Aitken Spence launches the ‘Trails of Bawa’

Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, unveiled the Trails of Bawa Tour during the Galle Literary Festival at the session titled ‘Preserving and re-narrating modern Sri Lankan cultural histories’, featuring Channa Daswatte, Sunela Jayewardene, and Johann Peiris.

The tour, Trails of Bawa, takes in some of the iconic spaces designed by master architect Geoffrey Bawa, capturing the essence of Modern Tropicalism. The curated experience spanning over four nights and five days, allows guests to explore the Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Ayurveda, Heritance Ahungalla, Lunuganga Garden and No. 11, Colombo, the Geoffrey Bawa residence.

Stasshani Jayawardena, Jt. Deputy Chairperson and Jt. Managing Director of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings stated “Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa’s influence on architecture is immeasurable and we are delighted to present the ‘Trails of Bawa’ as a tribute to his architectural brilliance. The Trails of Bawa is more than just an ordinary tour, it’s a curated experience to witness the texture, breathe in the scents, and hear the whispers of nature that inspired one of the most celebrated architects of the 21^st century to create his timeless masterpieces. Heritance Hotels and Resorts proudly stands as the custodian of the largest portfolio of Bawa designed hotels in Sri Lanka, namely Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Ahungalla and Heritance Ayurveda and it is our duty to honour and perpetuate his legacy through such endeavors."

The Trails of Bawa is now open for booking. To embark on a voyage of discovery and inspiration, log in to: https://www.heritancehotels.com/kandalama/experiences/trails-of-bawa.html