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Road Show

In light of the upcoming nationwide competition, that is the Rising Star Awards 2017 dedicated to recognizing and rewarding employees in the hospitality sector, Rising Star Awards Chief Judge Mr. Dilip De Silva participated in a roadshow covering the 7 major regions under which hospitality applicants were encouraged to apply.

He was accompanied by Judging Panel Coordinator Mr. Amal Nanayakkara and other designated members from the International Tourism Volunteers Association Sri Lanka.

The highlight of the roadshow encompassed THASL members hotels and resorts receiving an insight into the dynamics of the upcoming awards event which has been scheduled to take place on 24th October at the BMICH.

The roadshow also included participation from hospitality sector representatives who represented those regions and were present to wintess the unfolding of a series of discussions and clarifications pertaining to the application criteria

Most Outstanding Bell Hop of the year

Vishvanadan Vinoprasanth
Bell-Hop
Cinnamon Lakeside

Most Outstanding Receptionist of the year

T H Malisha Lakshani
Receptionist
Jetwing Lighthouse

Most Outstanding Public Area Attendant of the year

John De Croos
Public Area Attendant
Cinnamon Red

Most Outstanding Room Attendant of the year

M S Piumal Charuka
Room Attendant
Jetwing Beach

Most Outstanding Steward of the year

Selvarasu Kumar Shanker
Steward
Cinnamon Grand

Most Outstanding Kitchen Steward of the year

R P V Madushanka Gunarathne
Kitchen Steward
Heritance Kandalama

Most Outstanding Bartender of the year

L B Maduka Priyadarshani
Bar Attendant
Cinnamon Lakeside

Most Outstanding Pool Attendant of the year

Dinuka Dhananjaya
Pool-Attendant
Cinnamon Grand

Most Outstanding Telephone Operator of the year

Julain Veronica
Telephone Operator
Cinnamon Red

Most Popular Rising Star 2017

Vishan Wijewickrama
Room Attendant
Heritance Kandalama