Amari Colombo: A new landmark in Colombo’s commercial district
Daily FT: The much-anticipated opening of Amari Colombo in the heart of the bustling Kollupitiya commercial district marks a significant milestone for the city’s hospitality industry.
Strategically positioned within one of Colombo’s key business hubs, Amari Colombo is poised to become a landmark destination for both business and leisure travellers.
This addition is a reflection of the ONYX Hospitality Group’s dedication to expanding its presence in Sri Lanka and enhancing the country’s status as a key player in Asia’s tourism sector.
The hotel’s prime location, surrounded by high-rise buildings, luxury retail outlets, historic landmarks and the vibrant nightlife of Colombo 3, makes it ideal for those seeking convenience, elegance, and access to Sri Lanka’s thriving commercial landscape. Amari Colombo offers seamless connectivity to the city’s business centres and cultural attractions, ensuring it becomes a focal point for international and local guests alike.
The opening of Amari Colombo is not only a milestone for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry but also a pivotal development in Colombo’s economy, particularly in the Kollupitiya area. The hotel is expected to make a significant contribution to the city’s growth by creating new employment opportunities in hospitality, administration, and tourism-related services.
Additionally, Amari Colombo’s presence will generate a ripple effect, benefitting small and medium-sized businesses, especially in the banquet, food and beverage, and accommodation sectors.
By attracting a mix of business and leisure travellers, the hotel will bolster demand for local services, further enhancing economic activity within the city. Amari’s involvement in corporate events, conferences, and intimate gatherings will also attract international businesses, positioning Colombo as a key destination for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism. This influx of business travellers will have a long-term positive impact on local enterprises and increase the city’s global profile.
The boost in tourism-related infrastructure will enhance Colombo’s attractiveness as a city capable of hosting international events and leisure activities, offering both tourists and investors an array of choices. With a range of dining, accommodation, and leisure services, Amari Colombo is set to strengthen the commercial district’s reputation as a cosmopolitan hub that reflects the energy and cultural diversity of modern Sri Lanka.
OSL take:
The steady growth in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has resulted in the overall expansion of the leisure and hospitality sectors. The increasing business potential in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has resulted in many international leisure and hospitality brands exploring opportunities in Sri Lanka while there are new additions to the country’s leisure and hospitality sectors. Sri Lanka is currently experiencing an increase in tourist arrivals as well as foreign business travelers resulting in the need for the expansion of leisure and hospitality facilities in the country’s commercial capital Colombo and areas out of Colombo. With Sri Lanka being identified as a must visit tourist destination by leading international travel publications and the country working towards becoming a regional hub, the steady growth in the tourism industry would provide many lucrative business/investment opportunities for foreign businesses/investors. Apart from the leisure and hospitality sectors, business/investment opportunities in the tourism industry also range from the development of infrastructure and supplementary infrastructure facilities. Therefore, the tourism industry has become a hotspot for opportunities.