Sanken to develop a JW Marriott resort in the Maldives

Hassan Maniku, Aminath Maniku, Ahmed Hassan Maniku (HIMA), Laith Pharaon (SHH), Mevan Gunatilleke (Sanken), Armagan Gunaydin (Momentum) and Hirantha Jayasinghe (Sanken)

Sanken Overseas Ltd. has initiated the development of an 80-villa luxury resort to be operated under the JW Marriott brand. 

The company has partnered with HIMA Holdings, Maldivian owners of Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives, and its long-time partner Orca Holding, a global hospitality-specialised investor to carry out this landmark project in the Maldives at a very prime location.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Sanken Group Deputy CEO Mevan Gunatilleke appreciated the Sri Lankan banks NTB and DFCC for their robust assistance with strategic projects and emphasised the importance of similar novel models to bring foreign exchange to Sri Lanka. 

Sanken continues to contribute to more than 80% of Sri Lanka’s export income from construction services.

For nearly three decades, JW Marriott has evolved to own an enviable niche in the growing luxury tier within Marriott International, the strongest hospitality brand in the world.

Sanken Overseas was awarded the title of Sri Lanka’s highest net foreign exchange earner by the National Chamber of Exporters.