This document provides information about hosting MICE events in Sri Lanka. It summarizes key facts about Sri Lanka such as the capital, population, languages spoken, religions, climate and coastline. It then outlines several top locations for hosting events - Habarana, Kandy, Bentota, and Colombo. It also lists many high quality hotel options in these locations that are well-suited for events. Finally, it discusses additional event venues and provides details on local dining, shopping, nightlife and sightseeing attractions.
Sri Lanka MICE Guide: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events
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2. FOR M.I.C.E. & MORE
SRI LANKA
With
WALKERS TOURS Walkers Tours
3. THE FACTS….....
Capital: Sri Jayawardanepura
Commercial Capital: Colombo
20 million Population
Sinhala, Tamil and English are widely spoken throughout Sri Lanka,
with the exception of remote villages where it might be Sinhala only or
Tamil only.
Sinhalese- 74 % , Tamil- 18 %, Muslim -7 %, Burgher (descendants of
Dutch and Portuguese colonist) and others- 1 per cent
Buddhism- 70 % ; Hinduism- 16 %; Christianity- 7 % Islam-7 %
Area: 65,525 sq.Kms
Climate: Low Lands – tropical, average 27°c
Central Hills – cooler, with temperatures dropping to 14°c. The south-
west monsoon brings rain to the western, southern and central
regions from May to July, while the north-eastern monsoon is from
December t0 January. Sri Lanka climate is ideal for holiday-makers
throughout the year.
The coastline is spreading for 1340Kms around the Island
History dating back over 2500 Years
4. WHY SRI LANKA?
Ability to offer a variety in one small place :
Golden Beaches *Great Shopping
Entertaining Nightlife * Wildlife to make you amazed
Green Hills and Nature at It’s best
Buying power of an Indian National becomes stronger
(1 INR= 2.3 LKR)
Quality Hotels with Internationals standards / MICE Venues
Visa on arrival.
More than 90 flights a week between India and Sri Lanka.
Most of all Genuine Hospitality and smiling people
6. WELCOME TO SRI LANKA
Garlanding
Traditional Sri Lankan drummers with dancers
Lighting of Oil lamp
Red Carpet
Arti Tikka
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8. HABARANA
Habarana is an ideal location to have a mind-relaxing
conference which is 170kms away from the International
Airport. A place lying amidst a lot of greenery and away
from the hustle & bustle. Habarana is in a close proximity
to Nature/Game reserves and the 3 UNESCO world
Heritage sites Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa & Sigiriya
A place for,
Jungle Trekking.
Biking.
Jeep Safaris.
Elephant Back Safaris.
9. KANDY
One of the legendary hill-stations, the last kingdom of the ancient
Sinhalese kings which really depicts the richness of culture and
heritage. The cool climes of Kandy can be felt after a 3 hour drive
from the International Airport. The city of Kandy lies at an altitude of
465m above sea level and the place is well known for its annual
pageant, the “KANDY PERAHERA”, a colorful procession taking place
during the month of August.
Places to visit,
Temple of the Tooth Relic
Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawala
Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya.
“The Kandy Perahera” the pageant taking place
annually in July or August
10. BENTOTA
Bentota is situated on the Northern limit of the Southern
Province which is 105Kms and a 3 hour drive from the
International Airport. Its location is in the sun drenched
southern coast at the mouth of the Bentota River and its
picturesque, sandy, palm-fringed beaches which border
the warm, sparkling waters of the Indian ocean.
11. COLOMBO
Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka lies just 37Kms
from the International Airport. The place it self provides a lot
of facilities to M.I.C.E. events and Colombo holds the prestige
for hosting many international conferences. A city which is
lively and active for 24 hours with its shopping, nightlife and
many more to offer.
12. WALKERS TOURS – GROUP
HOTELS
Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Grand – Colombo
Trans Asia – Colombo
Cinnamon Lodge – Habarana
Chaaya Villege - Habarana
Chaaya Citadel – Kandy
Yala Villege – Yala
Coral Gradens – Hikkaduwa
Bentota Beach – Bentota
Club Oceanic – Trincomale
Tamarind Tree – Katunayaka
14. CINNAMON GRAND
COLOMBO
Presidential award winning hotel for two consecutive years (2007 & 08) as
the best 5* hotel in Sri Lanka.
With 501 rooms, 239 Deluxe wing rooms with 7 Apartment suites, 1
Penthouse and 8 Deluxe suites, 180 Premium wing rooms with 50 Executive
floor rooms, 2 Presidential suites, 4 Executive suites and 4 Premium suites
8 Restaurants serving an eclectic mix of cuisine which includes an Indian
restaurant
5 perfect Cinnamon spaces with state-of-the-art
technology and a team of professionals to handle your conference and event
.The main Ballroom, the Oak can accommodate 800 pax in theatre style
seating
2 Gymnasiums, 2 swimming pools and many Sports and other recreation
The Hotel also has the Angsana Spa which belongs to an International
chain of Spas.
