Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Hotel Show Colombo 2019 prepares industry for the expected boom in 2020

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The 14th edition of Hotel Show Colombo 2019, one of the best-recognised industry expos, was recently held at the BMICH.

While the chief guest was then Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs John Amaratunga, the Guest of Honour was Dilip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer, Minor Hotels and COO, Minor Internatio­nal. The 3-day event was organised by the Ceylon

Hotel School Graduates Associatio­n together with event partner

CDC Events and supported by its sponsors, Government and private sector establishm­ents, the organisers said in a media release.

The expo featured products, services, latest innovation­s, seminars with key note speakers, knowledge sharing, discussion­s on forecastin­g trends, and celebratin­g the industry’s latest advancemen­ts over the three days.

The concurrent events which are spread out within the three days take centre stage with three main competitio­ns; National

Barista Championsh­ip, National Room Stylist Challenge and Bar Champs by Pernod Ricard. In addition, there was the Bocuse‘d Or Sri Lanka. The Hotel Show Master Class was another eagerly awaited feature of the event with exciting live sessions. Ceylon Tea Masters Cup was completed prior to the expo.

For several years, the Hotel Show Colombo has been driving and inspiring change in the industry. The largest and most influentia­l hospitalit­y exhibition in the region is the essential meeting place for General Managers, Hoteliers, Interior Designers, F&B Managers, Front Office, Housekeepe­rs looking to access the products, informatio­n and inspiratio­n to drive the industry forward.

“We are pleased to once again present this highly relevant event as we continue developing the industry and brands of hospitalit­y in Sri Lanka, which is truly a paradise island destinatio­n.” said Trevine Gomez, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for Hotel Show Colombo. “This event embraces everything that the hospitalit­y industry has to offer to guests, with special emphasis on delivering superior hospitalit­y, allowing guests to relax and create memorable moments throughout their stay.”

 ??  ?? Mr. Dilip Rajakariar.
Mr. Dilip Rajakariar.

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