka’s elephants are somewhat understood, but did you know that Sri Lanka’s wild elephants could also be a key tool in fighting climate change?
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Conservation Through the Lens of Tourism: The Role of Biodiversity in Tourism
Biodiversity conservation is vital for sustaining life on earth, but why is it specifically important for tourism?
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