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ITQ Lanka “Legends” emerged as the new winner at the 19th edition of the Travel Trade Sports Club (TTSC) Bowling Championships 2022 concluded at the Excel World “Strikes” Cosmic Bowling center on Saturday, 26 November. The tournament participated by 45 teams from 26 TTSC Member Firms was sponsored by Walkers Tours. In the first round, the 45 teams (each team, comprising 03 players) bowled a round each (45 matches) & at the completion, the top scoring 20 teams advanced to the 02nd round;  After the 02nd round (20 matches), the following top scoring 10 teams entered the final round.  The 10 finalists were  Aitken Spence Travels “A”(315), Exotic Holidays International “B” (354), Jetwing Travels “C” (299), Acorn Group (308), Holiday Plan DMC (302) ,Connaissance de Ceylan (341), ITQ Lanka “Legends” (320), Aitken Spence Travels “B” (324), Classic Travels (311), Walkers Tours “Rollers” (352)  Final Standings: Jetwing Travels “C” (272), Connaissance de Ceylan (275),  Classic Travel (277), Acorn Group (314), Holiday Plan DMC (319), Aitken Spence Travels “B” (334), Walkers Tours “Rollers” (351). Bronze winner: Aitken Spence Travels “A” (360); Lalin Samarasinghe (116), Sasindu Welarathna (121), Sameera Jansen (123) Silver winner: Exotic Holidays International “B” (372); Umesh Anushanka (94), Hasitha Hettiarachchi (168), Rizwan Mannan (110) Gold Winner: ITQ Lanka “Legends” (405); Adrian Musafer (127), Kanchana Malluwawadu (125), Mark Bastian (153). Rizwan Mannan from Exotic Holidays International “B”, who had a total of 405 points in 03 rounds was picked as the most outstanding Player of the tournament: Awards were given away by Walkers Tours CEO Nalaka Amaratunga (Chief Guest), Whittalls Travels CEO and TTSC Executive Committee Member Nalika Abeysuriya, TTSC President Anil Hapugoda and TTSC Senior VP Mani Sugathapala

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Anil Hapugoda heads Travel Trade Sports Club

Anil Sharmal Hapugoda from Aitken Spence Travels PLC. was unanimously elected as the 22nd President of the Travel Trade Sports Club (inaugurated in 1976) at the 46th Annual General Meeting held recently, at the Ramada Colombo, Liberty Ball room.

Hapugoda takes over from Bonita Odayar from Amadeus Lanka after her extended four year stint as the President. (2018 to 2022). The 54 year Old Thomian, Cricketer, Soccerite, Boxer and a cadet is the Vice President, Aitken Spence Travels.Anil Hapugoda joined the TTSC representing Aitken Spence Travels in 2006.

So far, Aitken Spence Group has produced4 TTSC Presidents, including himself his predecessors being Kumar Mather (1980/82), Keethi Jayaweera (2004/06) and Prasanjit Perera (2006/08)

The new faces in the Committee are :Amri Noordeen from Deithlem Travels, Shihara Wimalaratne from George Steuart Travels.Shane Halock from Kingsbury Hotel .Viroshana Herath from Emirates, Yohan Seneviratne from Sri Lankan Airlines & Tharindu Perera from Ramada Colombo.

List of Office Bearers for the period 2022/23

President - Anil Hapugoda - Aitken Spence Travels PLC

Immediate Past President - Bonita Odayar - Amadeus Lanka

Vice Presidents : Bandula Withana - Jetwing Travels

Mani Sugathapala - Citrus Hotels

Shan Perera - Singapore Airlines.

