Jetwing Hotels and Thema Collection join hands to promote the enchanting East
View(s):Jetwing Hotels and Thema Collection, two of Sri Lanka’s leading homegrown hospitality brands, recently hosted an event titled ‘The Enchanting East: a year-round Sri Lankan experience’ to break the misconception of the Eastern region being a mere seasonal destination. The event was patronized by leading travel agents, travel influencers, travel enthusiasts and media representatives.
Len Porter, Proprietor of Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing and a Non-executive Director of Jetwing Symphony PLC, highlighted the year-round appeal of Sri Lanka’s East, going beyond the traditional surfing months of April to September. He emphasised the region’s rich cultural and historical heritage, mentioning lesser-known gems like Kudumbigala Viharaya and Magul Maha Viharaya. Porter also discussed the diverse weather patterns in the East and proposed a range of activities to fill-in a travel itinerary. From October through March, the area becomes a haven for migratory birds escaping harsh Northern hemisphere winters, with places like Kumana National Park serving as their refuge. Furthermore, Gal Oya, Kumana, and Lahugala national parks offer peaceful sanctuaries for Sri Lanka’s ‘big three’ – elephants, leopards, and sloth bears, making them an excellent alternative to the busier Yala National Park for wildlife enthusiasts.
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- Muhudu Maha Viharaya
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- Panel discussion
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- Lahugala National Park
Hashan Cooray, Director of Marketing and Development at Jetwing Hotels detailed the company’s unique properties dotted towards the Eastern corner of the island: Jetwing Kaduruketha located in Wellawaya, Jetwing Surf and Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing both located in Pottuvil. Modelled after a traditional Sri Lankan village, Jetwing Kaduruketha offers guests a rustic village experience combined with modern luxuries. It is known for its personalised service, locally sourced cuisine and various excursions, making it an ideal base for waterfall expeditions and exploring historical sites.
Maxime Wickramasinghe, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Thema Collection, shared the brand’s commitment to creating thematic experiences tailored to each property’s location. Wild Glamping Gal Oya, located in Rathugala, a scenic village surrounded by mountains and inhabited by the Veddas, the indigenous people of Sri Lanka, offers an exceptional glamping adventure, allowing nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves and learn about coexistence with nature from the Veddas.
Following their presentations, a panel discussion was conducted with the participation of Hiran Cooray, Chairman of Jetwing Symphony PLC, and Chandra Wickramasinghe, Founder and Chairman of Thema Collection and Connaisance de Ceylan.
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