Marriott International confident its Sri Lankan property will attract foreign travellers
An iconic brand of Marriott International, Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa in Sri Lanka, proudly celebrates its second anniversary in July this year.
Marriott International Area Vice President – South Asia Neeraj Govil has spoken to Daily FT about its successful two-year journey and future plans.
“The hotel experienced a phenomenal growth within just two years of operation. We are happy with how things have moved for us here, we are extremely happy to get the ‘red M’ as we call it. Our team is confident that Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa will continue to inspire travellers from Sri Lanka and around the world to visit and experience more Marriott Hotels,” Govil has told the local English daily newspaper.
“As a country, your offerings are pretty special. You are able to offer tourists a great number of diverse experiences within the island – one can experience both the hills and the beach within a five-hour drive. Your hospitality is phenomenal; the people are warm and genuinely service-oriented. The skill level is also improving with a lot of Sri Lankans coming back home and the food, obviously is a winner,” he has added.
While noting that any country can do more, by and large he has noted that Sri Lanka has been dealing with it rather well.
He has also commended the Board of Investments (BOI) in Sri Lanka for encouraging foreign investors and for all initiatives taken towards developing the tourism industry.
Marriot International is a US-based company in existence for over 90 years, present in 180 countries with a portfolio of 30 brands. The expertise of successfully running a property and sharing that success with the owner is what Marriott brings to the table.
OSL take:
The statement by the official from Marriott International indicates the level of confidence held by foreign investors on the quick revival of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. The island nation has in the past faced many challenges, but the overall economy as well as the country’s tourism industry have bounced back with strength. Therefore foreign businesses/investors could explore business opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector with confidence.
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