Opening prayer was delivered by Rev.

services and infrastructure within the tourism industry in the Eastern and Northern Provinces.159 LKR increase in sales revenue (from the period June 2016 – December 2016) among the 15 enterprises receiving in-depth technical assistance.

Results15 new and emerging tourism enterprises receiving in-depth advisory services;15 Business Plans developed51 individuals associated with the 15 enterprises attended training workshops and seminars on a continued basis;534 participants in training workshop and seminars when the trainings were made available to the public (222 of which were women);21 signed pledges from hoteliers and service providers showing their commitment to adopting sustainable tourism best practices and preserving the destination;8.000 LKR of indirect investment by enterprises as a result of investments in the business;9 enterprises registered their businesses in the local council and 6 more are currently in process; and2 enterprises obtained their business registration from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and 5 more are currently in process.diversify the number of tourist attractions.

The Eastern and Northern Coasts of Sri Lanka contain large breaches in tourism policies and face numerous challenges in offering quality services to tourists.coupled with public-private stakeholder workshops;Designed and carried out a Tourism Innovation Challenge to help develop or enhance fifteen tourism products or services to increase the availability of tourism attractions that offer cultural.

and increase capacity among tourism entrepreneurs

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The exhibition will be on view from Oct.his artistic brilliance transcended geographical boundaries.

this remarkable collaboration between Bowers Museum and the British Museum goes beyond the familiar and presents a diverse array of Hokusai’s works.Though Hokusai never left Japan during his lifetime.