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Monday, June 28, 2010

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Vol 02 - Issue 06
Jun - 2010

Dr. Nalaka Godahewa Takes Over Sri Lanka Tourism

Dr. Nalaka Godahewa has been appointed as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotels Management and Sri Lanka Conversation Bureau by Economic Development Hon. Minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Former CEO of Sri Lanka Insurance and Director of Imperial College of Business Studies, Nalaka Godahewa, successfully completed his PhD at the University of South Australia.

The Research Degree Committee of the University of South Australia accepted his thesis on ‘The impact of market orientation on the business performance of manufacturing organizations’ based on the recommendations from examiners from University of Sydney, University of Adelaideand University of Western Australia.

An old Anandian, Dr. Godahewa obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at the University of Moratuwa and read for an MBA at the Post Graduate Institute of Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

He is also a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of UK and also a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing of UK.

Immediately after graduating from University of Moratuwa with an honors degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, he joined Unilever Ceylon.

He held the positions of Head of Business Development of Unilever, Marketing Director of Suntel, General Manager of MAS Shadowline, CEO of two MAS overseas operations in Far East and Sub Saharan Africa before taking over as CEO of Sri Lanka Insurance.

For further information, visit: www.sltda.lk/Chairman

World Spice Food Festival 2010

Following the success of the Spice Food Festival 2009, Sri Lanka will once again host the ‘World Spice Food Festival’ in 2010. The Festival will be held from the 14th to 24th of July 2010, will host 15 top signature chefs from countries like China, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Egypt, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Others special activities include the Sri Lankan Chili Crab cooking competition, spiced tea promotion, and the decorative spice ice cream promotion. The World Spice Food Festival (Public event) will be held on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of July 2010 at Green Path in Colombo.

Let’s get ready for another spectacular year!

For further information, visit: www.worldspicefestival.com

Progress Update

Passikudah Resort Development :

  • Hotel project, compromising 40 chalets, will commence in June 2011. The ground-breaking took place on June 22, 2010. The Minister of Economic Development participated together with the Chief Minister of Eastern Province graced the occasion.
  • Proposals are invited from the public to construct and operate a restaurant. The project is scheduled for completion by December 2011.
  • The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been approved by the Coast Conservation Department. All investors have been notified to commence work as soon as possible.

Comfort Centers :

  • SLTDA is planning to construct two comforts centers at Vaunniya and Mankulam. Each comfort center will consists of a restaurant for approximately 50 people, kiosks, open areas for display and sale of local products /handicrafts etc. and toilet facilities.

For further information, visit: www.sltda.gov.lk/projects

Best wishes from SLTDA

 

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Thursday, June 3, 2010

IIFA Bollywood Night and Live Screening

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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

IIFA Celebrations in Sri Lanka

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

IIFA Charity Cricket Match

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