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USD 6.7 million allocated for tourism promotion for 2019

The incoming government has allocated USD 6.7 million for tourism promotion in the State Budget 2019, which is thrice the amount allocated for tourism promotion in the State Budget 2018.

New ventures that are to be introduced and funded in the tourism sector include USD 647,000 for capacity building and a project worth another USD 647,000 to create a job centre that connects prospective employees with prospective employers.

These additions in the state budget have been included under the new policy initiatives in the tourism sector.