October 30, Colombo (LNW): National People’s Power (NPP) Kalutara District Team Leader for the upcoming General Election, Nalinda Jayatissa, projected that Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set to generate an impressive $8.5 billion in revenue by 2025. Speaking to the Daily News in Colombo, Jayatissa shared NPP’s comprehensive plan to boost annual tourist arrivals to four million through a structured program designed to attract more visitors and increase sector income.
He highlighted that the government is prioritizing the tourism sector by enhancing infrastructure and resources. This includes the expansion of facilities at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), with construction of a second terminal now underway in collaboration with the Japanese government to accommodate rising visitor numbers.
Jayatissa also noted that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, internationally regarded as an “anti-corruption president,” could attract significant foreign direct investment, boosting both national and rural economic development. Alongside major infrastructure projects, he emphasized initiatives for rural economic development, improved welfare, and livelihood empowerment as key goals.
To further strengthen economic growth, Jayatissa outlined NPP’s commitment to fully digitizing public services for enhanced efficiency and ease of access. This initiative is part of a broader anti-corruption agenda, aimed at creating a production-based economy and attracting renowned foreign investments. Confident in NPP’s support, Jayatissa predicted his party would secure eight out of 11 seats in the Kalutara District in the General Election.
