Tourism body’s unit against illegal guides missing in action By Wasantha Ramanayake View(s): View(s):The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority’s (SLTDA) enforcement unit members have not met since it was formed in October last year, the Sunday Times learns. He even called upon registered tour operators not to hire illegal guides saying doing so would lead to cancellation of their licenses. The tour operators, who hire illegal guides call him to ask about the legality of tourist police checking licenses. The very same well-known tour operator in question, questioned the language competencies of the licensed tour guide lecturers. “This would pave the way for unqualified people who lack the formal training to engage as tourists guides.

Source: Sunday Times February 08, 2026 11:22 UTC