Member Achievement

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Sujeewa De Zoysa on his appointment as General Manager of Browns Hotels & Resorts.

This prestigious appointment reflects his strong leadership capabilities, extensive experience in the hospitality industry, and continued commitment to operational excellence and guest service innovation within Sri Lanka’s tourism and hotel sector.

IoH Sri Lanka warmly wishes Mr. De Zoysa every success in his new role as he leads and strengthens the growth of Browns Hotels & Resorts.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka extends its warm congratulations to Mr. Niroshan De Silva on his leadership role as CEO and Sector Managing Director – LAUGFS Retail

In this capacity, Mr. De Silva provides strategic direction across the Group’s retail-related businesses, strengthening operational performance and market expansion within the LAUGFS portfolio.

This appointment reflects his strong commercial leadership, industry experience, and continued contribution to advancing Sri Lanka’s retail and leisure sectors. IoH Sri Lanka wishes Mr. De Silva continued success in driving growth and innovation in his expanded role.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Denesh Silva on his appointment as Director of Sales at Ramada Colombo.

This appointment reflects his strong expertise in hospitality sales, market development, and revenue growth, as well as his continued commitment to commercial excellence within Sri Lanka’s hotel sector. In his new role, Mr. Silva will lead strategic sales initiatives to further strengthen the hotel’s market position and business performance.

IoH Sri Lanka warmly wishes Mr. Silva continued success in this important leadership role.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Kamal Munasinghe on his appointment as Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of the John Keells Group.

In his new role, Mr. Munasinghe will lead operations across the brand’s portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, focusing on operational excellence, service innovation, and enhanced guest experience.

With nearly three decades of global hospitality experience across Asia and Europe, his appointment reflects strong industry leadership and a continued commitment to elevating regional hospitality standards. IoH Sri Lanka warmly congratulates Mr. Munasinghe and wishes him continued success in this significant leadership role.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to recognise Dr. S. Anandaraj on the successful completion of his Doctorate. This significant academic achievement reflects his dedication to professional excellence and his continued contribution to the advancement of knowledge within the hospitality industry

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Nazumi Azar on her appointment as General Manager of Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

This prestigious appointment reflects her strong leadership capabilities, extensive hospitality experience, and continued commitment to operational excellence and guest service innovation within Sri Lanka’s luxury hotel sector.

IoH Sri Lanka warmly wishes Mr. Azar every success in her new role as she leads one of the country’s flagship hospitality properties.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka extends its warm congratulations to Mr. Kanishka Udawatta on his role as Director of Sales at Shangri-La Hotels. His expertise in hospitality sales, strategic market development, and revenue growth reflects a strong commitment to excellence within Sri Lanka’s luxury hospitality sector.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Nalinda Abeyratna on his notable achievement as the first SriLankan Flight Kitchen Chef.

This milestone reflects his professional expertise, culinary leadership, and commitment to maintaining high standards within airline catering operations. His accomplishment represents an important contribution to the advancement of Sri Lanka’s aviation hospitality and inflight culinary excellence.

IoH Sri Lanka commends Mr. Abeyratna on this distinguished achievement and wishes him continued success in his professional journey.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Suresh Abbas on his appointment as General Manager of the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo.

This distinguished appointment reflects his extensive industry experience, proven leadership, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of hospitality excellence. In his new role, Mr. Abbas will oversee operations at one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic heritage hotels.

IoH Sri Lanka warmly wishes Mr. Abbas continued success as he leads the Galle Face Hotel into its next phase of growth and service excellence.

The Institute of Hospitality Sri Lanka is pleased to congratulate Mr. Mahinda Pinnapola on his recent appointment as General Manager of the Heritage Grand, Nuwara Eliya.

This well-deserved appointment reflects his extensive industry experience, strong operational leadership, and continued commitment to excellence within Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector.

IoH Sri Lanka wishes Mr. Pinnapola every success in his new role as he continues to contribute to the advancement of professional hospitality standards.