John Keells Holdings PLC(JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco) are due to open City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2.
This launch marks the completion of the final components of the project, including a world-class casino, the luxurious Nüwa hotel and a premium shopping mall.
The milestone partnership, marks the debut of South Asia’s first fully-integrated resort and Sri Lanka’s largest private sector investment in luxury lifestyle to date – an over USD 1.2 billion development that redefines Colombo’s place on the global tourism map. Strategically located in the heart of Colombo, the integrated resort brings together world-class hospitality, upscale retail, immersive entertainment, and cutting-edge MICE infrastructure in one destination.
Chairperson of the John Keells Group, Krishan Balendra said, “The opening of the casino and Nuwa hotel operated by Melco marks the realisation of a key pillar of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, bringing to fruition the integrated development that was envisioned over a decade ago.”
Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Lawrence Ho said, “We believe Sri Lanka has immense potential, and this opportunity complements our existing portfolio of properties. City of Dreams Sri Lanka is expected to serve as a catalyst for stimulating tourism demand and promoting economic growth in Sri Lanka.”
