Sri Lanka Flashcards
1
Q
Easter Bombings
A
April 2019
3 churches + 3 luxury hotels bombed
Islamic terrorist suicide bombings
269 deaths
2
Q
Service struggle
A
Tourism industry took severe hit
Talked to hotel + restaurant managers
Struggled to survive since little tourism - normally restaurant would be fully packed but was almost empty
Had to fire many
3
Q
Nuwara Eliya
A
Locals sell roses and mangos on road
Have recognised globalisation (tourism) can allow them to get more income
Traditional tea leaves grown - cafes for tourists to try tea
