A possible assault on Arugam Bay, a popular surfing place on the island’s eastern coast, was the subject of a warning from the US embassy in Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Sri Lankan government were inspired by this warning to improve safety procedures for tourists.
The official noted in a speech that an imminent threat had been made that it had received” credible information reminder of an attack targeting well-known holiday destinations.” In response, authorities and intelligence agencies have come together to create a plan that will protect both nearby resorts and tourists.
This caution comes in response to social media calls to ban Israeli-owned businesses in the area, which coincides with protests by regional Muslim organizations against Israel’s military activities in Gaza and Lebanon. Various members of Sri Lanka’s predominately Buddhist group have backed these demonstrations.
In light of the ministry’s alert, authorities have announced a new surveillance program designed to protect tourists, although specifics remain unknown. Regulators have established a dedicated line to help tourists review any health issues, ensuring a swift response to any threats.
Arugam Bay continues to be a popular tourist destination for Jewish guests despite less than 1.5 % of the 1.5 million tourists to Sri Lanka in the first nine months of the year, or about 20 000 in full.
Since the devastating Easter Sunday problems in 2019, which claimed the lives of 279 people, including 45 foreign citizens, Sri Lanka has not experienced similar crime. Three expensive hotels and three temples were the targets of those organized attack, which were carried out by a regional radical organization connected to the Islamic State.
Following a substantial decline as a result of these problems and a severe economic crisis in 2022, which led to widespread civil unrest, hospitality has slowly recovered in Sri Lanka. The tourism industry has seen an increase in visitor numbers following an International Monetary Fund loan next time.
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