Aitken Spence's 'Trails of Bawa' Tour Offers Architectural Wonder

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Aitken Spence's 'Trails of Bawa' Tour Offers Architectural Wonder

By Author

Published on February 4, 2024

In a celebration of architectural brilliance, Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, recently introduced the ‘Trails of Bawa’ Tour during the Galle Literary Festival. This curated journey, revealed in the session on ‘Preserving and re-narrating modern Sri Lankan cultural histories,’ brings to life the iconic spaces designed by Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, a pioneer in Modern Tropicalism.

The Trails of Bawa Tour spans four nights and five days, immersing guests in the architectural wonders crafted by Bawa. The tour explores five significant locations: Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Ayurveda, Heritance Ahungalla, Lunuganga Garden, and No. 11, Colombo—the Geoffrey Bawa residence. Each stop on this architectural odyssey pays homage to Bawa’s genius, showcasing modern tropicalism, ingenious use of open spaces, natural light, and local materials.

Expressing her thoughts on the Trails of Bawa Tour, Stasshani Jayawardena, Jt. Deputy Chairperson, and Jt. Managing Director of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings, shared, “Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa’s influence on architecture is immeasurable, and we are delighted to present the ‘Trails of Bawa’ as a tribute to his architectural brilliance. It’s more than just a tour; it’s 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 21st century.”

As the custodian of the largest portfolio of Bawa designed hotels in Sri Lanka, including Heritance Kandalama, Heritance Ahungalla, and Heritance Ayurveda, Heritance Hotels and Resorts aims to honor and perpetuate Bawa’s legacy through this transformative exploration of design, art, and nature.

The Trails of Bawa is now open for booking, promising an unforgettable and immersive encounter with the architectural treasures of Geoffrey Bawa.

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Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines have taken their partnership forward with the launch of a new codeshare agreement. This move builds on Etihad’s recently introduced Abu Dhabi–Hanoi service, creating smoother travel options between the UAE and Vietnam.

With this partnership, Etihad guests can now book onward journeys to major domestic destinations in Vietnam as well as popular cities across Asia, all on a single ticket. Travellers also benefit from one check-in and automatic baggage transfer, making Abu Dhabi an easy connection point to the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways, said: "This partnership with Vietnam Airlines delivers significant value to our guests by unlocking access to some of Asia's most dynamic and popular destinations. Our new Abu Dhabi-Hanoi service has been warmly received, and this codeshare agreement transforms it into a gateway to Vietnam's most exciting cities. Combined with our frequent flyer partnership, which enables loyalty members of both airlines to earn and redeem miles across our combined global networks, this collaboration underscores our commitment to providing our guests with greater flexibility, broader reach, and superior travel experiences."

From Vietnam Airlines’ perspective, this collaboration builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier. Nguyen Quang Trung, Director of Corporate Planning and Development, Vietnam Airlines, said: “Vietnam Airlines is pleased to advance our partnership with Etihad Airways through this new codeshare agreement, following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024. The collaboration offers seamless access to Etihad’s network across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, while allowing more travellers to experience Vietnam Airlines’ signature warmth and hospitality. Together with our expanded frequent-flyer partnership, this agreement enhances convenience, broadens destination choices, and strengthens tourism and economic ties between Vietnam and the UAE.”

The rollout of the codeshare will take place in phases. As it expands, passengers of Vietnam Airlines will gain access to six destinations beyond Abu Dhabi, Athens, Addis Ababa, Bahrain, Muscat, Cairo, and Istanbul, opening up a wider network across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa through Etihad’s strong connectivity.

Etihad and Vietnam Airlines already have a frequent flyer partnership in place. Launched in July 2025, it allows Etihad Guest and Lotus Miles members to earn and redeem miles across both airlines’ networks. This loyalty integration adds more value to the newly announced codeshare, giving travellers broader options and smoother travel experiences.