Tourism industry for regional development - post war at Jaffna district in Sri Lanka

Abstract

The tourism industry plays a key role in regional and destination development. Jaffna district has more tourist potentials to develop the region. Tourism image in Northern Province had changed by war during the last three decades. This research analyses the potential for regional development of tourism industry in Jaffna district. SWOT analysis and descriptive statistical analysis were used. The finding of research reveals that Jaffna district can benefit much more than present context of tourist industry by promoting tourism industry.