Shangri La Finalizes Agreement to Construct a Seven Star Hotel in Colombo

28th December 2010, www.island.lk, By Mario Andree

A Hong Kong based hotel chain giant yesterday finalized its agreement with the government to construct a seven star hotel in Colombo.

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Chairman, Dr. Nalaka Godehewa told the Island Financial Review an agreement was signed yesterday with Shangri La Hotels to construct a luxury hotel in a 10 acres land in the premises of the Defense Ministry.

The project is worth more than US$ 500 million and is a land mark for Sri Lanka as other major hotel chains would follow the footsteps of this agreement.

Shangri La has also shown a keen interest in developing 150 acres of land in Hambanthota which will help the industry boom, he said.

Meanwhile the 10 islets in the North Western cost which attracted 11 bidders are in the process of being shortlisted and its estimate would be more than US$ 500 million.

Next year has been nominated as ‘Visit Sri Lanka’ year and the SLTDA expects more than 750,000 tourists to visit with the number of arrivals expected to grow at 31 percent average.

Dr. Godehewa said for the next year the SLTDA has planed 12 themes for each month promoting the Whole of Sri Lanka as a tourism attraction.

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Incredible Offers from SriLankan Airline on 62nd Independence. Only 62% of the Fare of Packages to a Range of Destinations.

27th January 2010, www.thebottomline.lk

As the whole of Sri Lanka celebrates the 62nd anniversary of Independence this year, so does SriLankan Airlines, joining into celebrate this joyous occasion with everyone born during that epoch making year, 1948.

It was the year when Ceylon gained freedom from the colonial yoke and a fledgling nation was born. This was a nation full of hope and promise with dreams of a glorious future.

If you were born in 1948, well then it’s celebration time with the “Incredible 62 Independence Extravaganza” from SriLankan Airlines.

All you need to do is to pay only 62% of the current fare of all outbound packages to a range of destinations. And mind you, this includes economy class return airfare, two night accommodation on twin sharing basis on bed and breakfast with return airport transfers.

All yours to choose from Bangalore (Rs.16,119), Chennai (Rs.13,019), New Delhi (Rs.24,799), Mumbai (Rs.27,279), Bangkok (Rs.26,039), Beijing (Rs.49,599), Hong Kong (Rs.47,119), Kuala Lumpur Special (Rs.24,179), Kuala Lumpur (Rs.29,139), Singapore Special (Rs.27,899), Singapore (Rs.31,619), Maldives (Rs.37,819) and Dubai (Rs.42,159).

Do bear in mind that ticketing has to be completed prior to February 4 with travel valid until March 31, 2010.

“You don’t have to be born in 1948 to enjoy this offer. You can go a step further and treat your parents, an old school teacher, an uncle, aunt or any special person celebrating his or her 62nd birthday this year,” said General Manager SriLankan Holidays Amith Sumanapala.

What better way to show your love and affection than with this special Independence cum birthday offer. For details call the SriLankan Holidays Office, your nearest travel agent or call us on +94 (0) 1 9733 3838.

Bon voyage and happy birthday with ‘Incredible 62 Independence Extravaganza’ from SriLankan Airlines.