Marriott International and Colombo City Centre Partners (Private) Limited, part of the Abans Group, has signed an agreement to inaugurate the Courtyard by Marriott brand in Sri Lanka.  The hotel is expected to open around the end of this year and will feature 164 rooms. 

Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International said, “We are delighted to strengthen our Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of hotels in Sri Lanka with today’s signing. This signing underscores our long-term commitment to Sri Lanka as a strategically important market, offering the potential to grow our brands and provide customers with more choices.”

Located in the heat of Colombo city, near Beira Lake, the Courtyard by Marriot will offer convenient business connectivity as well as excellent views of the city skyline.

“We are very pleased to collaborate with Abans Group, who share our vision to offer smart, intuitive service and high-quality accommodation in Sri Lanka,” commented Kiran Andicot, Regional Vice President – Development, South Asia, Marriott International.

Aban Pestonjee, Chairperson of Abans Group said, “We are happy to have forged this strategic business alliance with Marriott International and are keen to see our relationship grow from strength to strength. We eagerly look forward to the opening of the first Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Sri Lanka. We are excited to have Marriott International with us at Colombo City Centre.”

Behman Pestonjee, Managing Director of Abans Group, shared commenter that the group is delighted to partner with Marriott International – the world’s largest hospitality group. He adds that this is a testimony to their assurance in the market as well as their commitment to contribute to the growth of the city. Pestonjee gladly welcomes the entry of Marriott into the prestigious mixed-use development, Colombo City Centre.

“Abans PLC and Marriott International have jointly recognized the growth potential in the nation. We are confident that tourism will bounce back to its old glory in the country. Colombo is one of the most sought-after cities in South Asia, as it is highly cosmopolitan and is a melting pot of several cultures. Marriott and ourselves are perfectly poised for a long innings together,” said Praveen Methil, CEO of Colombo City Centre.