Sri Lanka bombings will cost tourism industry up to $ 1.5 billion

Sri Lanka’s finance minister announced on Friday April 26 that the Easter Sunday attacks could cause up to $ 1.5 billion in lost revenue to the island’s tourism sector.

The Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka could cause up to $ 1.5 billion in lost revenue to its tourism sector this year, the island’s finance minister said on Friday.

“We expect a 30% drop in arrivals and that means a loss of around $ 1.5 billion , “ Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said at a press conference. The South Asian island, popular for its idyllic beaches and lush greenery, had a record year in 2018 with 2.33 million tourists.

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