Jetwing Vil Uyana Named Among World’s Top 10 Responsible Hotels 📈

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• Jetwing Vil Uyana has been recognized in the prestigious "Wandersleeps 2026" list by Wanderlust UK, emerging as the only Sri Lankan property to make the top 10 global ranking for responsible travel. • The accolade was based on over 100 editor nominations and votes from 28,000 readers worldwide, coinciding with the resort’s 20th anniversary of operations. • Located in a 28-acre man-made wetland, the resort is a benchmark for the tourism & hospitality sector, utilizing solar energy, on-site wastewater treatment, and the total elimination of single-use plastic bottles. • Beyond environmental impact, the property supports the national labor market through the Jetwing Youth Development Programme (JYDP), which has provided hospitality training to over 1,200 local youth since 2006. • This global recognition reinforces Sri Lanka’s position as a leader in sustainable luxury tourism, highlighting the economic value of ecological restoration and community-based business models.

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