General Secretary : Dilshan Gnanapragasam -Resplended Ceylon

Assistant Secretary : Adrian Jansz - Serendib Leisure

Treasurer : Anushka Perera - Connaissance de Ceylan

Assistant Treasurer : Asanka Fernando - Amaya Resorts &Hotels

Social Secretary : Chinthaka Daluwatte - Mt. Lavinia Hotels Group

General Committee (9) :

Nalika Abeysuriya - Walkers & Whittalls, Amri Noordeen - Deithlem Travels, Shihara Wimalaratne - George Steuart Travels

Tharindu Perera - Ramada Colombo, Shavinda Jinadasa - Cinnamon City Hotels, Shane Hallock - Kingsbury Hotel

Viroshana Herath - Emirates Airline, Marvan Madanayake - Amadeus Lanka, Yohan Seneviratne - Sri Lankan Airlines

SupportStaff : Sunethra Blok, Secretary Administration ,E.B Silva, Accountant and Tyrone Perera, Media & Sports Events Co-ordinator

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Sri Lanka Airlines retain Travel Trade Futsal Soccer title

Sri Lankan Airlines retained the Travel Trade Sports Club, five-a-side, Futsal Soccer title for the second year running, when they beat Cinnamon Grand Colombo “A” by a goal to nil, at its third edition, sponsored by Yenesha Travels, concluded recently at Club Fusion Indoor Sports Arena, Boralesgamuwa.

12 teams in four groups participated and at the completion of the round robin, the two top teams of each group advanced to the knock-out round. 

The awards were given away by the TTSC Officials, President, Anil Hapugoda, Senior VP, Mani Sugathapala, Adrian Jansz, Shavinda Jinadasa, Amri Noordeen and Viroshana Herath. (BM)

Quarter-Finals: Acom Group beat Cinnamon Grand Colombo “B” 1-nil; Cinnamon Grand Colombo “A” beat Cinnamon Hotels, 2-1; Sri Lankan Airlines beat Walkers Tours, 7-nil; Waters Edge beat Metro Travels 2-1, Semi-Finals; Sri Lankan Airlines beat Acom Group on penalties, 2-1 as the match ended in a 1-all draw; Cinnamon Grand Colombo “A” beat Waters Edge on penalties, 4-3, as the match ended in a 2 - all draw, Play- off for 3rd place; Waters Edge beat Acom Group, 2-1, Final; Sri Lankan Airlines beat Cinnamon Grand Colombo “A” , 1-nil. 

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Travel Trade Cricket Sixes on July 7

The most popular event in the Travel Trade Sports Club (TTSC) multi-sport events calendar, the TTSC Men’s and Women’s Softball Cricket “Sixes” 2024, gets back on track after a lapse of four years, on Sunday 7 July at the Shalika Grounds, Narahenpita.

The 43rd edition of the tournament is sponsored by Aitken Spence Travels for the 19th year.

In the previous tournament held on 24 November 2019 at the Steel Corporation Grounds, Athurugiriya, where 42 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams participated, Blue Water, Wadduwa won the men’s title, beating Sri Lankan Airlines and Amaya Lake, Dambulla won the women’s title, beating Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

Entries have been invited from the 180 strong TTSC membership and will close on 28 June with Gayani Karunaratne, C/O Aitken Spence Travels, 315, 4th Floor, Vauxhall Street, Colombo 2.

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Travel Trade Futsal

The Fourth Travel Trade Sports Club “Futsal” five-a-side Soccer Championships 2024, sponsored by Infinity Vacations and Butterfly Vacations will be held on Sunday, June 2, at the Club Fusion Sports Arena, Boralesgamuwa, commencing at 8.30 am.

Entries have been invited from the 180 strong TTSC membership and will close on May 29 with Gayani Karunaratne, C/o Aitken Spence Travels, 04th Floor, Vauxall Tower II, Vauxall Street, Colombo 2.

At the previous tournament held in 2023 at the same venue where 12 teams participated, Sri Lankan Airlines retained the title beating Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.

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Dilshan Gnanapragasam elected President of the Travel Trade Sports Club

