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40 August 2017 - September 2017 THE DEPTHS OF COLOMBO'S NIGHT LIFE Shangri-La Hotels Lanka‘s “The Mall at One Galle Face” signs mega deal with Odel C olombo, Sri Lanka – Shangri-La Hotels Lanka Pvt Ltd has inked an agreement to partnership with Odel, Sri Lanka’s premier fashion and lifestyle department store owned and managed by ODEL PLC, a subsidiary of Softlogic Holdings PLC. The Mall at One Galle Face is part of a mixed development project comprising a 450- room hotel, 390 luxury apartments and 38 levels of office tower space. G Mr Ashok Pathirage, Chairman of Softlogic Holdings PLC said: “We are delighted to partner with Shangri-La on this momentous occasion and open the Odel department store within its premises. Shangri-La is no stranger to luxury and we see a perfect fit in extending their guests with a unique and unparalleled shopping experience requisite with the best of both local and international fashion brands. With tourism set to grow in leaps and bounds in Sri Lanka, Odel is fully geared to tap into the growth opportunities that are opening up and we www.ballysmagazine.com The offer kicks off on the 1st of September 2017 and is specifically for SriLankan Airlines FlySmiLes members. It is the first collaborative scheme of its kind between a five-star hotel chain and SriLankan Airlines. Accordingly, Miles can be earned and redeemed when members patronize Cinnamon Grand’s Echo (Italian restaurant), The London Grill (fine dining restaurant) and The Lagoon (Seafood restaurant) as well as Cinnamon Lakeside’s Royal Thai (Thai cuisine) and Long Feng (Chinese restaurant). With this partnership, FlySmiLes members can earn 1 FlySmiLes mile on every 100 Rupees spent on food and beverage when they patronize these five restaurants. Similarly members have the opportunity to redeem their miles at any of these signature restaurants. Mr Ashok Pathirage, Chairman of Softlogic Holdings PLC and Mr Wilfred Woo, Executive Director of Shangri- La Hotels Lanka Pvt Ltd commemorate the partnership between Odel and The Mall at One Galle Face. are very confident and invigorated that this partnership would reap great results for both parties.” Mr Wilfred Woo, Executive Director of Shangri-La Hotels Lanka Pvt Ltd, said: “We are indeed thrilled to have Softlogic Holdings PLC’s Odel Department Store to be among the first of these retailers to partner with us. As the leading department store operator in Colombo, Odel is a good fit for the mall as it understands the local as well as international needs and behaviour of its shoppers. We have also confirmed the cinema operator, details of which we will be releasing soon. We see immense growth potential in Colombo and are excited to be part of this growing emerging economy. We look forward to a successful partnership providing the best of retail, dining and entertainment that Sri Lanka has to offer, all within one exclusive address.” August 2017 - September 2017 41 CINNAMON’S CITY HOTELS AND SRILANKAN AIRLINES REWARDS FLYSMILES MEMBERS astronomy has always been an integral part of the travel experience. It matters little whether one travels for business or leisure, the question of where and what to eat feature nears the top of any traveller’s priorities. To further foster this age-old connection between food and travel, Sri Lanka’s premier five star city hotels Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside have come together with the national carrier – SriLankan Airlines to offer FlySmiles frequent flyers great rewards when they patronize any of the five selected signature restaurants at the two properties. Targeting to open in June 2019, The Mall at One Galle Face boasts 490,000 square feet of net lettable space in the heart of Colombo, and will provide an exclusive retail offering to shoppers. Comprising 7 floors, it will boast a 9-screen cinema hall, a 17,000 square feet food court that will bring the best of local street food and international cuisines together, a gourmet super market, and close to 300 units of retail, entertainment and dining options to suit a wide variety of preferences. The Mall at One Galle Face will be a one- stop shopping destination for the whole family, and will bring beloved home grown brands together with renowned international brands under one roof. We are now seeking interesting concepts and ideas for The Mall at One Galle Face. Odel Department Store, among the first of these retail partners, will occupy three levels within The Mall whilst a regional cinema operator will be occupying Level 6 of the m all. THE DEPTHS OF COLOMBO'S NIGHT LIFE The Cinnamon Grand is Sri Lanka’s largest premium five-star city hotel while Cinnamon Lakeside is the city’s biggest urban five star resort. Both properties have cemented their places as Sri Lanka’s premier hospitality providers and have set the standard for the entire industry. The Cinnamon Grand is Colombo’s largest five star city hotel with a vast and varied offering. It is in fact a city within a city with 500 rooms, 14 restaurants and a vast selection of different spaces that have been carefully curated to offer patrons an unforgettable experience. Cinnamon Lakeside on the other hand prides itself on being a resort within the city. Situated in the middle of the mayhem that is Colombo - it takes the city out of the picture and instead replaces it with a far-away feeling of a distant holiday destination. 