Cabinet Clears Rs. 1.24 Bn BIA Travel Counter Contracts š
ā¢ Overall Deal: The Cabinet approved awarding contracts worth over Rs. 1.24 Bn to operate six tourist service counters at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrival lobby in Katunayake for a three-year period. ā¢ Procurement: Initiated by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd. via a National Competitive Bidding Procedure, attracting 19 bids total. ā¢ Contract Breakdown: ā¢ Casons Travels Ltd.: Rs. 251.03 Mn ā¢ Explore Vacations and Travels Ltd.: Rs. 234.73 Mn ā¢ JNW Lanka Tours: Rs. 209.67 Mn ā¢ Avawia Tours Ltd.: Rs. 189.66 Mn ā¢ Ceylon Arrivals Ltd.: Rs. 183.60 Mn ā¢ Ayubowan Tours and Travels Ltd.: Rs. 171.53 Mn ā¢ Economic Context: Aimed at delivering essential services to incoming travelers, boosting visitor experience, and supporting national tourism revenue.