Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Sri Lanka’s largest hotel and convention centre, recently opened its doors to the public.
This monumental project, a joint venture between John Keells Holdings (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, aims to attract both leisure and business travellers from around the globe, particularly business events groups and high rollers from Asia-Pacific.
As the largest and most ambitious private investment in Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Life boasts a sprawling complex featuring 687 luxurious rooms, multiple entertainment venues, and state-of-the-art convention facilities.
The venue’s centrepiece is the Lumina Ballroom, capable of accommodating over 1,860 guests theatre-style. Meanwhile, the Forum offers a capacity of 1,280 in theatre setup, while multiple locations like the Studio, Boardrooms, Cumulus Ballroom, Celestine Ballroom and Podium can accommodate between 200 and 1200 guests at any time.
India, with its growing corporate sector and increasing outbound business travel, is a key target market for Cinnamon Life, according to a spokesperson from JKH. The Middle East, particularly the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, is also emerging as a significant source of business and leisure travellers. Additionally, the venue is attracting interest from major Asian hubs like Singapore and Malaysia, as well as Australia, the UK, and key European countries such as France and Germany.
Nishad Wijetunga, former president of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators, said this development will enhance the product mix in Colombo, as the city has been lacking in entertainment and activity-related events.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment will also manage the exclusive 113-key luxury hotel, Nuwa, and the gaming facilities, which are slated to open by July 2025.
