Nichila Oya Resort and Spa hotel complex will be built on a 15.3 acres land in Matale and expected to complete the project within a two years period. This Maldivian investment will be managed by Mr. Mohamed Manik, a dynamic entrepreneur with almost 20 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. The whole project is designed to provide tourists with the comforts of modernity while preserving cultural heritage, traditional outlook and a green environment within a radius of 140 Km from the Colombo Airport. This hotel will have everything including private swimming pools to take tourists away from the hustle and bustle of city life yet retaining all the modern comforts. In addition to catering for the existing markets it is expected to tap new markets, especially Europe.

The location and the surrounding of the hotel are best suited for an all-in-one tourism package. A few tall trees in the hotel site are being preserved and it is expected to put up a traditional “watch hut” on one of the trees. The land surrounding the project will be developed into a birds’ sanctuary. This hotel will be operated in a fully environmental friendly manner.

Mr Upul Jayasuriya Chairman Board of Investment signed the agreement on behalf of the BOI and Ms Muslima Abdul Gayoom Director Alpha Kinam Holdings Lanka (Pvt) Ltd signed the agreement on behalf of the company.