With every travel experience, Khiri Travel Sri Lanka aims to connect its guests with Sri Lankans and create a positive impact on local communities and the environment. Jaffna in Northern Province is one of our success stories, where, following years of civil war, we were one of the very first DMCs to actively promote and open up the city to tourists. We work closely with locals and create income opportunities – for example, meals with families in their homes – which help them to raise their standard of living and contribute to the education of their children.
Another interesting story is that of Mala who struggled in the running of her small homestay in Batticaloa, a less visited region of Sri Lanka on the east coast. We helped to support her small business by recommending it to our clients, and as a result her family’s circumstances have much improved. What’s more, the success of her homestay has inspired her daughter to also join the hospitality industry.
We also support innovative and sustainable projects, such as those that provide jobs to local women – recycling materials to make bags and other local handicrafts. These products make excellent souvenirs or gifts for travelers, who love to hear the stories behind these projects and feel good to be supporting them. These are just a few examples of our commitment to providing clients with responsible tourism experiences that leave a positive, long-lasting impression – not just on our clients – but also on the people of Sri Lanka.
