Text and Pictures by I. L. M. Rizan, Addalaichenai central correspondent

Hotel East Lagoon in Batticaloa has completed one year of operations and have met their financial targets. The hotel built with an investment of Rs. 350 million now attracts both foreign and local tourists to Batticaloa, named the ‘land of the singing fish.’

This hotel is situated near the Sinna Uppodai Lagoon, Batticaloa and was opened in June 2013 by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

The surroundings of the hotel are calm and quiet with a natural view overlooking the lagoon. “The hotel fills a long felt need for the region to provide high class accommodation to both leisure and business travellers,” said Hotel Chairman and Batticaloa Chamber of Commerce and Industry President M. Selvarajah.

The hotel consists of 45 furnished rooms and suites and state of the art meeting and event facilities with a Banquet Hall.

More information can be obtained from www.hoteleastlagoon.lk

Source: http://www.dailynews.lk/?q=business/leisure-25062014