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Newsroom Feature

In your opinion, what can this industry learn from
other countries, namely the west?
The West is always an inspiration to us Asians. But we
need to keep in mind that we get people from all over the
world visiting our venues and they do not come looking
for something they can get back at home. Instead we offer
them something that we as islanders know too well and that
is simply the tropical and islandic experience. It is always
important to stick to our roots as that is what makes us stand
out from the rest.

What new developments are in the pipeline for
2020?
We are in the process of re-launching SKKY Bar which is a
rooftop bar located in the heart of Colombo. We felt that we
could do a lot more with this establishment as this particular
venue has major significant value to us which is why we
are looking to expand it here in Colombo while looking to
introduce the brand down South. And as always, we’re open
to new opportunities that come our way.