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In the far distance, a solitary man stood gazing out to the brightening horizon. This was a beach he knew inside out, a stretch of coast he loved dearly. He had found his space; being naturally generous, he longed to share it — and so, he dreamed of what it could be, one day…. It was another day on the Negombo beach in the early s; he was Herbert Cooray — a visionary, a pioneer of tourism in Sri Lanka and the founding father of Jetwing.

The homely villa he built and named Blue Oceanic of just six rooms may have been small, but the heartfelt warmth it offered was immense. It all began with a humble desire to share the experience of true hospitality of a Sri Lankan family with others. A simple dream which grew to an ever furthering vision that made us — the company he founded, what we are today — one of the largest, most respected, and recognized tourism organisations in Sri Lanka, and a family of hotels like no other.

Traits shared by all at Jetwing — a team of dedicated people who believe in the ethos of caring, and who strive to be better than their best. And together, we grow as one big family. As a renowned specialist in travel and tourism, over the past 50 years and more we have nurtured a hospitality culture that is wholly Sri Lankan, striving to make it legendary.

Ever opening new doors we continue to deliver novel experiences through innovative, niche products which embrace all who visit us with the aura of total comfort and peace — a sense of warmth that is unmistakably Jetwing. Distinct in identity and unique in personality, pioneering discoveries encompasses the very essence of our brand. With a wealth of knowledge gained over the years, we are specialists — experts in legendary Sri Lankan hospitality, so be assured that you are indeed, in very good hands.

At the heart of our being is a deep rooted respect for all — people and nature; making us essentially family centred, culturally sensitive and environmentally conscious. Trust is a quality inherent in us, a value we abide by.