The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is committed to developing Sri Lanka's tourism services. Periodically reviews are undertaken and possible improvements and developments cited.
Identifies and develops its products and services
Formulates and implements varied Tourism Development Guidelines
Facilitates and implements relevant legal and administrative processes for new establishments
Facilitating the preparation of Regional Tourism Development Plans
Preparing/ facilitating Strategic Environment Assessments and measuring the impact on the environment
Establishes, maintains and supervises the Regional Tourism Offices
Identifies and maintains an inventory of potential development areas
Liaises with the SLTPB, Government Agencies, Provincial councils and Local on related areas of concern
Declaring tourism development areas and managing related functions
Acquiring lands for tourism development
Examining and verifying proposals for investment and processing of applications
Plan the development of new tourism products such as sports tourism, cruise
The SLTDA liaises with potential investors for new projects/joint ventures and assists in implementing externally funded projects. Moreover it aids in preparing projects and other proposals for fund raising to facilitate products.
Facilitate information and data of products and services
Carry out research related to new products and services
Track new trends in products and services
