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Business Opportunities
in Sri Lanka
Tourism
Sri Lanka, the land of scenic surprises
and blessed with a pleasant tropical climate, is rich
in opportunities for tourism & leisure-related activities.
The competitive mix of tourist attractions and year
round fine weather makes it an ideal tourist destination.
The tourism industry, which has proved
to be a successful non-traditional export, has emerged
as the fourth highest foreign exchange earner in Sri
Lanka. The BOI, recognizing the country's potential
as a prime tourist destination has identified tourism,
recreation and leisure projects as a priority area for
promoting both foreign & local investment.
Additional information could be obtained
at the Ceylon Tourist Board.
Potential Areas For Investment
The fast growing, lucrative market segments
in the tourism industry are in eco tourism, business
tourism, sports, health and adventure travel. The attractive
package of incentives offered by the BOI are specifically
designed to enhance the ability of the industry to offer
a diverse range of services to the different segments
of the growing leisure market.
Incentives
Tourism Related Projects
Information Requested by Ceylon
Tourist Board
1. Location map with developments
in the neighbour hood (school, other buildings etc)
2. The concept of and the
proposed development (Detail Project Proposal), with
brief market plan.
3. Investment Plan
4. Financial feasibility
5. Architectural drawings/
Layout plan, detailed room layout/ Arrangement for solid/
Liquid waste disposal
6. Power supply/ Access road
(availability or to be constructed)
7. Benefits to the local community
8. Copy of title deed (if
private land)
Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
Tourist Project in the South East Coast
An ideal surfing location popular with
holiday makers in the world. This spot is called "ULLE"
in the vicinities of Arugambay, which is surrounded
by the "Kumana Bird Sanctuary" once acclaimed by Readers
Digest as the best bird nesting and breeding environment
in the world.
Proposal 1
An extent of 1.5 acres are available for
joint venture for setting up Cabana Styled Restaurant
cum Rest. The prospective investor should bear the cost
of construction as his share of investment.
Proposal 2
A further extent of 8 acres adjoining
the above block is available for similar project. This
land could be purchased outright by any interested investor.
- These two blocks
of land are in the Centre of the Surfing Spot of the
bay
- Tourism is gathering
momentum especially in the East Coast consequent to
the recently concluded Peace Agreement.
- All terms are negotiable
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