14/08/2026
Delft Island: Sri Lanka’s Next Sustainable Tourism Destination 🌿🐎🇱🇰
The Government of Sri Lanka has announced plans to develop Delft Island as the country’s first Zero Emission eco-tourism destination, focusing heavily on sustainability, environmental protection, and the preservation of its distinctive natural and cultural heritage.
A special site inspection and stakeholder discussion regarding the proposed development was recently conducted under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr. Ruwan Ranasinghe. Delft Island, known for its Dutch-era ruins, numerous archaeological sites, and iconic wild horses, is considered to have significant potential for tourism. Deputy Minister Ranasinghe told participants that Delft Island should be accessible not only to international tourists but also to domestic visitors. Despite its remarkable attractions, he pointed out that the island has so far made only a limited contribution to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. He stressed the Government’s commitment to realizing Delft Island’s full tourism potential through sustainable and environmentally responsible development.
The discussions focused on identifying the priority infrastructure needed to establish Delft Island as a leading tourism destination. Key areas included water supply, road infrastructure, transportation, and accessibility. Strengthening community involvement was also identified as an important priority, with plans to improve the knowledge and hospitality skills of local residents so they can directly benefit from the island’s tourism development.
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