Lanka Should Try To Increase Regional Air Connectivity To Promote Tourism, Says EASA 

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is urging policymakers to prioritize increasing regional air connectivity as a key strategy to revive the sector. Industry experts, including the European Safety Agency (EASA), highlight the importance of establishing stronger air links with neighbouring countries. This focus on regional connections aims to attract a wider range of tourists and shorten travel times, making Sri Lanka a more attractive holiday destination. Visitors looking for things to do in Nuwara Eliya and Kandy would benefit from this investment, with destinations in the central region potentially gaining new regional airports and flight routes.

Increased regional air traffic is expected to boost tourist arrivals, particularly from South Asia and Southeast Asia, offering a significant economic boost to Sri Lanka’s travel and hospitality sectors. Temples and natural reserves are popular destinations among tourists, with hotels and accommodations available around the landmarks. Tea plantations are another cornerstone of the Sri Lankan cultural experience for tourists, with some locations, such as Hertiance Tea Factory Sri Lanka, having re-embursed inactive tea factories into luxury hotels.