Tokyo Stock Exchange spotlights Hunas Holdings’ partnership with Adrian Zecha and Sophia Holdings

From left: Sujivie Irugalbandara, Toshiaki Tanaka, Atheeq Ansar, Dhanuka Samarasinghe, Gajan Vinothan, Misako Tanaka and Pravini Wickramanayake

The strategic partnership between Sri Lanka’s diversified conglomerate Hunas Holdings PLC, visionary hotelier Adrian Zecha and the Japanese listed entity Sophia Holdings has garnered attention on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Hunas Holdings has interests in hospitality, tourism, real estate, renewable energy, tea plantations, factories and broking.

Sophia Holdings is a subsidiary of the billion-dollar conglomerate E-BOND Group, a diversified powerhouse excelling in the fields of dispensing pharmacies and other sectors, including IT, logistics, consultancy and HR management. 

Through this partnership, E-BOND Group is marking its entry into the hospitality sector.
The partnership, cemented through a memorandum of understanding, signifies a turning point in the Sri Lankan corporate landscape, promising numerous exciting developments ahead. This alliance brings together the visionary leadership of Zecha, the strategic insights of Sophia Holdings Co. Ltd (E-BOND Group) and the local expertise of Hunas Holdings PLC, the company behind the world famous Hunas Falls Hotel, amongst many other iconic properties. Hunas Holdings PLC Chairman Dhanuka Samarasinghe said, “This partnership aligns perfectly with our corporate strategy, which is focused on long-term growth and creating sustainable value for our shareholders. We are confident that the synergy between Zecha, Sophia Holdings, fortified by the support of E-BOND Group and Hunas Holdings will be a catalyst for transformative change within the leisure sector of the Group and will have a positive ripple effect on the Sri Lankan economy and tourism sector in particular.

With this alliance, we foresee a robust influx of foreign direct investment into the country. We look forward to creating transcendent experiences that are unmatched anywhere in the world, guided by Zecha’s mastery in high-end luxury hospitality and our commitment to exceptional and unforgettable luxury leisure experiences. Together, our goal is to create distinctive hospitality offerings that weave the rich tapestry of Sri Lanka’s journey, ensuring each project encapsulates the diverse and authentic experiences our island has to offer,” he added. Zecha is a hospitality icon with over five decades of extraordinary achievements under his belt. He is revered as the pioneer of luxury boutique experiences and villas that span the globe. Over the years, his genius has given rise to international hotel chains such as Beaufort, Raphael, Azotels, GHM and the distinctive Aman Resorts. Among these, four properties, including Aman’s Amangalle, were highlighted in the list of the Top 50 hotels in the world for 2023.

Through this landmark collaboration, Hunas Holdings PLC and its partners aim to build a portfolio of luxury iconic properties that echo the diverse experiences of Sri Lanka. Furthermore, Hunas Holdings PLC and its partners aspire to emerge as the preferred choice for discerning travellers, while simultaneously presenting a valuable proposition for foreign direct investment into Sri Lanka’s tourism and related sectors. Accordingly, this milestone aligns perfectly with Hunas Holdings PLC’s long-standing commitment to sustainable growth, ethical tourism and broad-based value creation.