Mannar’s Community Tourism Strategy

Bridging Lanka developed a community-based tourism strategy for Mannar. The ultimate goal was to position Mannar District as an alternative and attractive tourist destination. The flow on effect would stimulate the local economy and create a new employment pathway. The Mannar strategy, positioned within the Government’s Tourism strategy 2011-2016, included a suite of 22 projects that would affirm Mannar’s uniqueness, honour its rich cultural heritage and bring increased wealth to the people and businesses of Mannar District. Input was gained from Mannar residents and Chamber of Commerce and shaped by Bridging Lanka officers – Tauri Tampuu, a volunteer from Estonia, Ranjan Xavier, Kelvin Thomas, Karnan Karnapathy and Diron Eliyas. Link to the Tourism Strategy: