Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon Hotels opens new resort on the island of Aarahveli in the Maldives
Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts of Sri Lanka has expanded its hospitality business in the Maldives with the opening of the new resort on the island of Aarahveli, which is the fourth property added to its portfolio in the Maldives, and the 15th to its overall portfolio which also consists of eight resorts and three city hotels in Sri Lanka.
The latest five-star deluxe hotel reportedly features sleek Italian design elements, a hosting loft, suites, water bungalows, villas and family accommodation comprising 90 rooms in five room categories. Special features on the property include the main bar with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, a fully-equipped sports bar, and a luxury wellness spa operated by the acclaimed Mandara Spas.
The property is operated by Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts for Marco Mingoli, property developer, hotel-owner and investor in the Maldives.
Sharing his sentiments on Cinnamon opening its fourth resort in the Maldives, John Keells Group Chairman Krishan Balendra has been quoted in the local media as saying that the Group was committed to consistent growth and further expansion in the region.
John Keells Group President Leisure Jit Gunaratne has said, “Cinnamon has succeeded in growing its occupancies and profitability in an economically challenging environment and envisages aggressive expansion in the region. We are committed to stay competitive and grow our portfolio with enhanced technology and processes introduced to our own operations to be the preferred management company for potential developers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.”
OSL take:
The opening of the fourth resort hotel by Sri Lanka’s Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts is indicative of the strength and growth of the country’s tourism industry. It also indicates the many business opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and it’s lucrative nature that promotes further expansion within the region. The aggressive development programme carried out by the Sri Lankan government aided by the country’s geographical positioning in the Indian Ocean region and the many trade agreements as well as trade concessions enjoyed by it will further boost Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/11102019/Z_2 |