Sri Lanka holiday rates just went up
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The government is forcing Sri Lanka holiday travellers to pay a little more for their vacations this year. Tourism is booming in Sri Lanka since the end of violence there and this has caused an ever-increasing price war in the area.
In an attempt to attract foreign visitors, Sri Lanka holiday providers have drastically reduced their rates on a nightly stay. In fact, some of the discount hotel rates have gone so low that smaller hotel and motel chains have barely had the cash flow to survive.
The government of Sri Lanka has set a minimum hotel rate of 90 dollars for a luxury hotel and a rate of 40 dollars for cheaper stays. The government decided to impose the new rate minimum in an effort to keep smaller vendors in business and allow everyone to make money during this boom in business.
What’s next?
Isn’t this an interesting experiment for the country? While the small hotels are now able to charge the same rates, there is nothing to say that the larger chains will not make “side offers” to ensure they have a steady stream of business. Free night stay with 3 nights paid? Complimentary towel, bath robe or wine? Only at the ones that could afford it in the first place.
Although there is probably no point in trying for a discount hotel coupon with the rate minimum - it wouldn’t be a bad idea to ask what other perks you can get for the price.
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