Four new tourism projects finalized for Western Province
A discussion was held between Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof and World Bank representatives today (23 Apr), during which four key tourism projects were finalized.
According to the Western Province Governor’s Office, the four key tourism projects are as follows;
1) Restoration of Colombo’s Colonial Heritage – Revitalizing historic buildings and tramway systems to create a cultural tourism hub.
2) River Cruise Along the Bentara River to Yagirala Rainforest – A 40-kilometer eco-tourism experience connecting river tourism with forest conservation.
3) Developing the Negombo Lagoon and Muthurajawela Wetlands – Creating a nature-focused tourism corridor with environmental safeguards
4) Wreck Diving in Colombo – Developing shipwreck sites to attract high-value diving tourism while supporting marine conservation.
The Western Province Governor’s Office further said that the initiatives aim to drive sustainable tourism growth in the Western Province through a blend of history, culture, and biodiversity.
It was also revealed that the next steps include establishing a joint working group, conducting feasibility assessments, and forming public-private partnerships.A heritage site walk-through in Colombo will soon be held to identify locations with historical importance, the Western Province Governor’s Office added
