12th of December’17 - at TV Derana talk show . Mr. Asoka Hettigoda, Managing Director, Siddhalepa, with 2 Rising Star Award winners - Mr. Selvarasu Kumar Shankar, from Cinnamon Grand who won the title of the most outstanding Steward, and Ms. L.B Maduka Priyadharshani, from Cinnamon Lakeside, who won the title of the most outstanding Bar Attendant.
Mr. Asoka Hettigoda is an active member of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) giving a brief introduction on the Rising Star Awards, which was held to recognize the youth between the ages of 18-27 who contribute to the Hotel Sector in 9 different categories and spells out numerous job opportunities available in the hospitality industry for the youth of the country at both skilled and unskilled levels.