Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- The tourism landscape of the picturesque hill city Kandy is all set to be redefined with the launch of Kandy-Myst by Cinnamon. The highly anticipated property will have its first set of guests walk its doors on 12 February. With an investment of US$40 million, the 15-story, LEED Gold-certified hotel aims to bring a contemporary touch to the historic city, offering modern luxury and international-standard service. Mirror Business sat down with Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts Deputy CEO & COO Hishan Singhawansa and Indra Traders CEO Rushanka Silva in an exclusive interview to discuss the vision, the challenges faced, and what makes Kandy-Myst by Cinnamon a game-changer for Sri Lanka's tourism industry.

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