Rooms 50% off and ads in Russia: Sri Lanka’s battered tourism industry tries to woo visitors back to beaches deserted after deadly Easter bombings by rangaba shiharaneez
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s battered tourism industry is trying to woo visitors back to beaches deserted after deadly Easter bombings, slashing hotel rates and pushing promotions in key markets like Russia.
England, India and the United States were among countries that issued travel advisories for Sri Lanka, a diverse island with pristine beaches, ancient Buddhist temples, and lush hills that Lonely Planet selected as its top 2019 destination. Lavanga Resort & Spa in the southern beach resort of Hikkaduwa, for example, is offering rooms for $35 instead of the usual $75 - with free breakfast. Travel agents are promoting the offer in Russia, with some success.
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