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Approval Procedures – Tourism ProjectsThe Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority is committed to help potential investor invest in Sri Lanka. Lucrative incentive programs are available and the Director, Planning and Development is available to assist interested organizations and individuals. | |
Procedure 1. The Project Proponent should submit a project proposal to the Director/Planning & Development of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) (Tel. 011-2437062). The proposal should include the following factors; * Introduction of the investor, * Concept, * Location, * Product Development, * Financial Plan, * Marketing Strategy and * Community Benefits. 1. The proposal will be evaluated and the Director, Planning and Development will request the Project Proponent to attend the Development Committee Meeting. At this meeting the project proposal will be discussed in detail. 2. Subsequently, a site inspection will be conducted to evaluate the suitability of the proposed project. 3. A “In Principle Approval” letter will be issued, following the meeting and site inspection. 4. Once the project proposal is acceptable, the Project Proponent would have to fill in an application, ensuring all Development Guidelines are met.Development Guidelines [More]The SLTDA has specific requirements a Project Proponent would have to meet in order to obtain approval. Details of these criteria are given in the following notifications: The Gazette Notification No. 1070/10, dated 11th March 1999 details requirements for hotel projects. The Gazette Notification No. 1096/6, dated 6th September 1999 details guest house project criteria. 5. The completed application form should be submitted to the Planning and Development Division of the SLTDA. 6. The application will be referred to all related