Groundbreaking ceremony of Shangri-La Hotel

The groundbreaking ceremony of Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo was held today (Feb. 24 ) under the patronage of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.
Hong Kong based group Shangri-La is said to have invested US$ 125 million for the land facing the Galle Face Green on which it will construct the 661 room hotel. Deputy Economic Development Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana and Mayor of Colombo A. J. M. Muzammil were also present.