Ceylon Hotel School Graduate Association elects new Chief
Friday, 20 September 2013 11:04
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Eden Resort and Spa General Manager Eksath Wijeratne (FCHSGA) was appointed as the President of Ceylon Hotel School Graduate Association (CHSGA) at its annual AGM held at the Cinnamon Bey, Beruwela recently.
He has over 21 years of illustrious experience in Sri Lanka’s tourism and leisure sector and he has previously served as Vice President of CHSGA for three years. He was preceded by the outgoing President for year 2012, B.H.R. Sariffodeen (FCHSGA), Asst. Vice President (Operations) Aitken Spence Hotel Management.
An official ceremony alongside the AGM was held at which Mahinda Rathnayake, a founder member and past President of CHSGA presided as chief guest, whilst Tourist Hotel Association of Sri Lanka President Jayanthissa Kehelpannala participated as guest of honour.
Incorporated by the Parliamentary Act No. 21 of 1984, CHSGA’s objective is to serve the hotel industry by way of rendering assistance to the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.
The association also acts as the driving force that facilitates inter-linkages between the Ceylon Hotel School and the leisure industry. This year’s AGM was the 42nd session held since the Association’s formation in 1972.
The main functions of CHSGA is focused at increasing a sense of fellowship among graduates of the Ceylon Hotel School, rendering assistance for the benefit of Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, assisting in the development of the tourism sector and rendering assistance to the welfare of Ceylon Hotel School graduates.