22. TRANS ASIA-COLOMBO
The hotel has 245 Deluxe,68 Executive,21 Junior suites,2
Deluxe suites,1 Executive suite, 1 Presidential suite and 1
Handicapped room in total
Exclusive Night Club
Outdoor swimming pool in landscape surroundings
Wellness Spa .
8 Conference venues.
The main ballroom, the Kings Court, can accommodate 550 pax
in theatre style seating
8 Restaurants offering a choice of cuisine
A Gymnasium and recreation
Has the services of two Indian chefs in the hotel
27. CINNAMON LODGE-HABARANA
The ultimate luxury getaway, 170Kms away from the International Airport
68 Superior rooms,40 deluxe rooms and 4 Suites in total.
The meals are served at the main Restaurant other than at the Coffee Shop and
the lounge bar
Ayurvedic Health Centre
Swimming pool and recreation
Nature trails
Cultural excursions
28. CHAAYA VILLAGE-HABARANA
170 Kms away from the international Airport
94 Superior Rooms,12 Deluxe Rooms and 2 Suites
A Main restaurant
Conference facilities
The Main Conference Hall can accommodate 160 Pax in theatre style seating
Swimming pool and Recreation
29. CHAAYA CITADEL-KANDY
120Kms from the International Airport
97 Superior Rooms and 24 Deluxe
Rooms
A Main Restaurant
Ayurvedic facilities
Swimming Pool and recreation
Boat rides on the Mahaweli River
Conference facilities
The Main Hall can accommodate 80 Pax
in theatre style seating
30. BENTOTA BEACH HOTEL
105 Kms from the Airport
105 Standard Rooms, 13 Deluxe Rooms, 12 Superior Rooms, 2 Junior Suites
and 1 Presidential Suite.
The Main Restaurant and a Fine Dining Restaurant
Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and Recreation
Special dinners by the pool side or at the water sports centre or on the pontoon
The Conference hall can accommodate 100 pax in theatre style seating.
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32. SOME OF OUR PARTNER
HOTELS
Taj Samudra – Colombo
Hilton Colombo – Colombo
Galadari Hotel-Colombo
Taj Exotica -Bentota
Eden Resort & Spa- Beruwala
33. TAJ SAMUDRA
COLOMBO
The hotel has 180 Superior Rooms, 55 Executive Floor Rooms, 8 Executive
Suites, 8 Deluxe Suites and 2 Presidential Suites
4 Restaurants serving a choice of cuisine
7 Conference halls
The Main Ballroom, “The Samudra Ballroom” can accommodate 500 Pax in
theatre style seating
Gymnasium, Swimming Pool and Recreation.
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35. HILTON COLOMBO
The hotel has 43 Executive Floor King Rooms,18 Executive Floor Twin
Rooms,108 Deluxe Floor King Rooms,30 Deluxe Floor Twin Rooms, 102
Hilton Guest King Rooms, 42 Hilton Guest Twin rooms, 31 Studio Suites,7
Businessman Suites,2 Executive Suites and 1 Presidential Suite
13 Meeting Rooms
The Main Ballroom can accommodate 900 Pax in theatre style seating
10 Restaurants serving a variety of cuisine
Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and Recreation
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37. GALADARI HOTEL
The hotel has 195 Twin Rooms and 129 King Rooms on the
standard floor, 46 Twin Rooms and 29 King Rooms on the
Penthouse Executive club floor, 16 Superior Suites, 6 Executive
suites,5 Apartment Suites, 3 Penthouse Suites, 3 Diplomatic Suites
and 1 Presidential Suite.
There are 4 Meeting rooms in the Hotel. The Main Ballroom can
accommodate 1000 Pax in theatre style seating.
The guests can have a smack of Galadari cuisine at 5 places in the
Hotel.
A Gymnasium, Swimming pool and other Recreation.
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39. TAJ EXOTICA-BENTOTA
The hotel has 77 Standard rooms, 38 Superior Sea View Rooms, 27 Orchid
The hotel has
Rooms, 14 Deluxe Rooms and 6 Suites.
4 Restaurants
2 Meeting rooms
The Main Ballroom, the Orchid can accommodate 275 Pax in theatre style
seating.
Spa
Water Sports
Gymnasium, Swimming Pool and Recreation
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41. MOUNT LAVINIA HOTEL
A Bicentenary colonial type hotel standing by the Beach
with all its luxuries.
A place to stay and enjoy the Sun & Sand on the beach
close by Colombo.
An ideal venue for Gala dinners on the beach
The Hotel has 78 Sea& Garden wing rooms including 3
Suites, 97 Bay wing rooms including 2 Suites and 29
Governor’s wing rooms including 3 Suites.
The Main Ballroom can accommodate 300 Pax in theatre
style seating for a conference.
44. 96 Kms from the International Airport
The Hotel has 113 Eden Rooms, 23
Superior Rooms, 2 Penthouses, 16 Paradise
Rooms and 4 Paradise Suites that are
functional
2 Restaurants
Conference facilities
The conference hall can accommodate 350
Pax in theatre style seating.
