<p>A growing and worrying trend seen at restaurants and hotels along the south coast is causing concern among Sri Lankan visitors.</p><p>Segregation of visitors on the basis of foreign tourists and locals is real and apparent. Restaurants refuse to serve locals while hotels refuse to take bookings from locals.</p><p>If you look South Asian and walk into Central Beach Inn on Mirissa beach, you are likely to be asked, “Where are you from? Are you Sri Lankan?” If you say “yes” they will refuse to show you the menu.</p>
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