Recommendations for socio cultural environment

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 Recommendations for socio cultural environment



The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority pay careful attention to these possibilities because the negative impacts involved here can cause long-term social problems that can affect Sri Lanka in general. These risks can also lead to a decrease in the number of tourists wanting to visit a certain area if the issues accelerate to an extent of giving that particular area a bad reputation. Therefore controlling these risks as much as possible will not only benefit the local community but will also safeguard the sustainability of the tourism industry in a given location, the report showed.

  • Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority intends to develop sustainable tourism and as recommended at the World Summit in 2002, to develop community- based initiatives on tourism to to build the capacities to diversify tourism products, while protecting culture and traditions and effectively conserving and managing natural resources.
  • The product development focus will be to build on traditional areas like Ayurveda, natural and cultural heritage unique so Sri Lanka, survey pointed out.
  • Tourism can contribute in a positive manner to socio-economic development and environmental protection, as Sri Lanka is focusing on tourism to be the third largest foreign exchange earner by 2016, " Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Directory-General S Kalaiselvam told the Island Financial Review.
  •  Cultural heritage sites should be screened for carrying capacity, pollution, vibration, and erosion.
  • Development of the proposed Cultural Centre in Colombo and satellite centres in the provinces should also include presentation, exhibits in culture, handicrafts, local foods and beverage, and performing arts for tourist benefits.
  • A national dance festival and other festival events that highlight national produce, e.g. tea, fishing and spices should be developed.
  • Local interest and pride in traditions and customs should be promoted and sustained
  • Presentation and status of Ceylon tea should be improved in hotels and restaurants and encouragement given to tea promotion and tea parlours.   
  • A national public relations and public awareness campaign should be drawn up to educate the public about the nature of tourism , tourism policy and plans, and benefits and opportunities created by tourism.
  • An information brochure should be prepared for distribution too tourists, including information on the cultural development policy, local handicrafts,  customs and acceptable behaviour patens in Sri Lanka.
  • All districts should be screened for vulnerability assessment.
  • Prospective developers of tourism facilities should undertake a social impact assessment for proposed development.
  • A multi-agency approach should be adopted to involve the community in tourism development, including the following:

Skills Training- small business development advisors should convene with the participation of ILO and Janasaviya. 












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