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Best web site award for Deer Park
Sri Lanka was placed on the Global travel map at this year's PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) conference when The Deer Park Hotel was awarded a prestigious Gold Award for its creative website.

According to a statement by PATA, "The Gold Award recognizes exceptional achievements in a variety of endeavours, bringing acclaim to the best the region's travel industry has to offer. Not only do the winning projects set industry standards for excellence and innovation, but they serve as examples for others to follow."

The website is a very detailed site describing the theme of the Deer Park which is carried by 4 logos called: Tranquillity, Luxury, Adventure and Care. Its animated introduction sets the tone for the site with enchanting images and sounds of Sri Lanka. The home page is captivating with a dream-like picture and a description of the resort.

The site has a very user friendly navigation system that enables the visitor to find information with perfect ease. The web address for the Sri Lankan clientele is www.thedeer-parkhotel.com

The many pages of the site gives very comprehensive pictures and information about the various aspects, facilities and services of resort has to offer. It paints a fascinating picture for any prospective visitor to Sri Lanka.

Lalin Jinasena, Senior Marketing Manager of the Deer Park in partnership with Affno (Pvt) Ltd., designed the website. Jinasena went on to say that creating the site required a lot of attention to detail since it was being projected to an international clientele who are used to seeing very high standard websites on a daily basis. To be classed as one of the leading travel sites in Asia is a great achievement for us and an indication of the capabilities that Sri Lanka posses. If we are to compete on a global scale, we must cultivate a belief in high quality products and services, that would match or even surpass the standards of the developed world.

The previous year's winner in the website category was the Hong Kong Tourist Board. Some of the Gold Award winners in other categories this year were Thai Airways, Malaysian Tourist Board, Indian Tourist Board, Singapore Tourist Board and many other such large travel organizations.

The Deer Park is owned and managed by the Jinasena Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Sri Lanka. The resort is located within a 11-acre tranquil jungle bordering the Giritale Reservoir. The architectural style that preserved the serenity of the jungle has contributed to the unique ambiance of peace and tranquillity that is omnipresent at The Deer Park. Its proximity to National Wildlife Parks like Minneriya, Kaudulla and Wasgomuva, provide an ideal setting for a fabulous Wildlife Adventure which the hotel provides. Half an hour from the hotel are the ruined cities of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya and Dambulla.

One of the unique facets of the Deer Park are its restaurants. Apart from the conventional restaurant, it has two outdoor restaurants. One is a Traditional Sri Lankan style boutique and the other a Jungle Barbecue amongst the trees and streams of the forest. The most exciting dining experience has to be Private Dining, where on request from guests, they lay on dinner in a stunning location with waiters and cooks just for you as you watch the sun go down.

The hotel has 88 rooms, of which 4 are suites. The King Kashyapa Suite is the epitome of luxury. It is a 2 bedroom villa with a private pool, dining room, living room complete with DVD and a music system and a butler to see to every need.
The Deer Park, in winning the PATA Gold Award is creating a mark for itself in the international travel world, by which it endeavours to attract attention to Sri Lanka, and reposition the country more favourably in the eyes of travellers world over.

'Rhythm of Unity'
The musical show -'Rhythm of Unity' will be staged at the St. Joseph's College Indoor Sports Complex on June 15.

he show is organised by 'The Josephian Group of 86' and the funds raised through this project will be for the purchase of Beira grounds at the College and a donation to the North Rehabilitation.

Mariazelle Gunathilake, Rajive Sebastian, A.E. Manoharan, Victor Ratnayake, Rani Joseph, Mohan Raj of 'Apsaras', Abeywardena Balasuriya, Niranjela Sarojini and Deepal Silva will be featured at the show.

The band Siha Shakthi, led by Ananda Perera will provide the music for the show.
Rhythm of Unity will be compered by Vijaya Corea.

Sebs go Classical
'Nishanthaye Gee', on Oriental music evening will be held at the BMICH on June 2, today at 7.00 p.m.

This musical evening is organised by Sebastianites Sports and Athletic Club of Moratuwa. 'Nishanthaye Gee' will feature Orchestra with over fifteen musicians conduct by veteran Manoj Peiris.

Victor Ratnayake, Sisira Senaratne, Indrani Senaratne, Edward Jayakody, Gunadasa Kapuge, Ishaq Baig, Sunil Edirisinghe, T.M. Jayaratne, Latha Walpola, Asanka Priyamantha Peiris, Karunaratne Divulgane and Deepika Priyadarshani Peiris will sing at this musical evening.

The Sebastianites Cricket and Athletic Club of Moratuwa has been in existence for the past 28 years and is a predominantly cricket playing club affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka. SC & AC, and controlling club playing Division 1 Tournaments conducted by the BCCSL.

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