SLTDA conducts training program

The SLTDA Domestic Tourism and Resorts Management Division recently conducted a tourist facilitators' training program for safari jeep drivers and trackers of Yala and Bundala National Parks. The program was held at Tissamaharama Rest House in collaboration with Ruhunu Tourism Bureau and Hambantota District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC).

Thirty five tourist facilitators consisting of 12 trackers and 15 jeep drivers participated for the program which included a series of lectures and a practical session. Major subject areas included tourism value to the area economy, tourism industry-past, present and future, duties and responsibilities of a tourist service provider, guidelines to serve in a national park, social, cultural, environmental and economical impacts of the tourism industry, code of ethics for tourist service providers, risk management and first-aid, and, the role of Police Tourist Division.

The participants were also educated on the importance of English language skills.

The program ended with technical training at the Yala national park.