Port City pitched at top hotel investors’ summit in Bangkok

South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) 2023, a prestigious gathering of leading investors, industry leaders and experts, recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand. Among the

distinguished speakers at the event was Deputy Managing Director Port City Colombo Thulci Aluwihare, who delivered an informative keynote presentation on Sri Lanka’s untapped potential, its rapidly recovering tourism industry and Sri Lanka Tourism’s ambitious targets for the upcoming year.

During his address, Aluwihare also highlighted the exciting opportunities presented by Port City Colombo (PCC) and the PCC Special Economic Zone (SEZ). He emphasised the significant investment prospects available to hotel owners and operators within and around the development, which is positioned to be Sri Lanka’s new frontier 
of hospitality. 

As one of the most ambitious and transformative urban development projects in the region, PCC is set to play a pivotal role in elevating Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to new heights. The soon-to-be-opened Downtown Duty Free, for example, is a key precursor to what is still to come and will be the first such downtown duty free mall in South Asia.

Aluwihare expressed his optimism about the future of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry saying, “With the rapid growth and recovery of our tourism industry, we believe that PCC will be a catalyst in attracting both local and international investors seeking unparalleled opportunities. PCC’s unique blend of modern infrastructure, strategic location and diverse investment options will create a vibrant ecosystem that supports Sri Lanka’s tourism goals, particularly as it will act as a global venue for entertainment, leisure, finance, business, retail 
and more.”
As Sri Lanka aims to position itself as a top tourist destination, PCC is poised to play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. With its commitment to sustainability, innovation and world-class hospitality, PCC is set to become a game-changer in the region, attracting discerning travellers and investors alike.