Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing

Ajantha Perera takes the position of Director of Sales and Marketing at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo of the John Keells Hotels Group. Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo is currently ranked the Best Five Star City Hotel by Sri Lanka Tourism.

Perera joins the hotel with a wealth of experience spanning approximately fifteen years in the hospitality industry. His experience encompasses a multitude of fields in hospitality including business development, revenue management and front office management at international five star hotel chains. Perera was also the recipient of several management programmes conducted at the Jumeriah Hotel in Malaysia and the Hilton hotel in Brisbane, Australia.
“Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo boasts of completely renovated spacious rooms, excellent food and service and a scenic location. My vision is to augment the growth year on year by marketing the hotel as a fully fledged product to clients,” he stated.
Commenting on the progress of Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, he added: “At present, I see the hotel as a product on par with international hotels, one that puts Sri Lanka on the global map. The investments made by the John Keells Group are a testament to its commitment to hospitality development in Sri Lanka. With further developments and trendsetting initiatives in the pipeline, the Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts Chain will continue to prove its mettle as the industry leader.”
“When I first stepped into the hotel, I was amazed by its picturesque location with the Lobby overlooking the serene Beira Lake and crystal blue swimming pool. It truly sets the tone for relaxing stay, be the guest a business or leisure traveller,” he added.
He acknowledges that his passion for travel has equipped him with comprehensive knowledge for a professional career in hospitality. Having dedicated over a decade to his career in hospitality, Perera has extensive experience across the Sales and Marketing functions and a passion for service excellence.
Perera’s immediate focus will be on developing the hotel’s corporate portfolio, leveraging on and enhancing the long term relationships it has built with top corporate companies.
The hotel is well equipped to cater to the requirements of the discerning business traveller with its fully equipped business centre, exclusive executive floor and lounge, hotel wide high speed internet and convenient location amongst other attractions, coupled with a unique ambience that keeps guests relaxed and refreshed throughout their stay.