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Advancing Hospitality Excellence

Sri Lanka

Why Institute of hospitality Sri Lanka

Professional Recognition
(FIH / MIH)

Gain internationally recognised professional membership status with the Institute of Hospitality (UK), validating your expertise and professional standing in the global hospitality industry.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Engage in lifelong learning through structured professional development programmes, workshops, and industry-led knowledge sharing.

Be A Member of the
OPA Sri Lanka

Become part of a worldwide professional community across 52 international networks, connecting you with hospitality leaders, experts, and peers around the globe.

Industry Recognition & Global Network

Reach a highly recognized network of professionals through the Institute of Hospitality locally and globally.

Career Advancement

Access career development opportunities, professional mentoring, leadership pathways, and international exposure to support your professional growth.

Industry Leadership

Be part of a professional body that develops hospitality leaders through strategic engagement, executive forums, and industry collaboration.

Accreditations

Benefit from globally benchmarked accreditation and endorsement frameworks that recognise excellence in hospitality education and professional training.

Professional Recognition
(FIH / MIH)

Gain internationally recognised professional membership status with the Institute of Hospitality (UK), validating your expertise and professional standing in the global hospitality industry.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Engage in lifelong learning through structured professional development programmes, workshops, and industry-led knowledge sharing.

Be A Member of the
OPA Sri Lanka

Become part of a worldwide professional community across 52 international networks, connecting you with hospitality leaders, experts, and peers around the globe.

Global Network

Reach a highly recognized network of professionals through the Institute of Hospitality locally and globally.

Career Advancement

Access career development opportunities, professional mentoring, leadership pathways, and international exposure to support your professional growth.

Industry Leadership

Be part of a professional body that develops hospitality leaders through strategic engagement, executive forums, and industry collaboration.

Accreditations

Benefit from globally benchmarked accreditation and endorsement frameworks that recognise excellence in hospitality education and professional training.

Messages from Sri Lanka Chairman and Global Chief Executive Officer

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Signature Events & Professional Engagements

Upcoming Events

Professional Development & Training

Our professional development programmes are designed to enhance operational excellence, leadership capability, and career progression across the hospitality industry.

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Leadership & Supervisory Development

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Food & Beverage Managemeny

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Culinary & Kitchen Operations

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Food & Beverage Operations

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Housekeeping & Stewarding Excellence

Voices from Our Partners & Professionals

We are proud to work with hospitality professionals, industry leaders and organisations who trust IOH to support their professional growth. Here’s what our members and partners say about their experience with our CPD programmes, industry events and networking opportunities.

Managing Director

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Damith Pallewatta

Genaral Manager

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Manesh Fernando

Director

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Madushanka Perera

Managing Director

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Ms. Sheya Wickramasinghe

Managing Director

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Dr. Kelum De Soysa

Latest News & Updates

Committee Meetings & Highlights

25 th March 2026

Venue

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Followed by Fellowship

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Next Committee Meeting

Meetings & Discussions

Recognising Member Excellence

Member Acheviment 8

Mr. Sujeewa De Zoysa

Appointed General Manager
Browns Hotels & Resorts
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Mr. Niroshan De Silva

Appointed CEO and Sector Managing Director
LAUGFS Retail
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Member Acheviment 5

Mr. Denesh Silva

Appointed Director of Sales
Ramada Hotel Colombo
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Member Acheviment 6

Mr. Kamal Munasinghe

Appointed Chief Operating Officer
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
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Dr. Ananda Raj

Obtained a doctorate in Hospitality Management
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Mr. Nazumi Azar

Appointed General Manager
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
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Member Acheviment 7

Mr. Kanishka Udawatta

Appointed Director of Sales
Shangri-La Hotel Colombo
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Mr. Nalinda Abeyratna

Appointed Exective Chef
Heritance Kandalama
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Member Acheviment 4

Mr. Suresh Abbas

Appointed General Manager
Galle Face Hotel
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Mr. Mahinda Pinnapola

Appointed General Manager
Heritage Grand, Nuwara Eliya
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Management Standards

The Institute’s Management Standards provide a valuable reference tool and checklist to enable individuals and organisations to achieve success and professionalism in their hospitality management career. The Management Standards are essential for:

Our Valued Partners 2025 / 2026

Gold sponsors

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Join the Globally Recognized Hospitality Professionals for excellence

Recognised globally. Respected locally, Connected worldwide.

Contact Us

077 077 3111(Secretary)

No.30, Sir Mohamed Macan Marker Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka

secretary@ihsrilanka.lk

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