Spa
Indoor and Outdoor games
Water Sports
45. OTHER CONFERENCE VENUES
• Waters Edge
• Bandaranayake Memorial International
Conference Hall
• Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention
Centre
46. WATERS EDGE
A unique location in the vicinity of Colombo
for Meetings, Conferences, Special Dinners
and Golf
Just 10Kms from the city of Colombo
The venue has 4 meeting rooms
The Main Ballroom can accommodate 1000
pax in theatre style seating
48. B.M.I.C.H.
The 1st purpose built conference centre in
Asia that can accommodate up to 1500Pax.
The centre has established a tradition of
being the venue for many prestigious
international conferences/conventions, trade
shows,exhibitions,seminars and beauty
pageants as well as a venue musical shows
and dramas.
49. The BMICH has 13 different halls and
meeting rooms.
The main assembly hall can seat 1500 Pax.
A banquet hall that can seat 425 people
class room style and 850 theatre style.
AN EXLUSIVE VENUE FOR
MEETINGS CONFERENCES &
EXHIBITIONS
50. SRI LANKA EXHIBITION AND
CONVENTION CENTRE.
The centre is a Multi-purpose,
Custom- built, Fully Air-conditioned facilities
for Exhibitions & Conventions.
The conference hall can accommodate up
to 5000 pax in theatre style seating.
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52. RESTAURANTS
AUTHENTIC INDIAN CUISINE
• Agra
150 Pax can be accommodated.
• Mango Tree
75 Pax can be accommodated.
• Curry Leaf
150 Pax can be accommodated.
• Indian Spice
350 Pax can be accommodated.
61. NIGHT LIFE
Night Clubs & Discotheques
Rhythm and Blues,
Sugar
Ballys
The Library
After Dark
Blue Leopard
Clancy’s
Club Nuovo
D’s
Graffiti
H2O
Lush Lounge
Tramps
Casinos
Bally’s,
Bellagio
MGM Grand Casinos
62. SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS
Day Excursions :
From Colombo
• Bentota full day with Water Sports + River Safari/Glass bottom boat ride and
a visit to a mask factory.
• Kandy full day excursion with visits to Elephant Orphanage, Botanical
Gardens and spice gardens.
• Colombo City/ Shopping Tour.
From Bentota
Bentota full day with Water Sports + River Safari/Glass bottom boat ride and a
visit to the mask factory.
•Pinnawala full day excursion to visit the Elephant Orphanage and a Spice
Garden.
•Colombo City/ Shopping Tour.
63. SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS
Overnight Excursions :
From Colombo or Bentota
Bentota full day with Water Sports + River Safari/Glass
bottom boat ride and a visit to the mask factory.
Kandy full day excursion with visits to Elephant Orphanage,
Botanical Gardens and spice gardens.
Colombo City/ Shopping Tour.
66. WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCHING
The Whale and Dolphin watching is seasonal and most of
the time takes place depending on the sea conditions.
An excursion can be done from Bentota or Colombo.
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69. EVENTS
Performance by Channa and Upuli dancing academy.
One of Sri Lanka’s best cultural dance performances
Cultural dance performance.
Female Hindi Singer (Local).
Live Band (English/Hindi).
DJ
Fire Limbo Show
Fireworks display
Belly Dance show
Fashion Shows
85. • Team Building
• Cricket Tournaments
• Paint Ball games
• Games Based on Water Sports ( Beach Volleyball,
Water Polo,
• Foot ball)
• Indoor Team building games for Sales/Corporate
executives conducted by professional teams
• Outdoor Team building games for Sales/Corporate
executives-Conducted by a professional team( at
Bentota / Negombo only)
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87. SERVICE USP’s
Specialized India M.I.C.E. team with over 70 years experience
collectively and backed by the Island’s largest conglomerate, The
John Keells Holdings PLC.
Our 2 City Hotels, Cinnamon Grand and Trans Asia own 40% of 5 star
accommodation in Colombo and further have 2 of the largest
conference halls available in the city.
Cinnamon Grand Hotel, the Presidential award-winner for 2
consecutive years and also the best 5 Star in Sri Lanka owned by the
sister company, Cinnamon and Chaaya Resorts.
In addition to our 2 hotels in Colombo, we also have hotels in Key
MICE locations such as Bentota, Kandy and Habarana.
Walkers Tours group owns the only resort, The Bentota Beach Hotel
which has a fully equipped Water Sports Centre within its premises.
The only Destination Management Company to own an Airport Office
in the arrival lobby at the Airport.
We are one among the very few companies which has a 24hour
Transport department in operation which takes care of 120 cars, 110
Micro vans, 25 Coaches and 35 Mini Coaches.
Since most of the MICE requirements are sourced within the group
this enables us to be flexible with our partner and give you
competitive rates.
Being the No.01 Destination Management Company in Sri Lanka with
large volumes, we work with most of the industry partners closely in
order to accommodate our clients. Due to this reason, we share a
close relationship with our partner hotels all across Sri Lanka