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KumbukRiver, nominated for world award

KumbukRiver, the eco-lodge which catapulted Sri Lanka to the world stage in tourism alongside its most celebrated names, has been nominated for the 5th consecutive time for the travel Oscars. The World Travel Awards has shortlisted the Sri Lankan green resort since 2007 in the category of the world's leading eco-lodge. In 2008, KumbukRiver bagged the coveted Oscar, becoming the only Sri Lankan tourism brand to win as the world's best.

Hailed as "The Oscars of the Travel Industry", the World Travel Awards is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade and celebrates those brands which continue to push the boundaries of industry excellence. World Travel Awards' aim has been to encourage world-class competition, to stimulate innovation and creativity and to ensure that travellers receive exceptional value. Contenders include leading tourist boards, airlines and luxury hotels. Over 5,000 organisations from across 160 countries will be competing for the travel world's most coveted piece of metal.

KumbukRiver continues to be in the eyes of the international media. Its list of accolades includes being amongst the world's 20 most unusual hotels and remains the most featured Sri Lankan resort in the international media. The recent Europe ceremony in Turkey marked the second leg of the 2011 Grand Tour.

Graham E. Cooke, Founder and President, World Travel Awards, said: 'We have been equally overwhelmed by the number of multinational companies who have been spearheading their global marketing campaigns with their award victories." said Cooke.

CEO of strategist The 7th Frontier, Dinesh Watawana, which built and owns KumbukRiver states: 'At a time when tourism's leading lights are racing to build the world's most expensive and most breathtaking properties, KumbukRiver proves that a country like Sri Lanka can be right up there."


Green Grass Hotel in Jaffna to invest in another property


Green Grass hotel in Jaffna

Jaffna is once again becoming a major tourist destination after ending the 30 year civil war and the area is set to be a major attraction for both locals and foreigners.

New star class hotels too are being built and the Green Grass Hotel in Jaffna is the first hotel that had a swimming pool.

Green Grass Hotel in Jaffna offers six luxury rooms and 24 standard rooms with all facilities. “The family rooms are large with seating area that can be made into a separate room if required” Green Grass Hotel General Manager, A. Kathirgamalingam said.

All the rooms at the hotel comes with air conditioning, hot water, television and other facilities.

The room rates are very reasonable and service is of high standard.

‘The demand for hotel rooms reaches peak during the festival time.’

A large number of southerners stay two or more days at the Green Grass Hotel when they visit Jaffna. “The Hotel is providing healthy and tasty meals at reasonable prices.” For business personalities who come down for a special conference or wedding functions a roof top conference room with a seating capacity of 100 is offered.

“We also have an airport pick up and drop services and offer transport to visit other places of interest”, he added. Hotel also maintains ‘driving bar’, and restaurant to ‘Outside’ guests. The Green Grass Hotel management is planning to build a new hotel comprising 27 rooms in Jaffna with an investment of Rs 60 million.

The four storeyed hotel will consist luxury rooms, a restaurant, and a conference hall and other facilities. Eighteen rooms in the hotel have already been built in the first stage and rest will be completed in one year.

“We believe that Jaffna requires more hotel rooms offering comfort with an efficient service at a competitive price for travellers,” he said. Today 50 are employed in the hotel and many direct and indirect employment opportunities will be generated after completion of a new hotel.


‘Kamatha’ lunch at Chaaya Village Habarana

‘Chaaya’ a word that stems from Sanskrit refers to reflections, it is this word that has helped develop the concept of the Chaaya Resorts. The properties located in Habarana, Kandy, Trincomalee and the two upcoming properties in Hikkaduwa and Yala aims to mirror the culture and the surroundings of its locality.

The ‘Kamatha’ is lunch as a specialised dining experience which has gained much popularity amongst the guests. It is an authentic local meal which is served by the lake end of Habarana. The entire surroundings are transformed into a village; with constructions of thatched roof huts which contains a variety of local specialities such as free range chicken and free range mutton, finely seasoned with aromatic spices and local herbs. Over ten varieties of mallum, made according to the secret recipes of village homes which have been guarded for centuries and other accompaniments unique to the locality.

It is not merely the food that provides guests with a refreshing experience. The Kamatha lunch is hosted by the head of the village, Gammuladaani and Gamamahage with a special appearance by the village policeman who ensures that law and order is maintained and will question the occasional rule breaker in a dramatic performance.

The oriental music supplied by a local band seated on mats, blends in perfectly with the atmosphere of the ‘village’.

 

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