New Director of Operations at Galle Face Hotel

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An iconic heritage property, the Galle Face Hotel has expanded its management team and has announced that Tilome Nanayakkara has taken up office as the new Director of Operations.

With a career background in Sales and Marketing and also being a General Manager in a Colombo city hotel, Tilome comes with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry along with exposure in the local and international markets; this will greatly contribute to further developing the organisation and its current positioning.

Tilome said: “I am delighted to join Galle Face Hotel, a property rich in heritage and history; our Chairman and the Owner Sanjeev Gardiner has succeeded in transforming this hotel in ways it meets the demands and aspirations of today’s global traveller. We have captured the hearts of many guests through the years gone by, and are confident to continuously succeed because of our unique selling points and position in the market.”

“I am honoured to work with a dynamic General Manager, Deni Ohlsen-Dukic; his leadership, guidance and goals have a clear direction to better the overall structure of our property and enhance the skills of our employees. Galle Face Hotel is a grand dame, and its timeless grandeur gives me pride as I am now a part of this story,” Tilome added.