SLTDA Hosts Goodwill Brunch for Stranded Tourists Amid Regional Crisis 📈

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a support initiative for foreign visitors stranded in the country due to ongoing Middle East flight disruptions and airport closures. • Support Measures: The government has implemented several relief actions, including a 14-day free visa extension and logistical coordination with airlines to assist affected travelers. • Hospitality Initiative: A special brunch was hosted at the SLITHM Monara Restaurant as a gesture of "warmth and generosity" to reassure guests whose return journeys were delayed by airline suspensions. • Key Services: A dedicated 24-hour tourist assistance hotline (1912) remains active to provide real-time information and support for international visitors. • Strategic Impact: SLTDA Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam emphasized that the move reinforces Sri Lanka’s reputation as a responsible and welcoming destination within the global tourism sector, prioritizing visitor safety and welfare during unforeseen global disruptions.