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Liquor Fee Hikes Trigger Tourism Sector Alarm in Sri Lanka

Source: Lanka News
Category: Business
Region: Sri Lanka
Published: May 18, 2026 at 11:00

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Sri Lanka’s formal tourism industry is facing renewed pressure after steep increases in liquor licence fees sparked concern among hotel operators, who warn that the move could weaken the country’s competitiveness and accelerate the growth of unregulated tourism businesses. The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) says the revised fee structure, introduced earlier this year, […] The post Liquor Fee Hikes Trigger Tourism Sector Alarm in Sri Lanka appeared first on Lankanews.lk .

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