Colombo, August 2025
The City of Dreams Sri Lanka, formerly known as Cinnamon Life, officially opened its doors in August 2025 as Sri Lanka’s first fully integrated resort. This landmark private investment is expected to transform the island’s high-end tourism, hospitality, and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions) sector.
Features and Offerings:
- Luxury Accommodation: State-of-the-art hotel facilities catering to international travelers and business executives.
- Entertainment & Leisure: Includes casinos, cinemas, live entertainment venues, wellness spas, and fine dining experiences.
- Convention & MICE Facilities: Modern conference halls and event spaces designed to host international conventions, exhibitions, and corporate events.
- Integrated Lifestyle Hub: Combines residential, retail, and hospitality experiences within a single, upscale destination.
Economic and Tourism Significance:
- The resort is expected to boost high-end tourism, attracting affluent travelers and business groups to Sri Lanka.
- It creates thousands of direct and indirect jobs in hospitality, entertainment, retail, and services.
- By positioning Colombo as a premium MICE destination, the resort strengthens Sri Lanka’s competitive edge in regional tourism.
- The development aligns with government strategies to enhance foreign investment and increase tourism revenue, complementing the country’s broader economic recovery plans.
Strategic Perspective:
City of Dreams Sri Lanka demonstrates the potential of private-public collaboration in transforming Sri Lanka into a world-class tourism and business hub, integrating luxury, culture, and modern infrastructure.
