Sri Lanka's Eastern Coast to See a Boost in Tourism. 4000 Rooms in Trincomalee District

17th June 2010, www.news.lk

Tourism in Sri Lanka is in the upward trend and the tourist resort areas especially in the eastern coast is regaining its glory with the end of 30 year war.Several new projects in the tourism sector are due to be launched in the province with the nod of the Board of Investment.

Many local investors have expressed their willingness to be stake holders in the government's pet plan of increasing the accommodation facilities with 4000 rooms in the area in the Trincomalee District alone.

Then value of investment is in the region is 20 billion rupees. 3000 rooms will be constructed along Kuchchaveli scenic beach resort, while 1000 hotel rooms are planned to be built in Pasikudah.

Work on the Pasikudah project is already underway. It is due to be completed before the end of next year.