Kalpitiya area will be developed as a tourist destination, Wayamba Development Authority Chairperson Deepthi Lamahewa said.

He said Kalpitiya and Arugambay are two of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Wayamba is still at basic level and much more have to improve in the tourism industry of the area.

Three tourist information centres are located at Kurunegala, Badagamuwa and Yapahuwa.

Lamahewa said tourist hotels in Kurunegala are small. Wayamba has archeological sites of four kingdoms, European colonial monuments, birds and wildlife sanctuaries and such areas should be developed as tourist hotspots.

The main target of the Wayamba Development Authority is to attract foreign as well as local tourists and boost hotel accommodation.

He said there are less hotels in Kurunegala and this would affect tourism. A large number of youths will benefit if tourism industry in the area is developed, Lamahewa said.