As the third-largest foreign exchange earner for the Sri Lankan economy, Tourism is central to the prosperity of the economy as a whole. In consideration of this, the government has introduced initiatives to facilitate investment and growth in Tourism. Destinations including Kuchchaveli in the Trincomalee District, Passikudah on the Eastern coast, and Kalpitiya on the north-western coast have been identified for development.

The ongoing expansion of the expressway network, with the opening of the Katunayake Expressway connecting the Bandaranaike International Airport to Colombo, and the construction of an expressway to the hill-capital of Kandy, promise to greatly reduce travel times for tourists. The opening of Sri Lanka’s second international airport in the southern Province,Hambantota District, and the proposed redevelopment of several domestic airports provides flexibility and convenience to tourists. Alongside the national carrier SriLankan Airlines, domestic airlines provide seaplane connections from Colombo to several destinations within the country.

Furthermore, as of August 1, 2019, the Sri Lankan government has waived visa fees for international tourists from 48 countries. Consequently, travellers applying for 30-day Tourist Visas are no longer required to pay for their Visas. Thus, as an increasingly popular, internationally acclaimed tourist destination, Sri Lanka offers exciting and lucrative opportunities for investors.