The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes maiden call to Sri Lanka with Aitken Spence
Daily FT: Aitken Spence Travels marked a significant milestone with the handling of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first call to the ports of Colombo and Galle on 14 and 15 December.
This inaugural visit reflects Aitken Spence’s ongoing efforts to introduce world renowned, ultra-luxury cruise brands to Sri Lanka, elevating the country’s profile within the high-end global cruise travel segment, and establishing Sri Lanka as the ideal multiport destination for luxury travellers.
Celebrated internationally for its unmatched elegance and refined modern luxury, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a premier experience that merges the exclusivity of a private super yacht with the acclaimed service excellence of The Ritz-Carlton brand. The Collection’s arrival in Sri Lankan waters represents a significant step towards attracting a new demographic in the cruise travel segment, welcoming high-end, discerning travellers to the island.
Aitken Spence Travels is the official shore excursion provider for these idyllic calls to Colombo and Galle. In recent years, the company has placed a strong emphasis on developing the luxury cruise segment, fostering relationships with prestigious brands and showcasing Sri Lanka’s potential as an ideal destination for premium ocean journeys. The upcoming visit by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is a remarkable testament to the continued efforts of the company in promoting Sri Lankan tourism.
Aitken Spence Travels Managing Director Nalin Jayasundera said: “We are truly thrilled to welcome The Ritz-Carlton Collection to Sri Lanka on their maiden voyage. This milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of our team in positioning Sri Lanka within the luxury cruise travel segment. It is a significant endorsement of our country as a destination-of-choice, particularly at such a critical moment, bringing high-net-worth travellers to experience the island’s diversity through bespoke, privately curated shore excursions.”
Aitken Spence PLC Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena said: “We are delighted that Aitken Spence Travels is leading the way as Sri Lanka’s premier destination management company, taking the first step in a long journey towards expanding the high-end cruise segment. Our commitment lies in creating unique, culturally immersive private tours that ensure guests leave with unforgettable memories of our island paradise.”
The yacht’s arrival is expected to draw considerable international attention, reinforcing Sri Lanka’s reputation as a unique and compelling destination for luxury exploration.OSL take:
That Sri Lanka is continuing to attract many foreign travelers to the country is further evident by the foreign tourists who continue to call at the key ports in the country as part of their luxury cruise holidays. Sri Lanka has become a must visit tourist destination with a steadily growing arrival of foreign travelers to the country. This has expanded the country’s tourism industry resulting in the emergence of business/investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and related sectors. Apart from the expanding business/investment opportunities in the tourism industry and sectors like leisure and hospitality, the increase in cruise liners calling in Sri Lanka have also added more business/investment opportunities in preparing the necessary facilities to meet the increasing demand of foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka. Given the increasing business potential in Sri Lanka’s tourism industry and related sectors, foreign businesses/investors could confidently explore the expanding opportunities in the industry.
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