Hon. Vijitha Herath

¶ 01 (a) (i) Total number of units: 8,322 (as of March 2026) Total number of rooms: 58,411 (as of March 2026) Information on regional occupancy rates is not available.

¶ 02 (ii) India; United Kingdom; Russia; Germany; China; Australia; France; United States; Netherlands; Bangladesh.

¶ 03 (iii) No.

¶ 04 (iv) [Not provided.]

¶ 05 (ā) Poland, Romania, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Turkey, Egypt, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Austria, Czech Republic, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia.

¶ 06 (b) (i) Approved projects and investment value: - 2024: 29 projects; 576 rooms; USD 41.723 million - 2025: 42 projects; 1,205 rooms; USD 196.18 million

¶ 07 (ii) Yes. A diversification strategy has been adopted.

¶ 08 As a first measure, plans have been formulated to reduce the risk of market concentration through public relations promotion campaigns, digital advertising campaigns and innovative strategies, in addition to traditional promotional activities, to develop the potential of emerging markets and promote new tourism sources. Action plans are being implemented covering various countries and regions.

¶ 09 Further, diversification strategies are pursued through new product development to reduce market concentration risk. Accordingly, promotional campaigns are being implemented to improve cruise tourism, wellness tourism, Buddhist tourism and wedding tourism sectors.

¶ 10 Currently, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is actively facilitating the implementation of innovative tourism projects by introducing experiential tourism attractions including cable car projects, underwater installation projects, floating cabanas, etc.

¶ 11 (iii) As per the 2025 investment data, the total number of rooms expected to be added to the accommodation sector is 3,413. The distribution is as follows:

¶ 12 - Western Province - Colombo: 5 projects; 77 rooms; USD 5.19 million - Gampaha: 7 projects; 174 rooms; USD 25.03 million - Kalutara: 1 project; 214 rooms; USD 25 million (approx.)

¶ 13 - Central Province - Kandy: 6 projects; 322 rooms; USD 21 million - Matale: 17 projects; 273 rooms; USD 14.95 million - Nuwara Eliya: 2 projects; 64 rooms; USD 5.19 million

¶ 14 - Southern Province - Galle: 9 projects; 267 rooms; USD 35.14 million - Matara: 29 projects; 475 rooms; USD 24.725 million - Hambantota: 4 projects; 69 rooms; USD 7.63 million

¶ 15 - Northern Province - Jaffna: 4 projects; 85 rooms; USD 4.65 million - Mannar: 0; 0 - Mullaitivu: 0; 0 - Vavuniya: 0; 0 - Kilinochchi: 0; 0

¶ 16 - Eastern Province - Ampara: 4 projects; 142 rooms; USD 36.31 million - Batticaloa: 1 project; 4 rooms; USD 0.40 million - Trincomalee: 11 projects; 363 rooms; USD 25.436 million

¶ 17 - Uva Province - Badulla: 1 project; 544 rooms; USD 20.6 million - Monaragala: 3 projects; 75 rooms; USD 13.38 million

¶ 18 - North Central Province - Anuradhapura: 3 projects; 32 rooms; USD 1.38 million - Polonnaruwa: 0; 0

¶ 19 - North Western Province - Kurunegala: 1 project; 85 rooms; USD 8.8 million - Puttalam: 2 projects; 37 rooms; USD 2.32 million

¶ 20 - Sabaragamuwa Province - Ratnapura: 2 projects; 13 rooms; USD 0.306 million - Kegalle: 3 projects; 88 rooms; USD 11.85 million

¶ 21 Total: 126 projects; 3,413 rooms; USD 339.287 million

¶ 22 (iv) The locations where the hotels are to be established are as indicated in the table under (b)(iii) above. However, the timeframe for completion varies depending on the nature (size and sensitivity) of each project. Typically, development permits are granted for a period of one to two years, which can be extended.

¶ 23 (v) As per (b)(iii) above, the estimated investment value is USD 339.287 million.

¶ 24 (c) Not applicable.