CHC rides the crest of popularity

A success story in tourism:

by Beverley Jansz

The role played by the Ceylon Hotels Corporation (CHC) over the part 40 years, contributing to the growth of Sri Lanaka's hospitality industry, is certainly another milestone.

The Ceylon Hotels Corporation, now a member of the prestigious Gardiner group, owns and manages 21 hotels, resthouses, resorts and restaurants, built in some of the most scenic locations throughout the country. A unique feature is that some of the properties owned by the CHC have been built to resemble the style and architecture of old English Inns and Country Homes.

Under the vision and direction of the Gardiner Group Chairman, Sanjive Gardiner and his enthusiastic team of professionals, plans are under way to develop and improve the standards of services extensively and raising the facilities of the CHC properties, to compete with other star class hotels.

Another unique feature is that the CHC hotels are strategically located and very economically priced to cater to the different market segments among local and international tourism.

Ceylon Hotels Corporation falls into three categories according to their location Pussellawa, Ella, Kotmale and Belihuloya, are in the central highlands, and Dambulla, Sigiriya, Habarana, Polonaruwa, and Seruwa are in the Cultural Triangle.

For wildlife enthusiasts the Tissamaharama Rest house is ideal. It's a 30-minute drive from the Rest House to the famous Yala National Park and the World famous Kataragama Shrine.

"The romantic locations of the Grand Ella Motel Polonnaruwa Rest house, Kitulgala Rest House, Mihintale and Belihuloya Rest House, have made these properties extremely popular as "Honeymooners' Paradise" in exotic surroundings" Director Sales and Marketing, Anushka Lovell said.

The surroundings of each rest house and its scenic beauty cannot be over-emphasized.

The gushing waters of the river flowing, the sounds of the singing birds, and the cool breeze fascinate tourists. The Kitulgale Rest House is one such location that is famous for being the site for filming the world renowned film "Bridge on the River Kwai" "We celebrate our 40th anniversary with a host of unique programs and promotions planned throughout this year offering visitors very attractive and affordable prices Anushka said.

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