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Dancer's crag to adorn Hantana Developers of the luxurious Elephant Corridor Hotel, Sanasuma Development will invest Rs two billion to build two hotels in Kandy and Yala, the latter to be linked with the Browns Group. The two hotels will market 'the wonders of Sri Lanka' while catering to the requirements of the tourists.
We want to highlight the specialities of the area as well as the unique forms of biodiversity to create the distinction for the hotel, Prasanna Jayewardene, Chairman our way Sanasuma Developments Private Ltd, said. For example in Kandy the hotel "Dancer's Crag" is being built in Hantana on 20 acres of land, where Kandyan dancing originated. It will highlight the arts and crafts as well as the animals "Hambawa" and bird species such as parrots distinct to the area. It will be completed by July next year in time for the Esala Perahera. The hotel will have 20 rooms. The other Hotel, a collaboration between Sanasuma developments and the Browns group will be built in Yala by the sea next to the Yala National park. Named Jungle Bay the hotel built on ten acres of land will not only be a place to see animals but learn about history and nature as well. Jungle Bay will open its doors to guests in October 2005 and will have 21 rooms. Both hotels will be built by reputed architects who will enhance the environment of the hotels by taking the distinct characters of the nature which are unique to the area. Rooms will be priced between US $ 250-1250. He said that Sri Lanka has a very conducive environment for tourism with all the goods and supplies, an intelligent workforce and a good climate while being positioned in the best region. Therefore we are confident that the boom in tourism will continue Jayewardene said. Emirates offers 96-hr transit visas for stop over passengers Sri Lankans travelling beyond Dubai with Emirates can now obtain 96-hour transit visas on arrival at Dubai International Airport. The facility, extended to Sri Lankans last week, is exclusively for passengers in transit to a third country who satisfy the entry requirements of Dubai. The 96-hour visa, costing US$50, is issued at the new Emirates Commercial Desk on Level 3 of the Arrivals Area at Dubai International Airport. "This facility makes stopping over in Dubai for business or leisure extra convenient," said Devika Ellepola, Emirates Sales Manager Colombo. "Emirates passengers can now plan a Dubai break at short notice, as there will not be a need to wait for visas to be processed." To avail themselves of this offer, passengers must travel on Emirates. The facility is not available on code share flights. Award-winning Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing international airlines, operates 18 flights a week from Colombo to Dubai, providing convenient onward connections to 77 destinations in 54 countries. The airline's leisure management Division Emirates Holidays markets a wide range of holiday packages that combine travel, accommodation and excursions. |
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