OP could bump the thread in the luxury hotels forum, or PM those who have information about the property, to see if his questions can be answered.
aha, OP did originally bump that thread >
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=696105
stephem gave a report, and the topic of transfers also came up in that thread.
seems theres actually a fair amount on FT re that property, search gave 12 other thread results.
Control Risks' RiskMap 2008, released November 8, 2007
http://www.crg.com/default.aspx?page=1096
sri lanka rated extreme security risk and medium political risk
http://www.thestar.com/News/article/290616
But more long-term damage to the national economy and image may come from non-war related developments.
In December, Sri Lanka cancelled the work permit of the British boss of national carrier SriLankan Airlines after it refused seats to President Rajapaksa and his entourage on a return flight home from a private trip to Britain, saying the seats were booked up due to heavy holiday traffic.
"It shows a level of capriciousness that is a concern," said Control Risks' Harbison. "It is the sort of thing that worries business far more than the occasional bombing."
other government travel warnings
http://www.tamileelamnews.com/news/p...tns_9310.shtml
another good news source >
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_0...2130718JV.html
Jan 22, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa today said that recent bomb blasts in Colombo may not be the work of the Tamil Tigers, but claimed that some 'other group' who has political and business interests, may be behind it.
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_0...0151936JR.html
Jan 20, Monaragala: Death toll of the Monaragala bomb blast rose to 28...Tamil Tigers bombed a public transport bus targeting civilians including school children at Okkampitiya, Monaragala in southern Sri Lanka last Wednesday...Over 60 others suffered injuries in the attack...the Tigers have killed 44 civilians in the Monaragal and Thanamalwila areas this week.