ONYX Hospitality Group kicked-off last Friday construction on OZO Kandy, the third OZO development currently underway in Sri Lanka. The hotel is scheduled to open its doors in 2014.
Located adjacent to Hotel Suisse at Sangaraja Mawatha off Kandy Lake, the 128-room OZO Kandy is a joint venture between Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings and The Kandy Hotels Co. – owners of the Queen’s Hotel and Hotel Suisse in Kandy.
Facilities at OZO Kandy will include a swimming pool, a gym, two restaurants and a snack bar.
Simon Allison, executive vice president & chief development officer – ONYX Hospitality Group, said: “Tourism in Sri Lanka is booming and we have identified a gap in the market for a product like OZO. This brand offers value and comfort for travellers looking for insider experiences, combined with good connectivity and a great sleep.”
Since ONYX launched its OZO brand in 2009, a number of key projects have been announced. The inaugural OZO property, OZO Wesley Hong Kong, will launch in 2013, while OZO Chaweng Samui will open on Koh Samui in early 2014 (TTG Asia e-Daily, August 2, 2012).
Construction on OZO Colombo, located on Marine Drive in the capital, began earlier this year, while a third project is also in the pipeline in the coastal city of Galle.