The 48 th  Annual General Meetings of the Travel Trade Sports Club was held recently at the Ramada Colombo. Dilshan Gnanapragasam from Resplendent Ceylon was elected the President and the new committee comprises of Immediate Past President : Anil Hapugoda from Aitken Spence Travels, Vice President Airline : Shan Perera from Aitken Spence Aviation, Vice President Travels : Bandula Withana from Jetwing Travels , Vice President Hotels : Adrian Jansz from Occidental Hotels General Secretary: Marvan Madanayake from Amadeus Lanka, Assistant General Secretary: Lalin Sumanasinghe from Aitken Spence Travels. Treasurer: Mani Sugathapala from Citrus Hotels and Assistant Treasurer: Nalika Abeysuriya from Walkers Tours/ Whittalls. Social Secretary: Chinthaka Daluwatte from Mt. Lavinia Hotels  and Assistant Social Secretary: Vivek Kerkoven from Ramada by Wyndham Committee Members Representing Hotels: Kanishka Udawatte from Cinnamon Hotels; Natasha Arumugam from Resplendent Ceylon ; Dhanushka de Alwis from Amaya Resorts Committee Members Representing Travel Agents : Anushka Perera from Connaisance de Ceylan ; Amri Noordeen from DTH Travels ; Murad Mubarak from Classic Travel Committee Members representing Airlines: Heshan Perera from Air India; Dylan Nonis from Malaysian Airlines ; Prabath Wickramathillake from Sri Lankan Airlines

Dance committee Chairman – Bonita Odayar , Sunethra Blok – Secretary Administration, Eddie Silva – Accountant and Tyrone Perera, Media & Sports Events Co-coordinator

The committee intends to organize 14 events, featuring highlights such as the Travel Trade Ball and the motor rally, aiming to unite hospitality members from across Sri Lanka!

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Double Victory for SriLankan Airlines at Travel Trade Sports Club Carrom Championship

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SriLankan Airlines clinched a double victory at the recent Travel Trade Sports Club - 10th Carrom Championship 2024, where Sri Lanka’s top travel trade companies squared-off in rounds of carrom.

Men's Team A of SriLankan Airlines came on top in the finals, with team member G S N Senadeera winning the Tournament Best Player title, while Men’s Team B became the runners-up.

Not to be outdone, Women’s Team C of SriLankan Airlines also emerged Champions in the women's double title at the event.

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The MLH team were Runners-up in the Plate Division and the team comprised of J C Henagama, W A Sandun, G D S R Manohara and K Y B Ukwatta from F&B, R A Edirimuni and G D Upananda from the Event Desk and T S M Galiph from the Revenue Department.

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On May 12, 2024, the 24th annual Travel Trade Sports Club Badminton Championship took place at the St. Joseph’s College Sports Complex in Colombo 10. This event, sponsored by Walkers Tours, saw enthusiastic participation from various teams, including skilled players from Walkers Tours.

The tournament featured multiple categories, with Walkers Tours competing in both the open and veteran categories. The competition was fierce, with numerous teams showcasing their talents and striving for victory.

Despite the tough matches, the Walkers Tours team performed admirably: – Open Category: The Walkers Tours team emerged as the 2nd runners-up, demonstrating exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. – Veteran Category: Similarly, the veteran team from Walkers Tours also secured the 2nd runners-up position, highlighting their experience and strategic gameplay.

In both the open and veteran categories, the Sri Lankan Airlines Team proved to be the dominant force, clinching the winner’s title in both divisions. Their consistent performance and outstanding skills set them apart from the competition.

The 24th annual Travel Trade Sports Club Badminton Championship was a resounding success, showcasing the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among the participants. Walkers Tours’ commendable performance, securing 2nd runners-up positions in both the open and veteran categories, is a testament to their dedication and hard work. The event not only highlighted the competitive nature of the sport but also brought together teams in a celebration of badminton and athletic excellence.

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Suchitra Aluwihare, is the Chief Operating Officer of Hayleys Travels Spirit of Sri Lanka which is the Destination Management arm of Hayleys Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC. As a professional in the Hospitality Industry, Suchitra possess over 2 decades of expertise where he has held leadership and management positions in leading companies. His expertise ranges from destination management, and in setting up 2 medium-sized DMC’s in Sri Lanka, ranked amongst the Top 10, which won many tourism accolades. In addition, he is a member of industry bodies such as the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) and Travel Trade Sports Club.

