Tuesday Sep 01, 2026
Tuesday Sep 01, 2026
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts worth over Rs. 1.24 billion for the operation of six tourist service counters at the arrival lobby of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, for three years.
Speaking at the post-Cabinet meeting media briefing last week, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the move follows a National Competitive Bidding Procedure initiated by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.
The selected companies include: Casons Travels Ltd., (Rs. 251.03 million), Ayubowan Tours and Travels Ltd., (Rs. 171.53 million), Avawia Tours Ltd., (Rs. 189.66 million), JNW Lanka Tours (Rs. 209.67 million), Ceylon Arrivals Ltd., (Rs. 183.60 million) and
Explore Vacations and Travels Ltd., (Rs. 234.73 million).
“A total of 19 bids were received in response to the call for tenders to operate the service counters located in the vacant lobby area in front of the arrivals terminal of BIA. After a thorough evaluation, six bidders who submitted the most responsive proposals were selected for the utilisation of the respective areas for a period of three years,” he added.
Dr. Jayatissa said the new tourist service counters are expected to offer a range of services to incoming travellers, contributing to an improved visitor experience and boosting tourism industry and economy.
The proposal to this effect was submitted by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake.