350 rooms, 4 restaurants, a large swimming pool and lakeside views come together to offer business and leisure travellers all the rest and relaxation of resort life in an urban setting. The five restaurants at which this offer is valid are all Cinnamon Signature Restaurants that define the top-end of Colombo’s culinary offering. With Cinnamon’s uncompromising approach to quality, authenticity and service, they are undeniably in a class of their own. Echo at the Cinnamon Grand is an Italian restaurant that thrives on authenticity. In typically Italian fashion, it spoils the diner with a choice of more than 15 anti-pasti options at its daily business lunch buffet. And that’s just a teaser to the main course. The Infinity Buffet every Wednesday is an absolute Italian feast with carefully selected beverages to complement the food. The Lagoon, at the Cinnamon Grand is reminiscent of the chaos and lively banter of a seafood market within a five star atmosphere. In a country surrounded by ocean and overflowing with seafood restaurants, the Lagoon tops them all with its vastness and excellence. 150 different ways to prepare seafood and 30 sauces blend into Indian, Continental, Chinese, Thai & Sri Lankan seafood dishes in the hands of not one – but two specialty chefs. The London Grill at Cinnamon Grand is a fine dining restaurant. Its nostalgic old-world setting, open style show kitchen and live piano music set the stage for a gourmet culinary experience. The stakes are legendary. Single-malts and gourmet cheese come to the table on roll-in trolleys. Lobster, salmon, escargot and foiegras are presented in new and unique ways while the wine cellar holds a fabled collection. In the world of Colombo fine dining, the London Grill finds itself without peer. Long Feng at Cinnamon Lakeside takes diners into the heart of ancient China with delightfully traditional interiors and a menu that traverses the length and breadth of the orient. The Long Feng houses indoor dining, terrace dining and a private dining room especially for friends and family. The afternoons feature a Dim Sum buffet to compliment an already enormous culinary offering. Royal Thai at Cinnamon Lakeside is bursting with exotic aromas and flavours that spring to life. Its majestic interior and ambiance is completely in keeping with its royal persona. The daring experiments of the Thai Chef combined with private dining spaces, alcoves and Cinnamon scented air seal its reputation as the best Thai restaurant in Colombo! . SriLankan Airlines – the national carrier of Sri Lanka is an award winning airline and is known for its world class, friendly service. It has a global route network of over 100 destinations in 47 countries and has the privilege of being the foreign carrier that serves the highest number of destinations in India. SriLankan Airlines has been a member of the oneworld Alliance, since May 2014 joining airberlin, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 and around 30 affiliates to provide the highest level of service and convenience to frequent international travelers. FlySmiLes frequent flyer programme of SriLankan Airlines offers its members an extensive range of benefits and rewards with its lineup of airline and non-airline associates. Together with oneworld, FlySmiLes members can now enjoy access to over 600 lounges in over 150 airports and connections to almost 1000 destinations across the globe on any oneworld member carrier while enjoying free tickets, upgrades, lounge access, additional luggage allowances, pre-assigned seating and priority confirmation. The oneworld Alliance carries some 550 million passengers a year on a combined fleet of over 3,500 aircraft. The member airlines work together to offer their frequent flyers special privileges and rewards across the entire alliance network. Cinnamon’s city hotels and SriLankan Airlines have designed this offer as natural extension of their mission to provide extraordinary service and experiences – rewarding both the diner and the flyer in equal measure. B www.ballysmagazine.com

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