President Ranil Wickremesinghe had recently embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, underscoring the Government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities.

During the tour, President Wickremesinghe had visited several tourist hotels and had engaged with the owners to understand their challenges first hand. The President had reportedly addressed the concerns raised by the business community by liaising with relevant officials over the phone to devise solutions and gather input on industry development strategies.

Wickremesinghe’s itinerary had included visits to tourist hotspots such as Seenimodara, Dikwella, Nilwella, Hiriketiya, Weligama, and Habaraduwa, as well as the Weligama Surf School along the south coast, where he had assessed their activities firsthand.

At the Unawatuna Tourism Zone, President Wickremesinghe had engaged in brief conversations with foreign tourists and sought their perspectives on measures to further promote the tourism industry. He had also interacted with local tourists at the Tangalle and Galle beaches during the weekend holidays, attentively listening to their feedback and addressing their concerns.

Jeffry Dobbs, a foreigner dedicated to enhancing tourist experiences in the region for both local and international tourists, had also accompanied the President in his tour of the southern beaches.