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HomeJetwing Ayurveda Pavilions joins our many homes of Sri Lankan hospitality across the island with a number of sustainable initiatives that staying true to our promise of a holistic wellness experience. We ensure that responsible practices are implemented throughout hotel operations in order to focus on a healthy mind, body, and soul, while simultaneously preserving and harnessing the potential of our surrounding environment as a sustainable home.
Jetwing Hotels has been a pioneer of sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka, guided for over five decades by the philosophy of our founder, the late Herbert Cooray. With the importance of sustainability being brought to the fore in recent times, the need for conscious decisions to be made for the future of the planet and its people is greater than ever. We believe that making changes today, however small, can lead to a better future.
By sharing our journey of sustainability, what we have learnt, and what we hope to achieve, we aim to inspire change and create a butterfly effect.
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is equipped with a 20-kW grid-tied solar photovoltaic system; meeting up to 20% of our day-time electricity requirements. The open architectural design of the pavilions, yoga hall, and library also help reduce the requirement for artificial illumination and ventilation on the property.
The hot water requirement of Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is generated through renewable energy. Using a combination of an individual solar hot water system for pavilions, and a central solar hot water system for the rooms, the heated water is stored within a 3000-liter calorifier for nighttime use, while an energy-efficient heat pump is also available as a back-up system.
All wastewater generated at Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is biologically treated onsite at our effluent treatment plant, and is used for garden irrigation. To complement these practices, all sweepings and other tree clippings from our gardens are composted in a traditional above ground compost pile, where the product compost is then used as a nutrient-rich soil enhancer.
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is dedicated to preserving the timeless wisdom and ancient heritage of Ayurveda, which has been practiced in Sri Lanka for over 3,000 years. Ayurveda is unique in its holistic approach to health, focusing on treating the whole person rather than just the disease. It thoroughly examines the individual components that contribute to a person's condition and considers the factors influencing its progression or improvement, providing personalized, holistic treatment. Rooted in traditional Sri Lankan customs, we offer authentic wellness experiences that honor our rich cultural heritage.
Youth from nearby communities are recruited through the Jetwing Youth Development Programme (JYDP), which offers free training in tourism, hospitality, language, and interpersonal skills. This equips them for careers within the industry. After the training, participants receive on-the-job training and are then given the opportunity to join our family, though there is no obligation to do so.
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is proud to be part of the local community. Many of our team members are from the region, and a quarter of our workforce is made up of women.1
Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions champions plant-centric diets, with predominantly vegan and vegetarian menus offered to guests. In addition to multiple health benefits, these plant-centric diets are also considered to be better for the environment with a lower ecological footprint.
All glass water bottles used within the hotel are sourced from the bottling plant hosted by our family at the nearby Jetwing Blue.
Our focus on local sourcing has allowed us to build strong partnerships across our supply chain, with a majority of our suppliers located within the same district.