Management-owned travel and aviation group rebrands as ‘Acorn’
View(s):The Acorn Group, which encompasses multiple businesses and leading international brands in the travel and aviation industry, has been launched recently. The group is headed by an experienced team of professionals focused on providing unparalleled service excellence to complement the evolving travel and tourism landscape
From left to right: Malinga Arsakularatne, Darshana Perera, Harith Perera, Dushy Jayaweera, Suranjith De Fonseka and Hussain Habeeb
Aspiring to reach new heights in the travel and aviation industry, Acorn offers a range of products and services under three verticals– Aviation Services, Destination Management and Outbound Travel. The dynamic group of industry professionals leading the Acorn Group into the future comprises Malinga Arsakularatne, Darshana Perera, Harith Perera, Dushy Jayaweera, Suranjith De Fonseka and Hussain Habeeb, the company said in a media release.
Commenting on the new organisation, Malinga Arsakularatne, CEO of Acorn Group said: “The senior management invested in an 80 per cent stake of the travel and aviation sectors in March this year while the Hemas Group will continue to hold a 20 per cent stake in the organisation. We liken Hemas to a mighty oak tree which symbolises strength, longevity and goodness. We represent the Acorn seed which separates from the oak tree and develops its roots to embark on a bold new journey of growth fueled by travel and aviation expertise, business expansion and diversification.”
Acorn Aviation is in the forefront of airline representation with several international airlines from different parts of the globe having both an online or offline presence in Sri Lanka, Thailand and the Maldives.
“Acorn Travels (formerly Hemas Travels), IATA-accredited travel agency, is trusted for its distinctive capacity in creating experiences around the globe, offering packaged and customized travel solutions in both leisure and corporate travel. As a pioneer in the travel industry, Acorn Travels prides itself in providing comprehensive travel solutions including both global and domestic airlines, cruise lines, coach tours, Euro Rail, visa consultations and lounge bookings,” the statement said.
Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka, formerly known as ‘Hemtours’ is the Destination Management arm of Acorn Group and is a pioneer in the industry. The company changed its brand name from ‘Hemtours’ to ‘Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka’ in 2008, subsequent to forming a strategic alliance with Diethelm Travel Group. Today, Diethelm has paved its way as one of the premier Destination Management Companies in Sri Lanka.