A Stern Action Will Be Taken Against Those Who Involved In Exploitation And Harassment Of Foreign Tourists -Tourism Minister

The Minister Of Tourism John Amarathunge has said on Wednesday (24) that the Sri Lankan Government will take stern action against those locals who involved in exploitation and harassment of Foreign Tourists.

As the number of Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka hitting record figures these days the Government is concerned on the increasing number of complaints received from Foreign Tourists on exploitation and harassment  against them.

"There is an increasing number of complaints received from Foreign Tourists arrived the country on exploitation and harassment especially in the southern and western coastal belts and from Cultural Triangle Sites and the complaints are ranging from Monetary Exploitation including short changing,overcharging and theft to harassment by Taxi Drivers,Salesmen and Tourist Guides" the Tourism Minister has said.

Minister Amarathunga has advised the Police Department to strengthen  the Tourist Police to suit the current needs.