President appeals to public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appealed to the public not to back another ‘Aragalaya’.

He said there is no need to create instability and force the economy to collapse.

The President sought support to move forward and create a better Sri Lanka.

He was speaking at the opening of the luxury hotel ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo.

The President noted that the area near the new hotel was a protest site.

However, he said that after 2 years the economy stabilized and the hotel was also able to open.

The flagship hospitality icon of ITC Hotels was inaugurated in the presence of Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunewardena, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Sanjiv Puri, Chairman and Managing Director, ITC Ltd, India.

The luxury destination draws inspiration from the national flower of Sri Lanka, the floating water lily, which is a recurrent motif across the hotel. ITC Ratnadipa or “Island of Gems” offers 352 guest rooms, suites and service apartments, each adorned with private balconies with breath taking waterfront views.

This landmark complex situated along the shores of the Indian Ocean on one side and Beira Lake on the other, comprises two stellar towers that stand gracefully together presenting impeccable hospitality at both ITC Ratnadipa Hotel and the luxurious Sapphire Residences. Connecting the two towers at a height of 100 meters, is the first of its kind, state of the art ‘Ahasa’ sky bridge, an architectural marvel. (Colombo Gazette)