Govt approves bidders for tourist service counters at BIA
August 22, Colombo (LNW): The Cabinet has approved the implementation of tourist service counters at Bandaranaike International Airport’s vacant lobby near the entrance terminal.
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Ltd. had called for bids to operate six counters, attracting twelve proposals.
Following evaluations by the Technical Appraisal and Standing Procurement Committees, the Cabinet endorsed the selection of six bidders offering the highest and most suitable bids.
These companies will now be permitted to operate in the designated areas for a three-year term.
The successful bidders are as follows:
- Airport Tourist Drivers Association
- Ayubowan Tours and Travels (Pvt) Ltd
- Avawia Tours (Pvt) Ltd
- Lanka Travel Agent Association
- Casons Travels (Pvt) Ltd
- JNW Lanka Tours
This initiative is expected to enhance visitor services and streamline tourist facilitation at the airport, catering to the growing influx of international travellers.
The decision aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and promote tourism as a key driver of economic growth.
