Tuesday, February 23, 2016

tourism in ceylon

In the twelfth century, the explorer Marco Polo wrote that Sri Lanka was the finest island in the whole world. For centuries it had been a tourism destination, particularly for European travelers Recently, the Sri Lankan Civil War that spanned over 25 years and ended in 2009 has had a negative impact on tourism and the growth of the industry stagnated, however following this era a resurgence in Sri Lanka as a tourist destination has been evident.

 In 2012, post office worldwide holiday costs barometer named Sri Lanka as the best valued destination for holidays.Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka exceeded 1.5 million in 2014.


marco polo

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