“Today, Hayleys Travels Spirit of Sri Lanka, is one of the fastest-growing destination management companies in the country that caters to various customer segments from top source markets. We are also aware of the emergence of new segments in tourism, like sustainable tourism, which predominantly attracts young tourists, corporates, and repeat tourists. The tourism industry in Sri Lanka is a vital pillar on which our economy stands. It creates a great deal of employment opportunities, develops infrastructure, forms strong cultural bonds, cross-culture awareness, and preserves the environment. We try our best to uphold Sri Lanka’s position as a major tourist destination alongside the required and effective regulations to continue this industry’s success. We wish to focus on sustainable tourism initiatives such as wildlife conservation, reforestation, organic agriculture, societal tourism, marine and coastal conservation allowing tourist groups to participate and positively impact our industry. We have recognized this need and are geared to elevate our services to the next level through the inculcation of sustainability,” stated Suchitra Aluwihare the COO of Hayleys Travels Spirit of Sri Lanka.

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Malinga has 24 years of experience in investment management, corporate finance, business strategy and general management. He was with the Hemas Group for 16 years until March 2020. During his last four years at Hemas, he worked in the capacity of Managing Director of the Leisure Travel & Aviation Group, and in the capacity of the Group CFO during the preceding nine years. He was also a Board Member of Hemas Holdings PLC for over six years and the Serendib Hotels Group for over 13 years, until March 2020. He is a CFA Charter Holder and a Past President of CFA Sri Lanka. He is also a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK and a Past Board Member of the CIMA Sri Lanka Division. He holds a BSc in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, an MSc in Investment Management from Cass Business School, and an Executive MBA from INSEAD.

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Executive Vice President – Hotel & Villa Management

Harith has a wealth of experience in Sales, Marketing, Branding and Finance. Having joined Hemas FMCG in 1997 he was subsequently part of the team launching Diethelm Travel in Sri Lanka & Maldives in 2006 where he functioned as the Managing Director until 2018. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK and has an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Harith is the immediate Past President of Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) and a former Board member of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB). He is also a founder member of the Tourism Alliance of Sri Lanka.

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Dushy Jayaweera has over 38 years in the Aviation Industry and leads the Aviation Cluster of the Group which represents both on-line and off-line airlines. Having joined Hemas Air Services 1994, she has played a key role in the formation of the Aviation Centre and expanding the business overseas by setting up the two regional offices in Thailand and the Maldives. She is also the Managing Director of Aviation Services (Pvt) Ltd in the Maldives and a Director of LTU Asia Aviation Services Ltd, Thailand. Dushy has played a key role in all Industry related Associations and is a Past President of the Sri Lanka Association of Airline Representatives, Skål International Colombo, the Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council and the Travel Trade Sports Club of Sri Lanka. She is currently a Director of the Skal Asian Area overlooking Membership Development and an Executive Committee member of the Sri Lanka – Italy Business Council.

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Having previously played a key role in Sales and Marketing at Serendib Leisure Hotels and Hemas LTA sector, Suranjith currently leads Diethelm Travel Sri Lanka & Maldives teams. He holds a B.A. with Honors in Business Administration from Nottingham Trent University (UK), has an MBA from the Postgraduate Institute of Management of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and is a Chartered Marketer. Suranjith also participated in executive education programs at INSEAD, Cornell Nanyang University and the Indian School of Business. He is a committee member of the Travel Trade Sports Club and a member of Skål International Colombo.

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Nimali is a seasoned HR practitioner with experience in building business-relevant HR practices that drive impactful outcomes. She has extensive knowledge in managing organizational change, addressing internal structure issues, and improving productivity and effectiveness. Having worked in the apparel manufacturing, banking, IT sectors, FMCG, Leisure, Travel, and Aviation industries, she is currently the Chief People Officer at Acorn Group.

She is the winner of the National Young HR Minds Award in 2009 for her submission in ‘Global Financial Crisis and the role of Human Resources.’

Nimali is conferred the award for 100 Most Influential Global HR Professionals at the World HRD Congress in 2016

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Gyan with over four decades of experience in the travel and airline business leads the Business Development initiatives at Acorn Group.

He joined Qatar Airways as Country Manager in 2001 responsible for Sri Lanka, Maldives & Nepal. Gyan joined SriLankan Airlines in 2007 based in Hong Kong covering Southern China, The Philippines &Taiwan. He later moved to Italy looking after the commercial operations for SriLankan airlines in Rome & Milan

He had two stints with general sales agency (GSA) of Emirates Airline in Sri Lanka from 1987-2001 and from 2014-2022 holding various positions and finally heading the GSA as its Director/General Manager.

