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Govt. plans to reposition Batticaloa into tourism hub
Daily FT
|September 25, 2025
THE Government is preparing to transform Batticaloa into a hub for tourism and strengthen the national economy.
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CAASL Chairman Sunil Jayarathne and officials discuss on the Batticaloa Airport runway
The initiative aims to position the Eastern Province town as a unique tourist destination by capitalising on its geographical advantages, historical significance, and natural beauty.
The Government expects the project to unlock fresh tourism opportunities in the Eastern Province and contribute to broader efforts to diversify Sri Lanka's tourism offering.
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