Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

A special meeting to review the current status, operational priorities, and future development plans of the Laya Chain of Hotels, operated by the Sri Lanka Army, was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) at the Deputy Minister's Office in Colombo today (29 Oct).

The meeting focused on strengthening the role of the Laya Chain of Hotels as both a financially sustainable commercial venture and a welfare oriented institution serving and retired Army personnel and their families. Following a briefing on the current status of the chain of hotels, discussions focused on operational priorities and future strategies to enhance efficiency and long term sustainability.



The discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening the chain of hotels welfare oriented role while ensuring financial viability and sustainable profitability, with future development plans reviewed to balance commercial performance with the broader welfare objectives for which the enterprise was established.

Addressing the officials present, the Deputy Minister of Defence emphasized that transparency and accountability must remain fundamental principles in the management and future development of the Laya Chain of Hotels. He noted that the hotels had been established using funds contributed by service personnel and stressed the importance of ensuring that the benefits generated through their operations were directed towards the welfare of Army personnel, including retired members and their families.

The Deputy Minister further underscored the need for responsible management, effective oversight and prudent financial practices to ensure that the chain of hotels delivers tangible welfare benefits while maintaining long term financial sustainability.

The Commander of the Army, senior Army officers and senior representatives of the Laya Hotel management were also present at the meeting.

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