The World of Hospitality Issue 26 2018 | Page 7

NEW OPENINGS Alila Koggala, Sri Lanka Opening July 2018 THE WORLD OF HOSPiTALiTy 7 Alila Hotels & Resorts will be opening Alila Koggala in July 2018, an ecological escape located in southern Sri Lanka, on Koggala Lake. Just five minutes from the famed Ahangama Beach and a 20- minute drive along the coast from the city of Galle and its World Heritage-listed Galle fort, this is an ideal base to explore and experience Sri Lanka’s local life and culture. The hotel will boast 36 suites and villas including three Lake Suites with a private pool. The hotel will also encompass two restaurants, Spa Alila, a beachfront swimming pool, gym, a yoga garden, kids club and library. Alila Villas Koh Russey, Cambodia Opening Q3 2018 and speedboat ride from Sihanoukiville Airport. This five-star eco resort is set to Alila Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in Cambodia will open in Q3 2018. A new icon on the Cambodian Riviera, Alila Villas Koh Russey is set on its own private island in the Koh Rong archipelago, a 25- minute private car transfer serve up pristine bays, dramatic peninsulas, white-sand beaches and tropical forests. The 50- suite, 13-villa hotel has a strong Khmer influence – a clever infusion of contemporary architecture with traditional Cambodian touches and charm. Thanks to the two and four - bedroom villas and the Kids Club, Alila Villas Koh Russey will be a good option for families looking to enjoy the privacy of their own space, terrace, pool and garden as well as optional Chef and Butler services. www.alilahotels.com www.alilahotels.com