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Annual Awards for Travel and Tourism are a tribute to those who have excelled in the development of tourism in Sri Lanka. The awards can be regarded as the highest accolade for individuals and organisations whose outstanding contributions play a significant role in the success of Sri Lanka's tourism industry.This event is organize by the Ministry of Tourism and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup

With Sri Lanka co-hosting the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka Tourism plans to promote new structural development and upgrade existing accommodation facilities and related infrastructure in a bid to host ICC officials, players and spectators in Hambantota. ICC Guidelines require venues to have basic requirements such as 5 star accommodation facilities, sufficient accommodation for 500- 1000 players, officials and spectators, and a maximum travel time of 15 minutes from hotel to venue. The tournament is the world's third largest sporting event. Media reports estimate that over 200 million people from the cricket-playing countries as well as cricket-enthusiasts from non-cricket-playing countries. watch these matches.

Sri Lanka Tourism is planning to promote the country and its attractions during the 2011 World Cup, scheduled to be held in February and March 2011. With Sri Lanka co-hosting the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka Tourism plans to promote new structural development and upgrade existing accommodation facilities and related infrastructure in a bid to host ICC officials, players and spectators in Hambantota. For more information contact http://www.sltda.lk/srilanka_cricket

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