Abstract
Most countries in the world have gained economic advantages through tourism. They have implemented plans systematically for both domestic and international tourism sectors. In the recent world developed and developing countries have been taking more economic contribution from domestic tourism rather than from international tourism. Tourism industry in Sri Lanka is giving special attention to international tourism, but less attention to domestic tourism. The main objective of the study is to identify the recent salient features of the domestic tourism sector, analyzing the income expenditure patterns and the examining the possibility of introducing the tour package to the study area. The sample covers primary data from 200 domestic tourists and 100 related enterprises. The data analysis using simple regression analysis and it shows domestic tourists expenditure pattern has been change with formalizing the sector. In addition regional development, employment creation and income generation in the area was tremendously increased. Key words: Tourism; income; expenditure; regional development DOI: 10.4038/suslj.v8i1.1849 Sabaramuwa University Journal Vol. 8(1); December 2008, pp 33-48
Highlights
In the recent world most countries have gained economic advantages through tourism
The study reveals that the South East Dry Zone Tourist Region is very popular among the foreign and domestic tourists in the period from July to December annually
Middle and high income groups are willing to buy the tour packages to cater to the study area
Summary
In the recent world most countries have gained economic advantages through tourism. They have implemented plans systematically both in the domestic and international tourism sectors.Countries like India, Bangladesh and the Maldives, which are in close proximity to Sri Lanka have modernized the industry obtaining economic benefits. In the recent world most countries have gained economic advantages through tourism. They have implemented plans systematically both in the domestic and international tourism sectors. The domestic tourism sector has, by and large, contributed to achieving the objectives of employment, economic growth, regional and rural development, income equality and enhancement of government revenue in these countries. The domestic tourism sector had played a major role in the economic development of these countries. These countries have provided adequate infrastructure, and enhanced available facilities such as accommodation, food, transport, tour guiding, and other needs of the domestic tourism sector
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