Nightclubs, one way to attract young Indians to Sri Lanka – John Amaratunga
Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs Minister John Amaratunga yesterday urged the industry stakeholders to actively look at introducing activities to spice up the nightlife for tourists, so that more would be keen on visiting the country.
The Indian authorities have complained that there are not enough means of entertainment in the city of Colombo and outstation areas, he said.
“I’ve been telling the Hotels Association that they should start their night clubs. I don’t know why they are not doing it. This is one way of attracting younger Indian tourists to come to Sri Lanka,” the minister pointed out addressing the gathering.
Hotels in Sri Lanka operated nightclubs and bars up until a few years ago and halted operations after the government through a budget proposal imposed a levy of Rs.100,000 for every hour of bar operation.
The levy was imposed as a means to generate revenue for the government.
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Yeah Yeah John,
In addition to the Night Clubs that you propose to attract young Indian Tourists, you should also encourage our beautiful Sinhala Buddhist lassies to frequent those Night Clubs so that the Young Indians can release most of their testosterone generated sexual energies on the Lassana kellas of Siri Lanka.
India already has Night Clubs and Red Light zones (in big Cites) or licensed brothels. May be the Honorable minister can arrange Sri Lanka women to stay naked in streets to attract tourist. What kind of retarded mentality this is?
What sort of a animal is this promoting prostitution. Hope he has few daughters to employ in the disgusting venture. Shame Shame Shame he will sell his daughter for money. I have no words to describe the mentality of this sick basted.
Hey John,
Suggest you undergo ‘erectile dysfunction’ tests and seek medical remedies for your issues.
You appear to be suffering from that disease and you are passing on your weakness to Government policy of attracting tourists.
John, maybe masturbation will help you in the short term but as you are the Christian Religious Affairs Minister, please consult with Cardinal Ranjith before you proceed down that path.
why misinterpret our minister he is tying his level best to develop tourism
Eng.M.V.R.Perera No he is trying to promote prostitution. Why Eng in front of your name. Like our Sri Lanken engineers are you sweeping roads and cleaning toilets in foreign countries.
Hey Ranjith,
Regret to note you going personal against Engr MVR Perera.
Based on valuable comments by Engr MVR Perera in the past, guess he is a super senior Engineer who has extensive experience in the Sri Lankan power industry; he appears to be a retiree located in SL but he is spot-on in the analysis of the power industry.
Keep up your excellent contributions, Engr Perera; you make the Engineering fraternity in Sri Lanka, proud of our achievements.
Sri Lanka should only court the right sort of tourist, not turn Sri Lanka into some sleezy venue. Thailand has a reputation for this; not something to emulate. E.g. HIV/ AIDS cases are high.
It is the unique history, culture, nature and beauty of Sri Lanka that attracts tourists to our shores.
Therefore, rather than spoil the country and her reputation, Minister Amaratunga should focus on preserving and showcasing our existing assets, not eclipsing them with cheap tat!
Gindara Perera Ok that,s why every day there is a power cut in Sri Lanka. The issue is here about night clubs. So M V R Perera is interested in opening this type of low level ventures he can be a example employing his daughter, wife or even his mother to earn some foreign currency rather that earning a worthless toilet paper called Rupees bu working as a so called engineer.