Boost to Sri Lanka Tourism from Cricket World Cup 2011 with 150,000 Tourists Expected in this Month

13th February 2011, www.thebottomline.lk, By Srian ObeyesekereThe tourism industry is gearing for a major boost this month with estimated tourist arrivals for the 2011 Cricket World Cup alone of 150,000 likely to generate additional revenue of Rs. 200 million, industry officials predict. However, recent floods that wrought havoc in several districts in the island may lower the actual arrivals