Minister demands extension of loan concession given to tourism

Minister demands extension of loan concession given to tourism

Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga has requested the government to further extend the bank and financial loan concessions given to persons working in the tourism sector.

He revealed this during a discussion with the tourism industry.

The government provided bank loans and financial assistance to those involved in the tourism sector affected by the Coronavirus epidemic.

The concession period is due to end on the 31st of this month and the Minister pointed out that this concession is still needed for the tourism sector