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From left: Vella Co-Founders and Directors Ranga Abeyrathne and Eranda Abeyrathne, BOI Acting Chairman Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena, and Director General Renuka Weerakone
Uva Greenlands Estate Ltd., signed a landmark agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) on 29 May, marking a defining milestone in the evolution of 98 Acres Resort & Spa, Sri Lanka’s celebrated luxury retreat nestled in the breathtaking highlands of Ella.
The transformative $ 5.1 million investment will unlock a bold new chapter for 98 Acres Resort & Spa, redefining the boundaries of ultra-luxury hospitality in Sri Lanka and cementing the country’s reputation as a premier destination for discerning global travellers. Set to unfold across two phases over 36 months, the expansion will create approximately 150 direct employment opportunities, generating meaningful economic impact for the Uva region and reinforcing Sri Lanka’s standing as a high-value tourism economy.
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This marks the second BOI project under the Vella Group’s travel and tourism sector, further solidifying its growing presence in Sri Lanka’s luxury tourism landscape. The Group’s first BOI venture, the acclaimed Ravana Pool Club in Ella, is an award-winning landmark setting a compelling benchmark for experiential hospitality celebrated on the world stage. With the upcoming expansion of 98 Acres Resort & Spa, the Group is poised to build on that success, once again raising the bar for world-class tourism in Sri Lanka.
Vella Director and Co-Founder Eranda Abeyratne said: “We believe it is our shared responsibility to elevate Sri Lanka’s tourism industry to the next level. This investment reflects our commitment to introducing a new era of refined luxury and world-class hospitality creating greater value for the industry and the country, while redefining what destination hospitality truly means in Sri Lanka.”
The expansion is a testament to Vella Group’s unwavering long-term vision: delivering immersive, experience-led hospitality that is globally competitive yet deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s extraordinary natural beauty and cultural identity. With this agreement, Vella Group and BOI Sri Lanka signal a shared ambition to position the country not merely as a tourism destination, but as a benchmark for sustainable luxury hospitality in Asia.
