📈 Sri Lanka Tourism Boost: Govt Eases Entry & Improves Facilities for Upcoming Season.

• The government's Special Performance Force, appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, met (Oct 14) to take strict decisions required for the promotion of the tourism industry. • Key Initiatives Discussed: • Easing procedures for obtaining tourist visas and the Electronic Travel Permit (ETA). • Increasing the number of counters at the airport to reduce congestion upon tourist arrival. • Facilitating easier, online ticket purchasing for tourists visiting various sites. • The meeting also focused on addressing issues faced by tourists and parties within the tourism sector. • High-level attendees included Minister Vijitha Herath, Deputy Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe, and corporate heads like John Keells Holdings CEO Krishan Balendra and EKHO Hotels and Resorts VP Nihal Muhandiram.