Feb - 2010
Stage II - Lease Bidding of the Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Resort Project
Six picturesque islands located in the tranquil waters of Dutch Bay, which are vested by the Government, have been included for Stage II - Lease Bidding of the Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Resort Project.
The objective of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority in developing Kalpitiya is to:
“Create a unique, branded international green resort for up – market tourism, which would be a bench mark project in the Region.“
The islands, vested by the Government, are Periya Arachchalai, Sinna Arachchalai, Sinna Erumutivu, Erumutivu West, Erumutivu and Kakativu. Each contains diverse sceneries ranging from mangroves, thick scrub jungle vegetation, beach strips, open grass lands, and mud flats. Hidden attractions can be found within each island with their own distinct and sensitive eco systems. The water holes, surrounded by mangrove vegetation, create a haven for bird life and fauna. Rich varieties of marine life live in the surrounding waters, further enhancing the bio diversity.
These islands were selected for the high potential of eco - tourism products they can offer. The varying extents of the islands, Erumutivu the largest and Sinna Erumutivu the smallest, will also emphasize their unique qualities.
The extent of the Resorts envisioned on each island and the anticipated room capacity (total of 635 rooms) are as follows:
Periya Arachchalai 42.50 ha – 120 rooms, Sinna Arachchalai 16.26 ha – 50 rooms, Erumutivu West 4.25 ha – 25 rooms, Sinna Erumutivu 2.11ha - 15 rooms, Erumutivu 100.045ha – 300 rooms, Kakativu 27.15ha – 125 rooms.
All six islands are easily accessible by boat, with a time span of about 20 minutes from the Kalpitiya main land. Sinna Erumutivu, Erumutivu West, Erumutivu and Kaktivu are located in close proximity to the Kalpitiya mainland and Anivasal area, while Periya Arachalai and Sinna Arachahala are located further north and also accessible from Kirimundal area.
Investors are invited to construct and operate resorts and tourism products of different magnitudes with auxiliary facilities, appropriate for the size and features of the individual island, as indicated in the conceptual master plan prepared by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
For further information, visit: Kalpitiya Dutch Bay Resort
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority was presented with the Honoured Citizen Award by the Colombo Municipal Council at the Honoured Citizen Award Ceremony – 2010 on January 12, 2010 at Town Hall.
The award was presented to the SLTDA for services rendered to the city of Colombo, such as timely payment of taxes, maintaining clean premises and environmentally friendly promoting an atmosphere.
Privileges, awarded to the SLTDA, are valid for one year and include:
- Free on street parking in the city in approved parking lots of the CMC
- Permission to park vehicle inside the Town Hall premises
- Special counters for tax/rates payment
- Priority at all Municipal services
- Priority at the Municipal Poly Clinic at Slave-Island
- ‘Panchakarma’ treatment at the ayurvedic dispensary in Kollupitiya, on appointment
- Special recognition at all municipal offices
- Pest control service
- Special care at the customer care counter in Town Hall
- Opportunity to hoist the National Flag at Town Hall on the first day of the month
Tourist Information Kiosks (TIKs)
The Ministry of Tourism has designed Tourist Information Kiosks (TIKs) to showcase the products, services, and destinations on offer in Sri Lanka.
The easy to use digital TIKs provide information to the tourist at the touch of a button. They are located at popular tourism destinations including:
- SLTPB Tourist Information Centers
- World Trade Center
- Shopping Malls
- 5 Star and other selected hotels
The exposure of these tourism products at the TIKs will create benefits for the tourist and the industry. Benefits for the sector include:
| - | Listed in the Official Directory of the Ministry of Tourism | |
| - | Listed in the Official Information Kiosk of the Ministry of Tourism | |
| - | Gold Members can monitor effectiveness of the TIKs advertising by including special promotions, where a customer has to produce a coupon printed by TIK* to claim for special offers | |
| - | Promotions reach a global audience | |
| - | Reach over 400,000 tourists in a year | |
| - | Value for money in advertising | |
| - | Increase market share | |
| - | Tourists can print out details and directions to the hotel, etc. | |
| - | Creative and Innovative campaigns are possible with Intelö Networks |
For further information, visit: www.intelonetworks.com
Best wishes from SLTDA
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