Singaporean Trade Minister visits CCC site

S. Iswaran, Minister of Trade and Industry (Industry), Republic of Singapore, visited the Colombo City Centre ( CCC) Experience Centre on 24th January 2018, for the inauguration of the building’s cornerstone that further reinforced the special friendship between Sri Lanka and Singapore. Dignitaries including Rusi Pestonjee, Director, Abans Group and Mr. Anand Nadathur, CEO, Next Story Group were present at this event as well.

Iswaran and his corresponding delegates were first taken on an informative tour of the CCC show suite. They were very appreciative of the future prospects of the overall development, and the unique dual-kitchen concept which will be integrated into the CCC residences. Iswaran, in particular, was impressed with Next Hotel and its innovative 21st century approach to the guest experience.

Then, a commemorative plaque, signifying the importance of the occasion, was presented to the CCC promoters, and will be laid as part of the cornerstone on the 9th floor of the Next Hotel, which is a component of Colombo City Centre.

This noteworthy event represents another landmark in the S. Iswaran’s official 03-day visit to Sri Lanka with Prime Minister Lee Hisen Loong, which encompassed the formal signing of a pivotal free trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Singapore.

Next Hotel Colombo is managed by Next Story Group. Formerly known as SilverNeedle Hospitality, Next Story Group designs, manages and markets hotels and urban spaces. Seeing each real estate asset as a living ecosystem, the group optimizes each space’s design and performance based on consumer demand. With experienced leaders in design, marketing, operations and emerging technologies, Next Story Group adopts a holistic approach to each space it manages, future-proofing its own- ers’ investments. The group’s brands include Next Hotels & Resorts, Kafnu, Brand Karma and Virsa.

Through the upcoming Next Hotel at Colombo City Centre, the Next Story Group aims to introduce a one-of-kind hospitality experience in Sri Lanka by fusing together state-of-the-art technology and a highly flexible guest experience. Next Hotel will feature avant-garde designs, sophisticated services and technologically advanced facilities that will truly redefine business travel in the country, whilst being the epitome of class, luxury and relaxation.

As of 2018, the project is currently on track for completion with the target being Q1 2018 for the opening of the Colombo City Centre Mall. The handover of the apartments will commence from October 2018 onwards, whilst Next Hotel is expected to open in 2019.