Accor has announced the introduction of its Pullman brand in Sri Lanka with the opening of Pullman Colombo City Centre and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa, marking the brand's entry into the South Asian island nation.
The two properties add to Accor's presence in Sri Lanka and target different demand segments, including business, leisure, meetings, celebrations and experiential travel.
Ranju Alex, CEO, Accor South Asia, said, “This is an exciting moment for Accor as we introduce Pullman to Sri Lanka for the first time. Pullman has always been a brand built around bringing people, cultures and ideas together, making it a natural fit for a destination that continues to attract travellers seeking authentic experiences alongside world-class hospitality. Sri Lanka is an important and growing market within South Asia, with tremendous potential across business, leisure and experiential tourism. With Pullman Colombo City Centre and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa, we are bringing two distinctive hospitality experiences that reflect the energy of Colombo and the natural beauty of Bentota. We look forward to contributing to the continued growth of Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality landscape.”
Pullman Colombo City Centre is located in Colombo's commercial and lifestyle district and has 219 rooms and suites. Its facilities include multiple dining venues, a rooftop infinity pool, spa, fitness centre, and meeting and event spaces.
Meanwhile, Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa is located between the Bentota River and the Indian Ocean on Sri Lanka's south-west coast. The 165-room property includes rooms, family rooms and suites, along with dining outlets, wellness facilities, water sports and venues for meetings, weddings and other events.
Ashok Pathirage, Chairman and Managing Director of the Softlogic Group and Softlogic Holdings PLC, said, Partnering with Accor to introduce the internationally acclaimed Pullman brand to Sri Lanka, with flagship 5 star properties in Colombo and Bentota, marks a defining milestone for Softlogic Holdings and for the country’s hospitality landscape. This initiative reflects our long term confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence and tourism potential, as well as our commitment to building world class hospitality infrastructure that elevates the nation’s global standing. We believe Pullman Colombo City Centre and Pullman Bentota Resort & Spa, both 5 star destinations, will set new benchmarks in premium hospitality, becoming preferred choices for business travellers, conferences, social celebrations, and leisure guests alike, while contributing significantly to employment, tourism growth, and the overall development of Sri Lanka”
Accor India & South Asia currently operates 75 hotels across its luxury, premium, midscale and economy segments.
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