Analyzing the Impact of Economic Instability on the Hospitality Industry in Sri Lanka

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Limitations 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Overview of Sri Lanka's Economy 2.1 Historical Economic Context 2.2 Key Economic Indicators 2.3 Recent Economic Challenges 3. The Hospitality Industry in Sri Lanka 3.1 Industry Overview 3.2 Role in National Economy 3.3 Employment and Revenue Statistics 4. Economic Instability and Its Causes 4.1 Political Factors 4.2 Financial Market Volatility 4.3 Natural Disasters and Their Impact 5. Effects of Economic Instability on Hospitality 5.1 Revenue and Occupancy Rates 5.2 Investment and Development Trends 5.3 Implications for Employment 6. Case Studies in Economic Impact 6.1 Case Study: Colombo City Hotels 6.2 Case Study: Coastal Resorts 6.3 Comparative Analysis 7. Strategies for Mitigating Economic Impact 7.1 Government Policy Initiatives 7.2 Industry-led Adaptation Strategies 7.3 Leveraging Technology and Innovation 8. Conclusions and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Future Research Directions