Pallavi Sharma
Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams has been one of the biggest developments in Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector. Can you tell us more about it?
Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams is our most ambitious project yet—a $1.3 billion integrated development, making it the largest private investment in Sri Lanka’s history. With 687 operational rooms and plans to expand to 800 across two hotel brands, it’s more than a hotel—it’s a destination in itself.
The complex features two residential towers, an office tower, high-end retail and dining outlets, and will soon introduce South Asia’s first onshore casino in partnership with Melco Resorts & Entertainment—one of the world’s top five casino operators. This development is set to revolutionize Colombo’s tourism and lifestyle offering.
How is Cinnamon Life positioning itself in terms of MICE and leisure tourism?
Cinnamon Life offers 160,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, accommodating up to 5,000 guests. Since opening in October, we’ve focused on engaging partners from MICE, leisure, and weddings. February alone saw incredible traction.
Colombo is cleaner, more cost-effective, and less congested than many metropolitan cities, making it ideal for international conferences and incentives. We’ve also launched the Sri Lanka Conference Ambassador Programme with SriLankan Airlines and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau to bring global industry leaders onboard to promote the country’s MICE potential.
Weddings seem to be an emerging segment. What’s Cinnamon’s strategy there?
Destination weddings are key for us. Cinnamon Bentota Beach and Cinnamon Ventura Beach are gaining popularity among Indian couples. We hosted 6 weddings in 2023, and 12 in 2024—that’s double the growth. With Cinnamon Life’s luxury offerings and lifestyle experiences, Colombo is now stepping onto the global stage as a premium wedding destination.
What can you tell us about the wellness and culinary offerings at Cinnamon Life?
We’ve launched five signature restaurants and multiple dining venues. Our in-house wellness brand Purundu is exclusive to Cinnamon Life—focused on high-end, holistic rejuvenation. We offer two swimming pools—one family-friendly and another adults-only—for tailored guest experiences.
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