Findings by Tourism Concern have been used to compile a report attacking the way in which the Tsunami-hit regions have received relief. 9 months following the disaster people are still homeless, there is poor aid distribution and money-hungry developers are grabbing available land for tourist means. An example of which can be seen in the village of Arugam Bay on Sri Lanka’s east coast, which has seen an $80 million luxury development being planned. Such development will prevent the community-based tourism projects that were previously present in the village and will channel the available tourism income away from local residents.
These findings have led Tourism Concern to call government, aid industries and travel organisations to a co-ordinated review of the Tsunami relief effort, so that those who have already lost so much will not face further loss.
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