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Globally-experienced Ranjith joins
Jetwing Hotels as Group GM
Ranjith Chandrasiri
Sri Lanka’s largest family owned leisure company, Jetwing
Hotels, has announced the appointment of veteran hotelier Ranjith
Chandrasiri as their Group General Manger.
Ranjith’s resume reads as a study of varied experience and knowledge, with
over 30 years in the field. Having managed flagship luxury properties in
Europe, Asia and Australia, Ranjith’s exposure on all aspects of hotel
operations is enormous - from Food & Beverage, Human Resources and Training,
and a specialized knowledge in Wine.
A few of the organizations Ranjith has been a part of include the
InterContinental Hotels Group, Royal Cliff Hotels Group, the
President/Founder of Asia’s leading wine club - deVine Wine Club, the
Regional President of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs for over 10 years, as well as
Villa Heritage Hotels as President/CEO.
“Joining the finest hospitality company in Sri Lanka, Jetwing Hotels, is
something I look upon as an opportunity. I certainly believe that with my
track record and international exposure, I can help Jetwing to expand not
only their offering, but to take their already renowned product to higher
levels,” said Chandrasiri.
Speaking on his appointment, Hiran Cooray - Chairman of Jetwing said, “When
you look at a person such as Ranjith, who has travelled the world and been a
part of the world’s best known leisure brands, there is quite a lot to be
learnt. The way forward for Jetwing is to break through internationally, to
further continue promoting the concept of true, traditional Sri Lankan
hospitality. We wish Ranjith the best of luck, and God’s blessings, and we
welcome him to our family with open arms.”
Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 39 years, Jetwing
Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on their
foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true,
traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries
captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction
have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and
masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each
other and the environment. Considered a priority, sustainable and
responsible practice is implemented through the award winning Jetwing
Eternal Earth Programme; with energy efficiency, community upliftment, and
education of earth saving measures to schoolchildren being a few tenets of
the Programme.
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Royal Cliff Hotels Groups once more inducted into TTG Hall of Fame
Royal Cliff Hotels Group Vice-President Vathanai
Vathanakul (center) receives the TTG Hall of Fame award from Michael Chow,
TTG Travel Trade Publishing.
The award-winning Royal Cliff Hotels Group was once again inducted to the
prestigious TTG Hall of Fame Honoraries List at the 23rd Annual TTG Travel
Awards 2012 Ceremony & Gala Dinner held recently in Bangkok.
With this celebrated recognition, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group not only
holds the honor of being the only hotel in Asia elevated to this status, but
also shares this distinction with an elite selection: Singapore Airlines,
Singapore Changi Airport, Star Cruises, Abacus International, SilkAir, Lotte
Tour and Hertz Asia Pacific.
The Travel Hall of Fame was inaugurated in 2002, with the objective of
establishing a permanent home in honor of our region’s most exceptional
organizations. The Royal Cliff Hotels Group joined the Travel Hall of Fame
in 2006 for having won awards for at least 10 times. The annual event
recognized 80 of the Asia-Pacific travel trade’s best organizations and
individuals and was attended by 700 people.
Royal Cliff Hotels Group Vice-President Vathanai Vathanakul received this
esteemed award from Michael Chow, Group Publisher, TTG Travel Trade
Publishing and Martin Craig, CEO, PATA.
The Annual TTG Travel Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner is held yearly in
Bangkok, in conjunction with the Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings
Asia and Corporate Travel World (IT&CMA and CTW). The awards recognition
reflects the dynamism of the travel industry and represents the achievement
and contributions of the industry. Award winners were voted by readers of
TTG’s print and online publications. The TTG Travel Awards is now reputed as
the most coveted and influential awards in the region’s travel industry.
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