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World Industries in the field of tourism is one industry that can be the main focus for most of the growth and business opportunities for the hotel, especially in the provinces of North and East to invest and capture a market in these areas.

President, Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka, Srilal Daily News Mitthapala the Business, that they have signed and committed to future seasons and most of the rooms have been sold.


Sri Lanka has the best facilities and natural beauty that can be marketed easily. Here, a group of tourists throng Sigiriya

"Compared with last year we almost did not see an increase in occupancy rates this season but the real positive impact can be expected in the next year.

Industry that is affected in the last few years because the situation of war and most of the hotel was forced to reduce their prices to survive in business.

However, there is still an effect from the economic crisis in most European countries. Therefore, to maintain in the entertainment industry is important to keep the price low price. We still do not plan to raise hotel rates but we expect to take to a higher occupancy rate and increase the price gradually.

"With the victory of terror in this country, as an industry we have to return to position Sri Lanka as brand new to the world.

In the last few years, the industry does not allocate funds to expand facilities at the hotel.

However, during the next few years we plan to invest in the increased facilities for disabled visitors, which is currently inadequate, "he said." Most of the tourists coming from India, English, French, German, Russian and Middle Eastern countries and compared to last year, we expect a 10 to 15 percent growth in occupancy in the next season, "he said.

"Most tourists book their holidays well in advance with the charter operator.

Trends now changing, and some up-market hotels and the broken trend grabbed this business to share during the last few years.

We can not expect large demand increases during the rainy season coming, but the demand will increase gradually in the next few years, "said Vice President, Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka, Anura Lokuhetti.

"We are delighted that Sri Lanka tourism industry together with the professionals who make a special effort to attract more tourists to the country on the season.

With the dawn of peace and adequate promotion and enthusiasm of the hotel industry, it will help improve the industry and also help the tourism industry to become the largest foreign exchange earner in the country, "he said.

"Sri Lanka has the best facilities and natural beauty that can be marketed easily.

Tourism industry that will become the best in the industry for developing countries that have some major impact.

Improvement in the tourism industry will create more opportunities in agriculture, fisheries and industry people as well, "he said.