FinTravel (Pvt) Limited, incorporated in 1975 as the subsidiary of James Finlay and Company Plc under the name of Finlays Travels (Pvt) Limited was recently acquired by Osara Lanka Destinations (Pvt) Ltd.
Osara was founded in 2013 by former banker Rienzie Wijetilleke.
FinTravel was controlled
and managed by Late Wing Commander Noel Fernando, who was a pioneer in the travel industry having being the managing director of Thomas Cook Overseas Limited for over 18 years.
Wijetilleke said the acquisition is a statement to the commitment of Osara Lanka to develop the tourism industry in Sri Lanka and that it further consolidates Osara Lanka’s position as one of the fastest growing travel companies in the country.
The FinTravel team brings with them over three decades of knowledge and experience in the travel business backed by world-class service standards and a vast corporate customer base. Wijetilleke succeeds well know business leader R.I. Juriansz, as chairman of FinTravel (Pvt) Ltd. Following the acquisition, FinTravel will relocate its operations to Alexandra Place, Colombo 7, where Osara Lanka is based.