The cluster of three properties in Sri Lanka under the Radisson and Radisson Blu brands located in Colombo, Kandy, and Galle commemorated an important milestone – celebrating a successful year of operations in the country. Property owners Sino Lanka, along with management company, La Vie Hotels & Resorts, and Radisson Hotel Group held a grand celebratory event at Radisson Hotel Colombo which was attended by dignitaries and local business owners. The event also doubled as a launch moment for the new destination marketing video for its three hotels.
Since its launch in May 2022, the Radisson and Radisson Blu hotels in Sri Lanka have redefined the hospitality experience across its three locations in Colombo, Kandy and Galle. The hotels have become synonymous with a standard of hospitality that goes beyond expectations from the warm and attentive staff to the thoughtfully curated amenities.
Addressing the gathering, the Area General Manager for the three properties, Alan Christie thanked key stakeholders and partners for their ongoing support and reiterated “Located in Galle, Colombo and Kandy, our Radisson and Radisson Blu in Sri Lanka are not just a place to stay; they are a destination where moments are created, and memories are made. As the hotels look back on a year filled with achievements, we look forward to many more years of providing unmatched hospitality to both loyal guests and newcomers alike.”
Speaking at the event, Shankar Sreekumar, Head of South & Southeast Asia for La Vie Hotels & Resorts, expressed his sincere appreciation to the cluster hotel teams in driving performance through leadership, culture, and owner returns in what has been a dynamic year. He further commented on the expansion of La Vie Hotels & Resorts reach in the region and commended the positive trajectory of its three signature hotels under the Radisson Hotel Group portfolio in Sri Lanka.
Andre de Jong, Area Senior Vice President, South East Asia and Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, expressed his gratitude to guests and partners as he reflected on the past 18 months, “Since the launch of our three hotels under the Radisson and Radisson Blu brands in Sri Lanka last year, it has been an immense pleasure to witness the team’s enthusiasm and unwavering passion for hospitality through our Yes I can! service philosophy. We look forward to a strong partnership with Sino Lanka and La Vie Hotels & Resorts, as we continue our focus on creating memorable moments for our guests and partners.”
From the trio of properties in Sri Lanka, the beautiful beachfront resort Radisson Blu Resort Galle is an award-winning destination wedding venue nestled directly on a long stretch of soft sand. Guests can unwind in paradise with a collection of 172 well-appointed rooms and suites, all which command sea views, plus a large lagoon pool and kids club. The property was bestowed with the coveted Apex Award for the “Most Scenic Destination Wedding Venue,” at the recently concluded 12th Exotic Wedding Planning Conference (EWPC) in India.
The two urban hotels, Radisson Hotel Colombo and Radisson Hotel Kandy offer 158 rooms and 122 well-appointed rooms and suites, respectively. The properties offer modern comforts with world-class amenities to make every guest’s stay memorable.