The Government is planning to reactivate the tourism industry from August 1st by inviting small tour groups to prepare for the tourist season ahead.
Accordingly, limited small tour groups under strict health restrictions would be accommodated from August 1st Kimali Fernando, chairperson of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau told Reuters.
limited number of small groups from around the world would be allowed to visit from August and stay in approved five-star hotels that have put strict safety measures in place, she added.
She denied a report in the local Sunday Times that said the sector would re-open in mid-June
The tourists would allowed to visit sites such as the Yala national park, Udawalawe, Arugam Bay, Trincomalee and selected beach areas under strict regulations.