News Sri lanka tourism highlights major value lankages in sector February 24, 2026 Sri Lanka Tourism says about one-third of the money tourists spend in accommodation, travel agencies/tour operators, and wellness services does not stay i... Sri Lanka Tourism says about one-third of the money tourists spend in accommodation, travel agencies/tour operators, and wellness services does not stay in the Sri Lankan economy. This is mainly due to offshore bookings, high imports, and informal (unregistered) businesses. A national workshop with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and UN Tourism discussed these findings and focused on practical solutions to reduce these value leakages. Planned actions include: • Encouraging more businesses to register and use digital systems • Strengthening local supply chains and promoting locally made products • Reducing dependency on imports • Promoting sustainability and skills development • Using digital tools to guide tourists toward local services These steps will be included in a three-year roadmap to ensure more tourism income benefits Sri Lanka. Read this news on Tourithm