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Who We Are?

Columbus Tours , an IATA approved Destination Management Company established in 1991. Based in Colombo, Columbus Tours and has a team of experienced travel consultants led by an experience board of directors. Since we began in 1991, we’ve created unforgettable travel experiences. Our team have extensive and firsthand knowledge of the island, and are passionate about what they do. Our team go above and beyond to ensure that quality and service are met at every step of your journey; from first contact, through the duration of your stay, and until you are safely home again, your travel consultant is with you. Our packages can be tailored or built completely from scratch to suit your needs. You can also select from a range of our most popular travel itineraries, complete with insightful and authentic Sri Lankan experiences and a designated chauffeur driver and comfortable vehicle throughout your trip through Sri Lanka. Our travel consultants will help you plan a completely bespoke trip, whether it’s an incentive trip, special interest group tours, or if you are an individual traveler, family or couple looking for a vacation in Sri Lanka.

Ethos and Responsible Tourism

Our ethos include commitment, quality and innovation with every trip we plan. With Columbus Tours, we assure you that:

• Columbus Tours works with a small circle of quality guides, each of them receives regular training on best practices in line with our company’s principles.
• We discourage single-use plastic on our trips to help reduce our carbon footprint.
• While on tour, each guest, if they so wish, gets the opportunity to plant trees to help sustain local communities.
• When curating itineraries, we connect our guests with only the most knowledgeable and interesting local guides, providing a direct benefit to local communities.
• Several properties that we use are focused on sustainable tourism, using solar panels, abstaining from single use plastic and encouraging home grown suppliers.
• We have partnered with the Good Life Institute to connect our travelers with local communities in programs that focus on sharing knowledge and skills in an immersive 3-day program amidst spectacular rural settings.
• Our team received frequent training and exposure to the best hotels and experiences Sri Lanka has to offer – we provide our team of travel consultants and travel agent partners with regular familiarization trips and training to add value to our guests’ travel.

Bobby Jordan Hansen

Managing director.

“ Bobby Jordan Hansen’s vision of delivering personalized travel experiences in Sri Lanka began 28 years ago, when she launched Columbus Tours. Today, Columbus Tours remains a family owned travel company and has evolved into one of Sri Lanka’s most personal travel companies, with Bobby at the helm, continuing to lead a team of nearly 30, and serving as the company’s Managing Director and resident travel sage.”

Curt Hansen

“ With over 30 years of experience in the international travel trade, Curt Hanson is a specialist in the Danish market and is the Co-Founder of Columbus Tours. He has served as a Director at Columbus Tours since its inception, and alongside his partner and wife Bobby Jordan Hansen, is responsible for running all facets of the business”

Sudath Rajakaruna

General manager – operations.

Sudath joined Columbus Tours in 1993 and has been part and parcel of the team since the company’s inception. With vast experience of our island’s layout, Sudath heads our Operations department, working closely with our team of chauffeur guides, and liaising with our travelers from start to finish of each trip, ensuring every trip flow perfectly.

Nadine Perera

General manager – sales & marketing.

Nadine heads our sales and marketing team and shares two decades of experience in inbound travel planning in Columbus. Born and raised in Colombo, the mum of two boys, an adventurer and adrenalin junkie at heart, she loves discovering new places with her family, be it locally or internationally.

Vindya Bartholameusz

Senior manager – sales and marketing.

A champion basketball player in her youth, Vindya is CIMA qualified and taught math and English, prior to switching gears to join the travel trade. Her father is in the hotel trade, and it was his career that inspired Vindya to become a travel consultant. She plays the guitar in her free time, and still represents her school (Good Shepherd’s Convent Colombo – Past Pupil’s Association) in basketball. Her favorite place in the world, is her own home.  

Champika Paththinige

Manager – it.

Champika Paththinige is responsible for all the IT infrastructure as IT Manager at Columbus Tours. Education highlights from University of Colombo, Microsoft & CISCO with more than twenty years’ experience in IT industry. More enthusiastic of open source software’s & favorite part of Sri Lanka is Ella.

