Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - November 2011

In this issue

Innovative and unique Six Senses has set the standard for intelligent luxury tourism with its properties primarily in Asia. Focusing on sustainability where ownership is created amongst employees as well as the communities of the host country, Six Senses’ core purpose of creating innovative and enlightening SLOW LIFE comes to the fore. Sonu Shivdasani, Chairman and CEO of Six Senses highlights the need for Sri Lanka to focus on quality as opposed to quantity when developing the tourism sector.
Established 72 years ago, Bank of Ceylon has been a tower of strength to the country’s economy throughout the years. Dr Gamini Wickramasinghe, Chairman, speaks about the many strengths of this establishment highlighting the numerous initiatives taken to ensure the imminent economic prosperity of Sri Lanka.
With over thirty years of experience in sales, advertising, marketing, human resources development and strategy, Deepal Sooriyaarachchi, former Managing Director of AVIVA NDB, has accumulated a wealth of business acumen over the years.
Aitken Spence Hotels has been a driving force, uplifting the tourism industry in Sri Lanka. With hotels of the Heritance brand spreading far and wide focusing on sustainable and responsible tourism, the company has also been a Sri Lankan pioneer in venturing into Maldives, India and Oman. Malin Hapugoda, Managing Director of Aitken Spence Hotels detailed the journey of the company as it ventures forward with renewed vigour while proudly mentioning the many accolades won both at home and abroad.
Supported by a strong joint venture, CEAT Kelani Holdings has experienced a successful journey since its inception. N C Venugopal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CEAT Kelani Holdings elaborated on the company’s success, brand development and future plans.