Boost for tourism

By Zanita Careem

Aviyana hotel complex, to be opened next year, will definetely uplift Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to its next level – a much-needed move for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and sustainability. With a range of investment packages to choose from, Aviyana offers local investors a chance to be part of a game-changing business strategy. The concept will revolutionise the industry with its outside-the-box approach to hospitality, which combines spiritual well-being and opulence, and will offer an experience that can be life-changing. By upgrading the standard 5-star category to 7-star splendour, the Aviyana brand takes on a remarkable transformation to Sri Lanka’s tourist map.

Lanka’s seven star hotel, nearing completion in the scenic Udipattuwa Kandy will be opened in 2025

Spread over 27 acres of pristine land, the project has been launched in 2019, Aviyana Hotel Managing Director Dr. Thisara Hewawasam said, “Aviyana stands unique by offering a serene retreat blessed with mother native and scenic beauty. Our main focus is to allow the guests to have the feeling at home, and give the services to create a meaningful guest experience.

Aviyana, a melodic Indian name implies a bird or heaven and as the logo implies, this group of chalets fits this connotation.

The visionary behind this resort, Aviyana is Dr. Thisara Hewawasam whose dream was to built a hotel sans foreign investment, once completed will become a reality.Their tag line Aviyana for a national cause encapsulates the concept of unparalleled lifestyle experience.

Aviyana resonates with the state of the art designs, infusing the world of hospitality with the most innovative and luxurious high end facilities. ‘We offer unparalled services, a taste of true luxury spacious villas, passion for equality and detail, curating the best services to the taste of each guests said Chairman, Dr Thisara.

This focus on perfection and exclusivity has garnered many prestigious awards says Aviyana’s Chief Executive Officer Kavinda Abeyrathne. Our excluisve partnership by with the Al Nahyari Royal family of Abu Dhabi, a prominent and influential dynasty in the United Arab Emirates helps us to target high end travellers. Aviyana’s Private Chalets Director Operations, Shezad Hameed said to enhance the best guest experience Aviyana’s private chalets will bring in world class chefs, wellness professionals and service staff. Our goal is to redefine luxury hospitality in the region, offering an unparalleled blend of comforts, privacy and natural beauty.

Aviyana is an architectural marvel with natural significance continued Dr. Thisara Hewawasam,these chalets are nestled in the picturesque hills surrounded by timeless serenity

How does Aviyana stands apart from other hotels in the area?

This seven star property offer’s a supremely serene retreat seemlessly blending its surrounding environment redefineing tourism luxury with personalised services, unique dining and immersive local experiences. Aviyana also provide guided excursion, allowing guests to explore Kandy’s cultural sites and the natural beauty of Sri Lanka’s tea estates.

The present government aims to make Sri Lanka the most sought after destination.The opening of this luxurious and exclusive property aligns with the government’s vision to significantly increase the arrival of tourists by 2025.

Dance recital at the launch

Uniqueness of this property

A supremely serene retreat, blessed abundantly with mother natures’ scenic beauty, the ability to experience the purest air and the call of calm with restorative virgin water from the Knuckles mountain range. Infusing the world of hospitality with the most innovative and luxurious high-end hotel, Aviyana has taken a giant leap forward for the tourist growing industry. Some of the distinct features include unsurpassed levels of service, a taste of true luxury in spacious villas, passion for quality and detail, curating the most fascinating aspects of our locale, not just in design, but in experiences and excursions that are tailored to the taste of each guest. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are at the heart of dining at Aviyana, where they are transformed into welcoming, authentic cuisine. Guests arrive and depart travelling through sweeping mountain views from the vaulted vantage of a helicopter transfer. Above all, providing a peaceful sanctuary, a gentle sense of joy and discovery, with a magical touch of luxury, great service,excellent emotional connection are some of the highlights that will create a benchmark for tourism.

Meaningful guest experience is unique to the brand and the property. Aviyana’s prestigious butler service is one-of-a-kind, dedicated to each villa is truly personalised experience that will leave your soul satisfied. This personel buttler will be familiar with your profile before you even get there and will go the extra mile to make you feel truly at home at Aviyana.

Finally, Managing Director Dr. Hewawasam remarked “with vision and persevarance, the impossible becomes achievable and this landmark project will definetely add Sri Lanka on the map of elite travel destination’’ .