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The Grand Oriental (GOH) one of Colombo's old citadels and matriarch hotels will enhance its services and facilities this year, backed by a Rs 5 million expansion project.

The investment, will see the construction of a state-of-the-art 100 pax special conference room for meetings, conferences and exhibitions as well as a gymnasium for the hotel, Director/General Manager of GOH Lanil Jayawardane told the Daily News.

"The GOH has enjoyed much patronage by those who are nostalgic for the bygone era and by the young couples hosting weddings and receptions. But, there is an increasing demand for conference facilities and meetings on a large-scale," he said.

The 70 room hotel, has embarked on the new plan with the aim of catering to this growing demand, he said. According to Jayawardane, lack of space has been a major constraint in expanding the hotel's facilities, which is situated in the heart of the City, but following the Bank of Ceylon's decision to release the area that was formerly used by the Bank, the GOH, has been able to launch the expansion plan.

The Bank of Ceylon claimed a significant portion of the GOH premises several years ago due to certain financial commitments, that could not be met by the GOH.

However, Jayawardane, a graduate of the prestigious Cornell University, USA has been able to ``turn things around'' for the GOH, with increasing profit margins.'' 
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