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Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga instructed to launch an extensive investigation into the incident in which an American tourist who arrived in Sri Lanka had to return after a 5 hours stay in Sri Lanka due to inconvenience.

George, a tourist from the US who arrived in Sri Lanka on October 7, made a statement about the difficulties he faced in Sri Lanka, which is widely circulated on social media these days.

According to his statement, he arrived in Sri Lanka for a visit and returned within five hours as he could not afford transportation and was unable to contact his agency.

Minister Ranatunga has instructed the chairperson of the Tourism Development Authority to conduct a comprehensive investigation and submit a report to him.

The Tourism Development Authority said they had already launched an investigation.(DSB)

 


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  • Ros Weer Monday, 11 October 2021 06:51 PM

    Ranatunga's utter incompetency at work.

    Matthew Monday, 11 October 2021 06:54 PM

    This is not surprise. I have gone through similar issue, Sl not good for tourist.

    wahallu Monday, 11 October 2021 06:55 PM

    I would have not stayed 1 hr with theses goons..

    leela Monday, 11 October 2021 06:58 PM

    What everyone do in Sri lanka is investigate and produce report but never take responsibilities, do anything proactive or take ACTION!

    Patriot Monday, 11 October 2021 06:58 PM

    Restore PCR testing at airport.

    Janaka Monday, 11 October 2021 07:01 PM

    Hope we learned something here...how far he travelled to come here with many transit hours, we must truly respect all those tourist...

    joshua Monday, 11 October 2021 07:01 PM

    Great advertisement for SL tourism. It is rotting everywhere

    Gb Monday, 11 October 2021 07:04 PM

    It's what tour operators do charge hundreds of dollars and only pay a tiny fraction to the workers, greedy people, same thing happens in yala

    Karu Monday, 11 October 2021 08:10 PM

    Is there decent rest room facilities in Yala for the money collected from foreign tourists

    Chux Monday, 11 October 2021 07:04 PM

    What inquiry ps make sure your own regulations practical or not

    Jude Christopher Monday, 11 October 2021 07:07 PM

    He at least can go back to his country. 22 million Sri Lankans have no such option but have to remain prisoner under a corrupt regime with nowhere to go and no help in sight.

    Sam Silva Monday, 11 October 2021 07:25 PM

    There is nothing to investigate because from the moment you land in Sri Lanka Airport until the departure like parasites they are being ripped off.

    Tour guide Monday, 11 October 2021 07:39 PM

    Very bad advertisement for tourism in Sri Lanka. What a mess!

    Rifaquath Nizar Monday, 11 October 2021 07:43 PM

    Uncle...That's because none of you people want to take ownership of the responsibilities that has been assigned. This is not the 1st case...Have some shame uncle. People across the globe are talking about Sri Lanka and its inefficiency.

    Sosanka Mudalige Monday, 11 October 2021 07:45 PM

    the Ministry of Tourism was lucky that this tourist did not reach the coast and did not see the appalling state of the hotels, the mess and garbage on the beach, the restaurants closed because of the ruin. Soon, very soon, there will be a lot of such Americans and the Ministry of Tourism will turn into a bureau of investigation.

    Southpaw is Angry Monday, 11 October 2021 07:59 PM

    nothing will happen and the probe will find the tourist guilty and end of story..

    Sasunka Mudalige Monday, 11 October 2021 08:03 PM

    Shameless people. Instead attractivity to country Sri Lankans keep doing mess and dirty things. Who will come to our Motherland Lanka after this? Lajjai godak lajjai.

    Mirosaan Monday, 11 October 2021 08:06 PM

    Bunch of morons

    Sambo Monday, 11 October 2021 08:09 PM

    This is how tourism is going to be developed in the future. A land like no Other. How trues. I hope this person will claim for compansation.

    My Mumbai Monday, 11 October 2021 08:25 PM

    Sri Lanka is not like any western countries. People are left on their own peril to do or die situation. The question you should ask is .. Did he come though an agent in Sri Lanka. If so who is that tourism agent ? Why did not they pick up him at air port ? Why did not he go to his hotel if it is already booked? Why did not he book a taxi and go to his hotel on his own way ? Why did not he ask some help at the air port ? Is there any tourism information centre in.the airport ? Will minister put this under the carpet as it is normal trend in Sri Lanka?

    suresh Tuesday, 12 October 2021 09:12 AM

    first check with the SL Embassy at Washington why false and misleading information was given to the tourist.

    Damian Tuesday, 12 October 2021 05:42 PM

    Goons and Idiots hold key positions in SL, what can someone expect So many probes no action, all them are hand in hand ruining this beautiful country


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