QR code system planned for tourism service providers

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By Poojathmi Rivithma

Colombo, March 16 (Daily Mirror) - The Government is planning to introduce a special QR code system for individuals and institutions engaged in the tourism industry, Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe said.

Under the proposed initiative, all tourism service providers will be required to register with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), enabling authorities to verify registered operators and ensure better standards in the sector.

Prof. Ranasinghe said the QR code system will help identify officially registered tourism operators and ensure that tourists visiting the country receive proper services and facilities without inconvenience.

He also noted that a decline in tourist arrivals from Europe and the Middle East has been observed in recent months.

According to the Deputy Minister, many European tourists travel through Middle Eastern transit hubs using airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways, which has influenced the flow of visitors from the region.

Prof. Ranasinghe further said that tourist arrivals from the Middle East have dropped by around 25 to 35 percent during the period of Ramadan.

He added that the ongoing conflict in parts of the Middle East has also contributed to the decrease in tourist numbers.

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Teesh Monday, 16 March 2026 03:09 PM

More and more empty promises.

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Dr Prasad Edirisooriya Monday, 16 March 2026 08:48 PM

He is a good dancer. Remember how he dance after people die from Ditwa. Another Pachawatte professor who has never even run a tea shop.

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srilanka Monday, 16 March 2026 04:32 PM

hi

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Cat Monday, 16 March 2026 04:38 PM

Today I was on the queue for petrol.I was waiting 1 hour in the queue and reached the petrol pump.I had the QR with me and I received petrol.But unfortunately the foreigner behind me did not have a QR he was waiting for one hour and had to reach the pump to know that he will not get petrol.He asked the pumpmen to give him petrol but they refused.The policeman there shouted in Sinhalese asking pimp worker not to give him petrol. He waited for some time thinking there would be a relief but and went away .what a bullshit is this.Are you expecting develop tourism or destroy it

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Cat Monday, 16 March 2026 04:39 PM

Today I was on the queue for petrol.I was waiting 1 hour in the queue and reached the petrol pump.I had the QR with me and I received petrol.But unfortunately the foreigner behind me did not have a QR he was waiting for one hour and had to reach the pump to know that he will not get petrol.He asked the pumpmen to give him petrol but they refused.The policeman there shouted in Sinhalese asking pimp worker not to give him petrol. He waited for some time thinking there would be a relief but and went away .what a bullshit is this.Are you expecting develop tourism or destroy it

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