📈 Spice Ceylon: Sri Lanka’s First Spice Heritage Museum Opens

Thema Collection has officially launched Spice Ceylon in Matale, introducing a specialized heritage-driven tourism concept focused on the island's historical and agricultural significance. • Strategic Location: Situated on the Dambulla–Kandy road near the Aluvihare Rock Temple, designed as a time-efficient stop for cultural itineraries. • Core Features: • Spice Heritage Museum: The first dedicated facility in Sri Lanka tracing the history of global trade and the impact of cinnamon, pepper, and cloves. • Agri-Tourism: Guided nature trails led by agricultural experts focusing on sustainable cultivation and biodiversity. • Gastronomy: Authentic culinary experiences hosted in a historic Walauwa, featuring recipes inspired by Kandyan royalty. • Economic Impact: The project aims to diversify the tourism sector by integrating agriculture and cultural storytelling, setting a new benchmark for heritage-led hospitality and destination marketing. Based on official launch data from Thema Collection.