Hotel Groups and why they are important

by Nazeer
(Colombo, Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka boasts several hotel groups that have become world renowned due to their service excellence. Why is this important to the traveler? Hotel groups guarantee high service and product standards and also standardize across their hotel properties so you can be sure that the quality is very high.

Some of the hotel groups are:
1. John Keells Hotels
2. Aitken Spence Hotels
3. Jetwing hotels
4. Hemas hotels
5. Colombo fort hotels

Are some of the main hotel groups. The top three are by far the biggest. John Keells hotels have a two tier system where the more exclusive 5 star properties are branded "Cinnamon" and the second tier "Chaaya" This rebranding has allowed guests to easily recognize the properties from competing offers. The service at these hotels is truly exceptional.

Eg. Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lakeside, Cinnamon lodge, Chaaya Citadel etc

Aitken Spence hotels have spent considerably to maintain the "Heritance" brand. Their are 4 properties that boast this high standard and no doubt the group plans to add more to this list. The situation of these properties have added considerably to there status as exclusive hotels.

Eg. Heritance Ahungalla, Heritance Kandalama, Heritance tea factory etc

Jetwing Hotels has long been a favorite of the local leisure traveler catering to unique needs and delivering excellent cuisine has been their hallmark. No doubt this group will continue to grow in strength over the years.

Eg. Jetwing lighthouse, Jetwing vil uyana, Jetwing Beach etc

We will be adding more to this list soon