Godavari Gatha
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22/11/2005
Luxury and religious tourism may draw Asian visitors, while ecotourism could draw travelers from Europe and the U.S. who want more than a beach holiday. Faced with a decline in tourist spending, Sri Lanka is trying to shift away from dependence on beach lovers and budget travelers and lure more well-heeled tourists. Hotels are going up-market, adding herbal spas and gourmet restaurants, while the government has taken legal and budgetary measures and joined a regional grouping that aims to promote ecotourism and religious tourism.