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He enforcement of Minimum Room Rates poses a long-term threat to the MICE sector, a media release from the Sri Lanka Association of Professional Conference and Exhibition Organisers (SLAPCEO) states. Read more
New Members of ASMET
ASMET is proud to announce the addition of the following companies as new members. President & Exco warmly welcome them all and look forward to driving even stronger membership in the near future. One Travels & Tours Travel Root (Pvt) Ltd. Visit 2 Lanka Luxury Holidays Asia (Pvt)Ltd. Wonder Isle Holidays (Pvt)Ltd. Ceylon Experieces (Pvt)…
New tourism laws on the horizon to revive the sector
ByasmetSri Lankan tourism legislation is ageing and needs new regulations, and the Cabinet has approved the introduction of new tourism rules, said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath. He said that the current laws are outdated and do not link all relevant stakeholders together. “We have formulated a committee comprising experts in the…
Visa Increase & procedure change
ASMET (Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of Sri Lanka) expresses disappointment at the timing and surprise announcement of the recent visa hike and procedure change, which caught everyone off guard on the morning of the 17th April . In response, ASMET immediately united its voice and lobbied to obtain further information from the relevant…
MRRon entire country to hit Charter Operations jeopardize beach hotels
“ASMET, along with SLAITO and SLAPCEO, held a press conference at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to address recent developments. It was stated that most Russian charters have pulled out for the summer season, resulting in anticipated low occupancy rates for beach resorts and potential revenue loss for Sri Lanka. Furthermore, this could hinder winter…