
Colombo City Centre, an upcoming mixed-use venture developed by the ABANS Group in collaboration with Silver Needle Hospitality, attained the coveted award for ‘Brand Excellence in Social Media and Digital Marketing (Retail & Real Estate)’ at the Golden Globe Tigers 2017 which was recently held at Taj Samudra on 13th July 2017.
“We are on track to bring what is the first international quality mixed-use asset to Colombo, the first international standard mall, the first technologically advanced hotel and high-end apartments that have already received a strong response from local and foreign investors.
We are honoured and humbled by this award, and it only redoubles our efforts to make sure we dedicate this building to Colombo sooner than later,” remarked Mr. Anand Sundaram, Chief Executive Officer, Colombo City Centre, upon receiving this noteworthy award from Mr. Pujith Jayasundara, Inspector General of Police, Sri Lanka.
Colombo City Centre was one of the many awardees who won high recognition for their achievements in the fields of Marketing, CSR, Human Resources and Education. The event was organized by CMO Asia, the foremost authority in brand and marketing excellence awards. Honourable Minister of Education, Mr. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
Overlooking the breathtaking emerald-green Beira Lake, Colombo City Centre is an ultra modern mixed-use development that uplifts the standards for enriching, high-end lifestyles within Colombo. Divided into three phases, the project will include exclusive residences that will redefine luxury living in Sri Lanka; a colossal 05-floor mall that will host premium retail offerings, a multi-cuisine food court, a spectacular 6-screen Cineplex and more; and Next Hotel, the flagship brand of SilverNeedle Hospitality that will demonstrate a futuristic approach towards accommodating the needs of professional business travelers. Situated in an upmarket location that has already appreciated over 40% since 2016, Colombo City Centre will showcase stunning panoramic views of the Beira Lake, Indian Ocean coastline and rapidly changing Colombo city landscape. Residents will also obtain a freehold title to their apartments. As of 2017, the project is currently on track for completion with the target being Q1 2018 for the opening of the Colombo City Centre Mall.