The Presidential Task Force on the Implementation of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Programme convened at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (26), under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath.
Discussions focused on the challenges faced by the tourism sector in light of the ongoing global energy crisis, with particular attention on ensuring an uninterrupted fuel supply and providing necessary support to sustain the industry.
The task force also reviewed matters related to tourist arrivals, maintenance of hotels and tourist attractions, and strategies to attract visitors from countries less affected by the conflict.
Progress of the Beira Lake cleaning project was assessed, while issues affecting the film tourism sector were also discussed with a view to identifying practical solutions.
The meeting was attended by senior government officials, tourism authorities, and key industry stakeholders, including representatives from leading private sector organizations.