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Lanka sees return of tourists by summer John Keells Holdings, Jetwing Hotels and other Sri Lanka hoteliers expect a revival in travel to the Island, which thousands of visitors fled after an earthquake triggered giant waves that devastated the coast. The Sri Lankan Government now expects 550,000 tourists this year, down from an initial estimate of 600,000 visitors. "We will see a drop in tourists in January but by June-July, we hope to have the all the hotels functioning again and tourists will most certainly return." - Lankapuvath HNB Stockbrokers Fund Manager Conference A fund manager conference on " Way Forward for the Sri Lanka Economy and the market" organised by the HNB stockbrokers will be held on February 25 at 4 pm. at the HNB auditorium. This conference will provide the much needed direction to convert present challenge into an opportunity and stimulate investment ideas. It will include presentations from prominent business personalities, from six main industry sectors, followed by a panel discussion, on the prevailing macro environment. The minister of Finance Dr.Sarath Amunugama would deliver the keynote address. |
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