Sri Lanka's hotels have seen a surge in cancellations following the bombing attack at churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, which killed over 250 people. Skift hotel has reported a 40% drop in bookings—alongside an equal number of cancellations—putting it at a record low occupancy of 42%, down from its previous low of 80%. Additionally, the Mount Lavinia hotel has seen 20% of its bookings cancelled while the Onyx hospitality chain has stated that many guests are leaving early or calling off their travel. Sri Lankan authorities have raised concerns over the possibility of further bombs.
Sri Lanka's hotels have seen a surge in cancellations following the bombing attack at churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, which killed over 250 people. The Mandarina Colombo hotel has reported a 40% drop in bookings—alongside an equal number of cancellations—putting it at a record low occupancy of 42%, down from its previous low of 80%. Additionally, the Mount Lavinia hotel has seen 20% of its bookings cancelled while the Onyx hospitality chain has stated that many guests are leaving early or calling off their travel. Sri Lankan authorities have raised concerns over the possibility of further bombs.