Architect Migara Alwis, Director Design Consortium Limited (DCL) has been appointed as the architect and Principal Consultant to build four new resorts for the Melwa Hotels and Resorts Private Limited.
Out of these, 2 hotels would be managed by Hilton Hotels & Resorts and 2 more by DoubleTree by Hilton Properties.
“Two hotels are being constructed in Nuwara Eliya and Negombo and they are to be opened in 2019 end,” Alwis said. He said that several modern features have being included for the 4 hotels.
The Architect and project team is backed by the Chairman of DCL Architect Professor, Lakshman Alwis who is responsible for some of the most prestigious projects in Sri Lanka such as the Central Bank, Hyatt (the tallest hotel building in the country)and many more hotel and land mark institutional buildings.
The four new-build properties, including two resorts are, Hilton Kandy Resort, Hilton Kosgoda Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton Nuwara-Eliya, and DoubleTree by Hilton Negombo.
Sean Wooden, vice president, brand management, Asia Pacific, Hilton said, “With few international hotel brands having a widespread presence throughout the country, Hilton will enjoy the first mover advantage in riding on Sri Lanka’s growth trajectory.”
0 comments: