The Sri Lankan conglomerate, the Lankem Group take over management of the Galle Fort Hotel.
The building is unveiled as the Galle Fort Hotel.
Purchased by hoteliers the work begins to restore the building to a hotel.
The Building was used as a RAF officer’s mess during – WW II.
The Building was sold out of the Macan Marker Family to other owners.
The Grand Apartment was built.
Remained with the Macan Makar family for over 200 years through the English Period.