The government is planning to introduce a US$ 20 levy per bed on all five star hotels in Colombo in a bid to deter under pricing.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa delivering the 2011 Budget in Parliament yesterday said earnings from tourism showed a moderate increase despite the strong revival in arrivals. "This is largely because the industry as a whole is underpriced," he said.The government would charge the US$ 20 levy per room where the rate is below US$ 125 per night from next January.
The government proposes to reduce income tax on all tourism related businesses from 15 percent to 12 percent.
US$ 20 is no bad at all, good news for me:)i am coming sri lanka
ReplyDeleteThis is not the room rate please. It is a bed tax Government charges from Colombo Hotels. At the moment Colombo hotels cost app. $125 a single room.
ReplyDeletei wish i was one of the guys in picture to enjoy:)
ReplyDeletewow nice babes.... rooms are cheap to have such a nice party
ReplyDelete"This is largely because the industry as a whole is underpriced,"
ReplyDeletei have never been thr may be u r right :)
ReplyDeleteYou better make your visit to Sri Lanka now while low prices last. As with many new found destinations, price may go up with the demand.
ReplyDeleteearnings from tourism showed a moderate increase despite the strong revival in arrivals
ReplyDeleteIf 20% increase in tourism earnings can be called "moderate", I agree - Sunil
ReplyDeletethe industry as a whole is underpriced
ReplyDelete$125 is very expensive, Pakistan is more cheap
ReplyDeleteYes,Pakistan is cheap. Somalia is cheaper.
ReplyDeleteYes, Pakistan is cheap, but Somalia is cheaper!
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