Such inclusion will bring out the positive benefits and reconcile the divided
diverse communities in Sri Lanka, instilling trust in the government and aiding progress. For a country that had
been savaged by war for over 30 years, the end of the war has been an emotionally draining moment for all sides. Sri
Lanka needs reconciliation and can be envisioned through Special Interest Tourism. The increase in tourist arrivals,
various investments coming in, it strategic location, infrastructure and development projects all indicate that it has a
lot of potential for development, provided that the ‘New Sri Lanka’s’ willingness to integrate, tolerate and mingle.
Hence making ‘Mahinda Chintana’ more than a slogan and the tourism Blueprint successful depends on the
combined efforts of commitment from the government and the various communities.