Developing  and implementing practical sustainable tourism solutions to help protect and enhance Sri Lanka as a Tourist destination

Promoting Sri Lanka as a highly valued responsible tourism destination for visitors

Co-ordinating and managing  the delivery of tourism and related projects with the objective of contributing towards the economic, environmental and social well- being of the people of Sri Lanka.

Prioritises issues affecting the future sustainability of Sri Lanka tourism and implements a programme of activities to address these issues

Engages in projects to help communities enhance their livelihoods and generate resources for environmental conservation

Supports tools and activities directed towards long term sustainable tourism priorities

Disseminates information on tools and best practice guidelines for the tourism industry and  visitors on responsible tourism