Aitken Spence reentered Plantations sector, when the sector was reprivatized in 1992, by means of its stake in Udapussellawa Plantation PLC that was later divested. Aitken Spence Group first ventured into hospitality sector in 1974, with the opening of Neptune Lodge-designed by Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa-in Beruwala, Sri Lanka. The Group also maintained container vessel operations, with acquisition of five ships in a joint venture with Ceyline Group in 2003, which it later divested in 2008. In 2010, in persevering with its partnership with Ceyline Group, Aitken Spence invested in CINEC, Sri Lanka’s largest non-public increased education institution. In October 2014, Aitken Spence invested in Eco Corp Asia, an organization holding the exclusive rights in Sri Lanka to market nanotechnology based mostly liquid glass coating product of Nanopool GmbH. It also invested in a minority stake in Talawakelle Plantations. A number of beaches is present alongside all the stretch of the corridor making it another leisure part of the corridor. Amphitheatre, food courts and a marine bio-expertise analysis centre would be a part of the aquarium. Madras Crocodile Bank (a reptile zoo and herpetology research station) are present along this corridor.

The phase represents the cargo GSA for Qatar Airways in Sri Lanka and the cargo GSA for Sri Lankan Airways in Maldives and Myanmar, and are the managing brokers for cargo GSA for Sri Lankan Airways in Bangladesh. On the identical year, the corporate broke new ground by becoming the first Sri Lankan company to enterprise into port efficiency management outside of Sri Lanka, when it undertook to improve effectivity of ports in the African continent. The aquarium, set to be first of its form in the nation, could be spread throughout 3 acres (12,000 m2), that includes five-metre-deep tunnels by which individuals can tour the aquarium that’s likely to characteristic some 5,000 marine species from across the world. Model is about on Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport & Sri Lanka’s Southern Expressway offering the connectivity for vacationers-disembarking from TUI’s weekly 787 Dreamliner Charters-to achieve the resort. Al Falaj Lodge is a 140 roomed four star resort located in the city of Muscat.

An underwater city named Seven Pagodas existed which had 7 shore temples out of which only one stands at the shore of Bay of Bengal at present. DakshinaChitra opened to the public in December 1996. The center occupies ten undulating acres overlooking the Bay of Bengal. 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development corporation (TTDC Ltd) in this corridor. Muttukadu boat home – Located at 23 km from Adayar, this backwater area is maintained by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, and gives rowing, wind browsing, water skiing, and speedboat riding. The Leisure Corridor is a stretch along East Coast Road, Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Theme Parks like VGP Common Kingdom, MGM Dizzee World, and many others. are also situated alongside this stretch. Pancha Rathas, Thirukadalmallai (a Lord Vishnu Temple), Descent of the Ganges (a giant open-air bas relief), Arjuna’s Penance (a relief sculpture) are some of the points of interest in the town. Mamallapuram, a 7th-century port city is a vacationer attraction within the corridor and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a concept to integrate Tamil culture, nativity, heritage and resort amenities below one roof.

In Might 2015, Aitken Spence obtained the lease for the Raafushi Island within the Noonu Atoll to construct a 4 star resort. Aitken Spence Motels and Resorts presently operates the following motels in Sri Lanka: Earl’s Regency and Earl’s Regent- Kandy. It additionally represents Spring International Mail in Sri Lanka. Daily Information. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Plenty of journey water sports are promoted within the corridor. Para crusing, crusing, water skiing, water scooting, and so forth. are a few of the adventure sports activities being promoted in Muttukadu and Mudaliarkuppam. Notable beaches are Thiruvanmiyur Seaside, Covelong, Golden seaside, Pebble Seashore, Neelankarai Seashore, Palavakkam Seaside and Mamallapuram Beach. It runs between Thiruvanmiyur and Mudaliarkuppam and is dotted with plenty of theme parks, boat homes, beaches, 5-star inns and pubs. Brands of Aitken Spence Hotels include ‘Heritance’, ‘Adaaran’, ‘Turyaa’ and ‘Aitken Spence Lodges and Resorts’. Aitken Spence (2014). “Aitken Spence Company Annual Report 2017-2018” (PDF). Aitken Spence (2005). “Aitken Spence Company Annual Report 2004-2005: A quick Historical Outlook” (PDF).