SLTDA warns travel agencies implementing the "foreigners only" policy

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says tourist establishments practising a “Foreigners Only” policy may face cancellation of licences.

 

In a statement, the SLTDA said it has received complaints regarding discriminatory practices followed by certain tourist establishments against Sri Lankan travellers.

 

The SLTDA said it would not hesitate to cancel the licence of a tourist property after receiving a formal complaint if it is found to have been discriminatory.

 

“It is our duty to support an important industry sector recover and prosper,” the SLTDA pointed out adding that tourist establishments could make complaints against such guests who neither care for the property nor adhere to stated requirements of the establishments.