By Duruthu Edirimuni ChandrasekeraView(s): Mr. Ishara Nanayakkara, BI Chairman Betting long-term on the revival of the tourism industry, the country’s fastest growing conglomerate, LOLC Group’s strategic investment arm, Browns Investments PLC’s (BI) subsidiary Eden Hotel Lanka PLC on Tuesday bought a controlling stake of 55.65 per cent in Serendib Hotels PLC from Hemas Holdings PLC. BI officials told the Business Times that LOLC is focused on expanding in the hotel sector in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. “We expect a revival in the tourism sector post COVID-19. This purchase was targeted at long-term revival of the tourism sector in the country,” one official said.