The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a temporary registration scheme for homeowners in Kandy ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.  The initiative aims to meet the high demand for accommodation during the cricket tournament, which is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 17.

The 2023 Asia Cup, jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will see six teams competing in a round-robin tournament. While Pakistan will host four matches, Sri Lanka has been entrusted with organizing nine games, making Kandy a key location for cricket fans.

Three matches of the tournament are scheduled to play at the Pallekale in Kandy.

With the tournament expected to attract a large number of cricket enthusiasts from around the world, homeowners in Kandy have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the surge in demand for accommodations, according to the SLTDA.

The SLTDA said that there is a high demand for accommodation and those who have an extra room in their home, apartment, or other type of accommodation in Kandy, they can make extra money by registering it with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

The registration process is designed to be simple and quick. Homeowners interested in participating can provide their name, contact information, address of the accommodation, the number of rooms available for rent, and the rates per night on a room-only basis. Once the registration is approved, homeowners can list their accommodations directly on the SLTDA's website, allowing cricket fans to search and book rooms conveniently. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)