BENTOTA, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travelers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago.
Tourism, which accounts for 5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, has suffered as tourists from around the world canceled hotel and flight bookings fearing more attacks. “Some airlines have also discontinued frequency of flights. Load factor is much lower than it used to be,” Gomes said. “It is a worrying factor for sure.”
VictoriaVenega7 AlasdairPal AnanthalakshmiA SimonScarr Most people don't intentionally go where they don't feel safe. It's sad, since both the tourist and those who work in the tourist industry suffer through no fault of their own, but safety is the most important issue.
AlasdairPal AnanthalakshmiA SimonScarr People will never vacation their until they execute all those responsible and ones that are still against Sri Lanka
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