Jetwing Jaffna: Splendour of North
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The heartland of Tamil culture, Jaffna is a wealth of insight to the arts, religion cuisine and warm hospitality of its people.Overlooking the lagoon, its walls holding strong after centuries, is the Jaffna Fort, the second largest in the island that offers a view over the fishing boats moored and nets cast over the gleaming water.
The peninsula is also a place of myth and mystery – the Nilavarai Well, whispered to be one of King Ravana’s secret pathways, and the healing waters of the Keerimalai tank lend magic to Jaffna’s story.
And now, located on the historic Mahathma Gandhi Road is Jetwing Jaffna.
The first luxury hotel project in the area, Jetwing Jaffna stands proud – a testament to the splendour of the North. Featuring 55 rooms and the star class standards of dining, facilities and activities, the hotel is designed by internationally renowned firm Design Group 5 to be influenced by the rich heritage of the area, complete with the legendary Jetwing brand of hospitality. With the aim of preserving the rich culture of the area and enriching livelihoods, the PATA Grand Award winning Jetwing Youth Development Project has seen 80 youth from the local vicinity receive education and training in the hospitality industry, and are now associates of the hotel.
Local produce will also be supplied through farmers in the region, and future investments will be made with the intention of uplifting the lives of people in Jaffna.
The opening of Jetwing Jaffna in partnership with MMBL Group, Regency Teas and other partners at an immense investment of LKR 1 billion, is a symbol of Jetwing’s vision for a city that has come so far and has the potential to go even further.
Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 43 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand.
Considered a priority, sustainable and responsible practice is implemented through the award winning Jetwing Eternal Earth Programme; with energy efficiency, community upliftment, and education of earth saving measures to schoolchildren being a few tenets of the Programme.
