'Sinahawa' to smile soon

By Beverley Jansz

'Sinahawa' (smile), true to its name, will smile shortly with the opening of this unique 50-room boutique type Resort in Ranna, Tangalla, Hambantota.

Italian managed 'Sinahawa' Resort is headed by Internationally renowned versatile hotelier, Ravi Gooneratne, as Director Operations. Ravi has once again returned to his motherland to use his wide experience and talents in Sri Lanka's hospitality industry.

Standing on an eight acre beautifully landscaped property, at Tangalla, Hambantota, 'Sinahawa' is another milestone in Sri Lanka's hotel industry, Ravi said. A unique feature at Sinahawa Resort will be a Horse-Riding Club with thorough bred horses and a trainer.

'Sinahawa' (Pvt) Ltd will very soon open more hotels in Anuradhapura and Kandy, Ravi disclosed. Sinahawa will also shortly open a boutique type authentic Italian Restaurant in Colombo, Ravi said.

Ravi has returned to Sri Lanka with years of International experience, to join foreign experts who will invest in Sri Lanka's hotel industry. Sinahawa (Pvt) Ltd. will invest in a number of hotel projects in scenic locations in Sri Lanka.

Ravi held the prestigious post of Group General Manager, Grand Hotel Group of Companies, Mildura, Australia for over 2 years, prior to returning to Sri Lanka.

Sinahawa Resort is owned and managed by Sinahawa (Pvt) Ltd., an Italian - Sri Lanka venture.