Aitken Spence & Co. PLC (Est. 1868) is a leading diversified blue-chip conglomerate with major interests in Hotels, Travel & Tourism, Logistic Solutions and Power Generation. In addition, the Group, with an annual turnover of over Rs. 27.5 billion (2007/08) has a significant presence in Plantations, Insurance, Financial Services, IT, Printing and Garments.

Aitken Spence has been recognised by Forbes as one of the most successful publicly-traded companies with annual sales under US$1 billion outside of the United States, for three consecutive years.

We believe in leading strategic growth businesses and possess a credible record of working with global leaders in the sectors we operate in.

Aitken Spence represents Lloyd’s of London as agents in Sri Lanka since 1876 and acts as the longest standing General Sales Agent for Singapore Airlines in the world.

In the tourism sector, we represent over 200 leading international tour operators including TUI AG- the world’s leading tourism & travel services group. TUI AG holds a 50% stake in Aitken Spence Travels Ltd, which is one of Asia’s foremost Destination Management Companies.

Aitken Spence is the leading resort operator in Sri Lanka with 10 properties. It is also the fourth largest hotel operator in the Maldives with 8 properties. Company has now ventured in to India where 2 hotels are operating under management contracts with several more properties to be operational in the near future. Furthermore, with its recent foray into the Middle East,  Aitken Spence has commenced managed 4 hotel properties in Oman- one of the most dynamic tourism destinations in the region. Its range of multiple award-winning hotel properties and management expertise has set industry benchmarks.

Known and respected for pioneering services in the industry, the Logistics arm of Aitken Spence is the leader in Integrated Logistics and a dominant player in Freight Forwarding in Sri Lanka with a growing regional presence.