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To be on par with international tourist destinations:

Star class hotels increase charges

Sri Lanka’s star class hotels have decided to increase their charges for occupancy and services to be on par with international tourist destinations so that Sri Lanka will not be classified as a cheap destination, sources in the industry said.

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Demand for tea will increase soon

The demand for tea will increase very soon since the world is coming out of the recession said Chairman, Colombo Tea Traders Association, Avindra de Silva. He said that high prices were recorded from Uva’s seasonal quality teas. The demand for tea will increase very soon since the world is coming out of the recession and people are getting ready for the winter season. One significant factor of the tea auction at present is that there is a weekly fluctuation because people buy tea based on their requirements.

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Impressive half year results:

People's Bank PAT up 17.8 percent to Rs.1,310 m

The People's Bank has shown impressive half year results during the six months ended June 30, 2009 despite many challenges and supporting the Government's massive development projects as a State Bank, said CEO, General Manager, People's Bank P.V. Pathirana.

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Tourists purchase tea in packeted form at the Labookelle Tea Centre. Picture by Sumanachandra Ariyawansa



 
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