Goshan Colombathantrige

Manager – sales & operations.

Goshan brings to Columbus Tours nearly a decade in handling luxury travel across the Asian/European/ British markets. His background lies in IT, E-Marketing, Web Development, and Tourism is his passion especially eco-tourism. He is an archery and bowling champion for Travel Trade Sports Club & avid gamer in his free time. His favorite part of Sri Lanka is Haputale in the tea country. And also he is an active member of SLAITO (Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators).

Nirmal Soysa

Manager – outbound.

Nirmal heads our outbound ticketing department, and currently lives in the little known yet historic town of Nittambuwa, the home town of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranayake and the world’s first lady Prime Minister Sirimawo Bandaranayake. A father of two, Nirmal spends his free time watching documentaries related to cooking and travel.

Esther Goonatilleke

Manager – sales and marketing.

Esther has been with Colombus for 10 years. Travel planning is where her passion lies. Prior to joining us, she worked in packaging and CIM qualified. Esther is a seasoned travel consultant and loves the travel industry for presenting her new challenges every day. She’s always on the hunt for fresh experiences to share with travelers. She lives in Mount Lavinia, is an avid animal lover and the last to leave the office! 

Pulasthi Wattegama

Assistant manager – sales and marketing.

Pulasthi is a native Kandyan – he studied and grew up in the ancient citadel and is passionate about travel. Pulasthi has worked in travel since 2013 and has worked with adventure and camp operators for year, hence his love of scouting new treks and secret camp sites in Sri Lanka.  

Iromi Suares

Assistant manager – outbound.

Iromi comes from the seaside town of Panadura, just outside Colombo. She’s a mum of one, and loves to travel. Friendly and helpful, Iromi brings a wealth of experience in outbound ticketing. Prior to working at Columbus Tours, she spent some time in the UK and Norway. Her favorite part of the country is Diyathawala in the tea country.

Shasika Madurangi

Shashika is our resident Maldives expert and a specialist in handling upmarket UK and USA travelers. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway, or a long and restful break, or an immersive experience with the best diving schools, Shashika has all the details to put together the most magical stay in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Her favorite destination in Sri Lanka is the Galle Fort. 

Lasith Habaragamuge

Senior executive – reservations & ticketing.

Always friendly and helpful, Lasith is among our most senior staff at Columbus Tours, having joined us straight after he left school. Lasith comes from Gampaha and is not, in fact, a part time model! He’s very much married and lives an active life playing volleyball and cricket in his spare time. His favorite part of the country is the hill country, particularly Kandy and Badulla.

Angelica Jayasinghe

Angelica is part of our Inbound / Outbound ticketing team and is an avid dog lover. She is the proud owner of two pugs and a street pooch, and is always up for an adventure! In her free time she enjoys Latin American dance, a good read, and anywhere along the coast!

Sahan Kommalage

Senior executive – sales and marketing.

Sahan hails from Katunayake, near the west coast beach resort town of Negombo. Prior to his career in travel, Sahan was a banker. He says the switch was spontaneous! He’s a dog trainer and loves the south coast surf town of Hikkaduwa.

Sanjeewa Dias

Senior executive – operations.

Sanjeewa is Colombo born and bred, and is the center of Columbus operations. He ensures everything runs smoothly for our guests from the moment they arrive with a warm meet-and-greet ‘til their departure. He’s also one half of our creative and media team, and he loves cricket.

Buddhini Dias

Buddhini’s background is in Accounting & IT – she’s just completed a degree at SLIIT and is part of our dynamic IT. She’s also a carom champion! Her favorite part of the island is Kandy, between the cultural triangle and the tea country.

Johan Wickramasinghe

Colombo born and raised, Jo captained his school’s (St. Peter’s College) football team, and made it as far as the Sri Lanka National Squad. Prior to joining Columbus Tours, Jo was a banker but said his love of the outdoors and active lifestyle drew him to travel planning. He’s always looking out for new experiences and his favorite campsite in Sri Lanka is Meemure.

