Jetwing Hotels links with AK Lit Fest 2016 as hospitality partner

Keeping in line with supporting youth progression, Jetwing Hotels joined hands with the AK Literary Festival once again as its hospitality partner. 

The AK Literary Festival is a literary festival which brings together enthusiasts from every corner of the country. It is a collaborative platform where those who share a passion for literature come together, explore their writing styles, the inspiration behind their writing and learn about the ways of Sri Lanka and its people – their expressions, cultures and perspectives. Initiated by renowned author and pilot Capt. Elmo Jayawardena, a small group of believers and writing enthusiasts came together to begin the AK Lit Fest journey.

The AK Lit Fest 2016 was held on 14 and 15 May at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort for the second consecutive year. The two-day program consisted of book launches, sessions on scriptwriting for cinema and theatre, the art and craft of humour in literature, creative writing workshops, travel literature and much more, where in which a number of sessions (including the one of travel literature on 15 May) were conducted at the Jetwing Pavilion, a literary space dedicated to Jetwing Hotels.

During the festival an award for ‘Poem of the Year’ was also gifted by Jetwing Hotels. The winner was selected by the poems sent in for the English Poetry Competition by school children which were in excess of 65 quality entries.

Jetwing Head of Sales and Marketing Ishanth Gunewardene said, “We at Jetwing truly believe that we are the home of Sri Lankan hospitality and we celebrate all things Sri Lankan – including the talent and creativity of our youth in the literary arts. This year too, the festival brought out an excellent programme of engaging and interesting activities, following the superb inaugural event last year.”

Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 43 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment.  Considered a priority, sustainable and responsible practice is implemented through the award winning Jetwing Eternal Earth Programme; with energy efficiency, community upliftment, and education of earth saving measures to schoolchildren being a few tenets of the program.