The Leisure Group of John Keells Group walked away with an impressive haul of six Presidential Awards for Travel and Tourism at the annual Presidential Awards ceremony held on January 26 at the BMICH under the patronage of Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake.
The Cinnamon Grand Colombo was adjudged the Best Five Star City Hotel. General Manager Rohan Karr accepted this award which was presented in recognition of the hotel’s continued influence in the hospitality sector.
The conglomerate’s Destination Management Companies, Walkers Tours and Whittalls Travels, won five awards of the 6 categories applied for. Nature Odyssey, the adventure and nature brand of Walkers Tours, won the Presidential Award for the Best Adventure Tourism Operator.
The coveted award for the Best Chauffeur Guide was won by Ananda Yatawara of Walkers Tours who has over 33 years of experience in tourism and has been with Walkers Tours since 1975.
Kuoni Travel was the proud winner for the second successive year of the Presidential Award for the Destination Loyal Partner – Foreign Tour Operator Category.
Adding another feather to their cap, Theekshana Wijesinghe of Whittalls Travels and Walkers Tours was adjudged Best National Guide Lecturer.
In the picture is the John Keells Team including General Manager Cinnamon Grand - Rohan Karr, Head of Leisure Inbound Sector - Vasantha Leelananda, CEO - Chaaya Hotels & Resorts -Jayantissa Kehelpannala with Minister Milinda Moragoda and Nalin Attygalle, Chairman, Panel of Judges. |
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