Avishka Shaminda

Executive – sales and marketing.

Avishka, hailing from the vibrant city of Colombo, brings a unique blend of skills and passions to the table. With a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management, specializing in Event Management, he is bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field. His journey in this dynamic industry has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a keen eye for detail, and an unwavering commitment to exceeding client expectations.

Shenal Weerawardhana

Shenal, from Kalutara, combines IT skills with aspirations. With a Diploma in IT from the University of Moratuwa and currently pursuing a BSc (Hons) in IT, specializing in Interactive Media from SLIIT, he is dedicated to learning in the tech field. Certified in negotiation from the University of Michigan and language skills from the University of Pennsylvania, his expertise includes cybersecurity and Azure SQL. Beyond tech, he finds inspiration in travel, exploring diverse cultures and fostering global connections through his experiences and design endeavors.

Theekshana Shehani

Junior executive – sales and marketing.

In the lively city of Colombo, Shehani, a bright spark in our team, immerses herself in the vibrant culture, always on the lookout for new adventures. With a knack for learning and a passion for exploration, she brings a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to our travel agency, making waves with her dedication and eagerness to dive into new challenges. Outside of work, she’s already making waves with her dedication and eagerness to dive into new challenges.

Erandi Guruge

Senior accounts executive.

Erandi, hailing from Kaduwela, is a CMA-qualified professional and member of AAT. Currently pursuing an accounting degree from CA, she combines financial expertise with a passion for travel, enriching experiences for clients worldwide.

Yohan Vithanage

Tour representative – sales and marketing.

Yohan Vithanage is a native of Colombo with a background in Business Administration, specializing in Marketing. He is a dedicated member of the Ananda College Colombo basketball team, showcasing his passion for sports alongside his academic pursuits. With a strong foundation in marketing principles and a commitment to teamwork demonstrated through his participation in basketball, Yohan embodies a well-rounded individual with a blend of academic excellence and sportsmanship.

Lawrence Rodrigo

Office assistant.

Ever helpful, Lawrence plays a key role in ensuring everything at the office ticks along smoothly without any glitches. For over 25 years, he’s also been part of the fire performers of the Kandy Perehera!

Ruwan Henerangoda

“good sense of humor”.

Ruwan is one of our most experienced guides, for the past 10 years he’s been guiding across the island and we’ve been lucky to have him on our team – a true adventurer and an incredible guide!

Malith Pathirana

“willingness to teach others”.

Malith stands as one of our premier chauffeur guides, bringing a wealth of experience garnered over a decade of traversing the island’s diverse terrain. His tenure with us has been invaluable – embodying the spirit of exploration and delivering unparalleled guidance to our clients, making every journey extraordinary.

Our Chauffeurs

Ananda Gamage

“personable & outgoing”.

Ananda has been with Columbus Tours for well over a decade. He’s among our most experienced Aguides, and his passion lies in giving back to local communities. He also has a passion for tree planting – so much so, he’s made it a complimentary feature of a guest’s tour.

Chanaka Amarasinghe

“a keen sense of direction”.

Chanaka has been a chauffeur guide for over eight years and is an avid birder and naturalist. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge on the island’s 26 National Parks. He’s guaranteed to become your best friend on holiday.

Chaminda De Silva

“strong empathy and understanding”.

Chaminda has been with Columbus Tours for 15 years. He’s fluent in German, and can speak a bit of Spanis too! He is probably the most cheerful person we know! He never seems to have a bad day.

Priyal Sisira

“charismatic personality”.

Priyal has been with Columbus Tours over a decade. He’s full of interesting stories and is a natural at travel. His favorite activities are hikes and walks in the tea country.

Roshan Dissanayake

“professionalism”.

Roshan is always quick with a helping hand and a smile. He’s been a guide with Columbus for many years and is especially great at making everyone feel special.

Romold Juriansz

“engaging storyteller”.

Romold is among our most seasoned guides, and has been with us for over a decade. He’s been guiding officially and unofficially for years prior across Sri Lanka. He is PADI certified and prior to coming a guide, he was a dive instructor. He’s a great conversationalist and among the best companions you could have on a holiday in Sri Lanka.