{"id":924,"date":"2024-07-28T09:18:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T09:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/?p=924"},"modified":"2024-08-31T04:16:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T04:16:51","slug":"heritance-hotels-resorts-unveils-the-trails-of-bawa-tour-a-timeless-journey-through-modern-tropicalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aitkenspencehotels.com\/blog\/heritance-hotels-resorts-unveils-the-trails-of-bawa-tour-a-timeless-journey-through-modern-tropicalism\/","title":{"rendered":"Heritance Hotels &#038; Resorts Unveils the \u2018Trails of Bawa\u2019 Tour, a Timeless Journey through Modern Tropicalism"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"924\" class=\"elementor elementor-924\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-98156b1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"98156b1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63ceb00\" data-id=\"63ceb00\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f5fe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4f5fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3a2q5al71qg9.cloudfront.net\/sites\/18\/2024\/08\/Press-Photo-Heritance-Hotels-and-Resorts-1400x700-1.jpg\" title=\"Press-Photo&#8211;Heritance-Hotels-and-Resorts-1400&#215;700\" alt=\"Press-Photo--Heritance-Hotels-and-Resorts\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-949da8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"949da8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b404c08\" data-id=\"b404c08\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81e8b49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81e8b49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the premier flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, unveiled the Trails of Bawa Tour during the Galle Literary Festival held recently. This captivating journey was unveiled at the session titled \u2018Preserving and re-narrating modern Sri Lankan cultural histories\u2019, featuring the insights of Channa Daswatte, Sunela Jayewardene, and Johann Peiris, proudly sponsored by Heritance Hotels and Resorts.<\/p><p>The tour, Trails of Bawa, is an architectural odyssey through some of Sri Lanka\u2019s iconic spaces designed by Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, capturing the essence of Modern Tropicalism. It is a curated experience that immerses guests in the architectural brilliance of the Father of Modern Tropicalism in Sri Lanka. Spanning over four nights and five days, this journey would allow guests to explore five iconic spaces: Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Ayurveda, Heritance Ahungalla, Lunuganga Garden and No. 11, Colombo, the Geoffrey Bawa residence. Each stop during the trail is a testament to his genius, artfully showcasing elements of modern tropicalism and the innovative use of open spaces, natural light, and local materials, creating an ambiance that embodies the essence of Modern Tropicalism.<\/p><p>Sharing her views on the Trails of Bawa Tour, Stasshani Jayawardena, Chairperson of Aitken Spence Hotel Management Pvt Ltd stated \u201cDeshamanya Geoffrey Bawa\u2019s influence on architecture is immeasurable and we are delighted to present the \u2018Trails of Bawa\u2019 as a tribute to his architectural brilliance. The Trails of Bawa is more than just an ordinary tour, it\u2019s a curated experience to witness the texture, breathe in the scents, and hear the whispers of nature that inspired one of the most celebrated architects of the 21<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0century to create his timeless masterpieces. Heritance Hotels and Resorts proudly stands as the custodian of the largest portfolio of Bawa designed hotels in Sri Lanka, namely Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Ahungalla and Heritance Ayurveda and it is our duty to honor and perpetuate his legacy through such endeavors.&#8221;<\/p><p>The Trails of Bawa is a journey that promises to leave a lasting impression on all those who partake in its captivating experience, providing a transformative exploration of design, art, and nature.<\/p><p>The Trails of Bawa is now open for booking. 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