Waiting to welcome dignitaries

VVIP Industry stalwarts Mr Abbas Eusfally and wife Director Hemas Group and Mr. Krishan Balendra Managing Director John Keels Group

Veteran compere Ms Savithri Rodrigo taking the event forward

The spectacular stage with it's lighting

The Gold Award Winners posing for a photograph

The Gold Award Winners posing for a photograph

The back drop of the event

The National Anthem

Some of the Dignitaries with Mr. Sanath Ukwatte - President THASL and Mrs. Ukwatte

Secretary Tourism with Mr. Kavan Rathnayake - Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority

President THASL with the Vice President Shangri la Group , Sri Lanka

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Ukwatte handing over some of the Awards to the Winners

President THASL Mr. Sanath Ukwatte handing over a token of appreciation to Hon John Amaratunga Minister Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs - Guest of Honour

President Chef Guild of Sri Lanka , Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe and Deshamanya Dr. Publis Silva

Ms. Varuni Amunugama - Partner and Director Hard Talk PR company with Mrs. Anusha Hettigodo

Ms Angeline Ondaatjie - Vice President THASL delivering the vote of Thanks

Mrs. Rosy Senanayake and Mr. Mahesh Hirdaramani standing for the National Anthem

Mr. Sunil Dissanayake - Chairman SLITHM and Director General BMICH

Mr. Sunil Dissanayake - Chairman SLITHM and Director General BMICH handing over some of the awards

Mr. Sunil Dissanayake - Chairman SLITHM and Director General BMICH handing over some of the awards

Mr. Sunil Dissanayake - Chairman SLITHM and Director General BMICH handing over some of the awards

Mr. Sunil Dissanayake - Chairman SLITHM and Director General BMICH handing over some of the awards

Mr. Sunil Dissanayake - Chairman SLITHM and Director General BMICH handing over some of the awards

Mr. Sanath Ukwatte - President THASL during the welcome speech

Mr. Sanath Ukwatte - President Hotels Association of Sri Lanka gives the Welcome Speech

Mr. Paddy Withane - Past Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister hands over awards

Mr. Paddy Withane - Past Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister hands over awards

Mr. Paddy Withane - Past Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister hands over awards

Mr. Paddy Withane - Past Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister hands over awards

Mr. Paddy Withane - Past Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister hands over awards

Mr. Paddy Withane - Past Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister hands over awards

Industry stalwart and a renowned Toruism Personality Mr. Hiran Cooray with wife Darshi Cooray at the event

Hon Sarath Amunugama Minister of Special Assignments handing over the award

Hon Sarath Amunugama Minister of Special Assignments handing over the award

Hon Sarath Amunugama Minister of Special Assignments handing over the award

Hon Sarath Amunugama Minister of Special Assignments handing over the award

Hon Sarath Amunugama - Minister of Special Assignments - The Chief Guest delivers his speech

Hon Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs arrives at the hall

Hon Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs handing over awards

Hon John Amaratunga - Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs - The Guest of Honour and Hon Sarath Amunugama Minister of Special Assignments - The Chief Guests

Hon (Mrs) Chandrani Bandara Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Mr. Paddy Withana - former Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism and Advisor to the Prime Minister

Hon Daya Gamage Minister of Primary Industries handing over awards

Hon Daya Gamage Minister of Primary Industries handing over awards

Hon Daya Gamage Minister of Primary Industries handing over awards

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar, Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie, Mr. Siri Gunewardane and Mr. Dinesh Silva

Handing of Awards by the Vice Presdents Mr. M Shanthikumar and Mrs. Angeline Ondaatjie

Handing of Awards by Mr. Kavan Rathnayake - Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism

Handing of Awards by Mr. Kavan Rathnayake - Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism

Handing of Awards by Mr. Kavan Rathnayake - Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism

Handing of Awards by Mr. Kavan Rathnayake - Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism

Following the traditions

Following the traditions

Following the traditions

Dr Rohantha Athukorala - former Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau and Mr. Mahen Kariawasam - past President Inbound Tour Operators

Distingushed invitees

Awards being handed over

Awards being handed over

Awards being handed over

Arrival of the dignitaries being welcomed by the President THASL and Vice Presidents

Awards being handed over

Arrival of the dignitaries being welcomed by the President THASL and Vice Presidents

Arrival of Secretary Tourism Mr. Esala Weerakoon and wife

An act with a twist reflecting the hospitality industry

An act with a twist reflecting on the hospitality industry

An act with a twist reflecting on the hospitality industry