Domestic Tourism Survey

Tasks and works involved and suggested,

• Setting up of School Travel Clubs island wide.
• Develop staging facilities (Comfort Centres) after identifying the staging places on main roads leading to major cities ie. Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Ratnapura, Kataragama in association with Provincial Councils, Local Authorities, Co-ops, SANASA, Leading Business Communities in the area etc.
• Preparation of an inventory on Lesser Known Attractions in all provinces.
• Compilation of information on Religious/ Cultural Events in the island.
• Publication of an Accommodation Guide (including Pilgrim Rests, Circuit/ Estate Bungalows, Youth Hostels, Rest houses, Guesthouses etc.) for benefit of Domestic Tourists (Budget Travelers).
• Preparation of a Tourist Guide Map for Domestic Tourists.
• Training of Youth as Site Guides at major tourist sites to assist Domestic Tourists.
• Publication of Tourist Handbooks for benefit of Domestic Tourists (by Sponsorship)
• Launch of a Tourist Friendly Cities programme in major tourist areas.
• Placing of Tourist Signages and Direction Boards leading to Tourist Attractions with assistance of sponsors.
• Launch of Clean & Green Campaign at Major Tourist Sites/ Cities.
• Conducting of surveys on impact of Domestic Tourism through School Travel Clubs and Undergraduates Studying tourism.
• Conducting of Awareness Raising Programmes on Code of Ethics for travelers.
• Encourage Travel Agents to introduce Budget Tour Packages for Domestic Tourists.
• Media Campaign.
• Advisory Committee on Domestic Tourism
  - Code of Ethics for Domestic Tourists