Jetwing Blue opens

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa was the chief guest of the opening ceremony of the Jetwing Blue Hotel in Negombo on June 24. Jetwing Blue, formerly known as Blue Oceanic Beach Hotel holds a special place in the annals of Jetwing’s history books.

The reason was that when it was built in 1973 it was to mark the beginning of Jetwing Hotels and can be therefore considered to be the cornerstone of Jetwing’s exciting and industrious journey within the tourism and hospitality industry.

From a small six roomed property in 1973 the hotel now has 112 stylish rooms including 21 super deluxe rooms, three family rooms and six spectacular skyline suites. With its two swimming pools, spa and gymnasium the hotel is equipped to ensure a relaxed and fun weekend away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo. For tennis and squash enthusiasts, there are tennis and squash courts to spend countless hours in for an excellent workout at the sister hotel, Jetwing Beach.

However the pride and joy of Jetwing Blue is indisputably its fabulous state-of-the-art conference and banqueting hall which can seat 600. This is the largest hall available in the Negombo area and it is ideally situated for important business functions, gala events or weddings.

State Resources and Enterprise Development Deputy Minister Sarath Gunarathna, MP Sudharshani Fernandopulle, Western Provincial Council Minister Nimal Lansa, Jetwing Chairman Hiran Cooray and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairman Dr Nalaka Godahewa also participated at this event.