The saga of Jetwing is one of classic entrepreneurship. In 1970, Sri Lanka, implemented a tourism master plan which marked its entry into the
international tourism arena; Herbert Cooray, Jetwing's late chairman and a contractor by trade, received an opportunity to be associated with
the tourism sector, when he was called upon to construct a hotel in Negombo. He rose to the challenge and built a small property of 6 rooms
catering to the 'charter traveller.' He subsequently bought the hotel and so Jetwing was born.
The Jetwing umbrella of companies caters to a wide variety of clientele, from basic needs to customised, personalised service; we understand
and offer it all. Through our three main divisions, Jetwing Travels, Jetwing Eco Holidays and Jetwing Hotels we have emerged as one of the
leading hotel chains and travel groups in Sri Lanka.
Our destination management arm, Jetwing Travels, specialises in organising professional conferences, as well as being accredited air line
representatives, whilst Jetwing Eco Holidays caters to the ever growing demand for nature oriented travel experiences, having contracted with
a variety of hotels that suit the needs of our discerning clientele.
Our luxury boutique hotels, Jetwing Lighthouse, Jetwing Beach, Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions and Jetwing Vil Uyana, all considered overambitious
projects at the inception, are now flourishing properties which have received accolades and commendations both from within the
industry and out.
In 2000, Jetwing received a Commendation Award at the Green Globe Achievement Awards for sustainability in green tourism and in 2005 Jetwing
Lighthouse won the PATA Gold award in the Education and Training category for the project “A Taxi Service Through The Community”. Following
closely on the heels of these accomplishments, in 2006 and 2007 Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions was voted as Sri Lanka's Leading Resort in the World
Tourism Awards, for two consecutive years; in 2007, Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions was also voted Sri Lanka's Leading Spa Resort, an accolade which
had been won by Jetwing Lighthouse in 2006.
