Sri Lanka

Resplendent Ceylon, a Sri Lanka-based luxury hospitality brand operated by the Fernando family, is marking its 20th anniversary this year. The milestone coincides with the 40th anniversary of Dilmah Tea, founded by Merrill J. Fernando.

Marriott International, Inc. has inked a deal with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels in India and Sri Lanka, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands.

The Luxury Travel Collection (LTC) launched its inaugural Immersion famil this week, hosted in collaboration with esteemed Galeries de Luxe partner, Uga Escapes in Sri Lanka. This exclusive experience marks the beginning of LTC’s newly launched immersion program, a purpose-led initiative designed to deepen destination knowledge and elevate luxury expertise within the LTC member network.

Unawatuna, near Sri Lanka’s historic south coast city Galle, is the location of Radisson Hotel Group’s newest Radisson Collection property, with its launch marking the brand’s debut in the South East Asia and Pacific region.

Nestled among the slopes of Sri Lanka’s southern province, Cape Weligama, a distinguished Relais & Châteaux property and part of the Resplendent Ceylon portfolio, will undertake an extensive refresh in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Journeys Representation has expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka by adding NYNE Hotels to its portfolio.

Thirty-three year old conservation-led experiential company andBeyond has tasked itself with an ambitious project to double the impact of its project work globally, in one-third of the time.

Subcontinent destination management company Indian Holiday (IHPL) has established an outpost in Australia as the firm responds to an uptick in tourist demand, primarily for India, following the pandemic.

A coastal sanctuary that captures the essence of traditional Ayurvedic practices, offering a profound wellness retreat to harmonise the mind, body, and soul.

The Unique Tourism Collection has recommenced its representation in Australia and New Zealand for The Unique Sri Lanka Collection luxury portfolio of properties – KK Collection, Teardrop Hotels, Water Garden Sigiriya and Glenross Living, Kalutara.

Journeys Representation has elevated its presence in Sri Lanka, adding REVEAL The Collection to its portfolio in the country. The collection of boutique hotels & villas represents a whole new Sri Lankan experience, proud of its raw authenticity, rich heritage, vibrant culture and exceptional cuisine. The villas offer privacy, space, peace, history, architecture and friendly staff.

Tamara Kobiolke’s Numinous Luxury Travel Representation has been appointed as the exclusive representative of Creative Travel in Australia and New Zealand. Creative Travel is India’s longest-standing destination management company, established in 1977.