Deserted beaches empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

Deserted beaches empty rooms: Sri Lanka tourism takes a hit after bombings

BENTOTA, Sri Lanka/COLOMBO (Reuters)

Sri Lanka’s $4.4 billion tourism industry is reeling from cancellations as travellers shun the sun and sand Indian Ocean island after multiple suicide bombings that killed over 250 people two weeks ago. Suspected suicide bombers from little-known Islamic groups in Sri Lanka attacked churches and luxury hotels in the countryRead more