Another star hotel for Hambantota

Shirajiv Sirimane

China Harbour Corporation is planning to build a four star luxury hotel in Hambantota. Urban Development Authority Chairman Janaka Kurukulasuriya said the proposed hotel will be built next to the Peacock Beach Hotel.

In addition one of the biggest hotel chains in Asia, Shangri-La will also be building a resort type hotel in the same beach stretch.

In addition Insurance Corporation too is planning to build a hotel in Hambantota.

The Korean government funded Convention Centre will be opening next year and will provide facilities for MICE tourism and also offer accommodation.

In addition to several other hotels that are currently being built in Hambantota, the Ranmihitenna Tele Cinema Village offers accommodation for around 400 guests and support crew. Kurukulasuriya said Hambantota is being designed as the best planned city in the region which will also include three flyovers in key junctions.

“A new bus stand too is being built envisaging the future developments,” he added.