Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

Tourism, which accounts for 5% of the country's gross domestic product, has suffered as tourists from around the world cancelled hotel a... 00:00:00

Tourism, which accounts for 5% of the country's gross domestic product, has suffered as tourists from around the world cancelled hotel and flight bookings fearing more attacks. Net hotel bookings dropped a staggering 186% on average over the week following the attacks compared to the same period last year while cancellation rates averaged at 70%.

from The Times of India http://bit.ly/2DQycsJ