The Acorn Group, a leader in Sri Lanka’s travel and tourism industry, partnered with the highly anticipated HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2025 as its official Travel Partner.

The festival, which took place from January 17–19, 2025, at the Colombo Public Library, was a premier event celebrating literature, arts, and cultural heritage. It brought together a dynamic mix of writers, artists, intellectuals, and enthusiasts from across Sri Lanka and the world. Acorn Group, through its subsidiary DTH Travel Sri Lanka, played a pivotal role in facilitating travel arrangements for both international and local participants, speakers, and attendees, ensuring their journeys within Sri Lanka were seamless and enjoyable.

“As a group deeply committed to Sri Lanka’s arts and culture, we were delighted to partner with the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival 2025,” said Suranjith De Fonseka, Chief Operating Officer, Acorn Group. “This festival provided a platform to showcase Sri Lanka’s artistic and literary heritage while strengthening the country’s position as a cultural tourism destination. Our involvement reflected our dedication to supporting the arts industry and contributing meaningfully to Sri Lanka’s cultural landscape.”

With decades of expertise and a customer-centric approach, Acorn Group offered a comprehensive suite of services, including travel solutions such as flight bookings, accommodations, and transport solutions. DTH Travel Sri Lanka, in particular, specialized in delivering personalized and hassle-free travel experiences, enabling festival participants to immerse themselves fully in the vibrant program of events.

Ajai Vir Singh, Co-Founder and Director of the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival, added: “The overall vision of this festival was to be a platform for Arts and Culture, with a specific focus on Literature, Art, Film, and Music. This year, we were honoured to host more than 50 award-winning speakers and thought leaders. We were happy to have onboard our Official Travel Partner, the Acorn Group, whose support was instrumental in bringing this festival to life.”

Through this collaboration, Acorn Group reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that celebrated the arts while promoting Sri Lanka as a destination for meaningful and enriching cultural experiences.