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John Keells Hotels' Cinnamon Lakeside will host the HSBC Ceylon Literary & Arts Festival Edition 3 from 13–15 February 2026. The HSBC-sponsored event, supported by the John Keells Foundation, highlights cultural tourism and should benefit John Keells Hotels and parent John Keells Holdings.
John Keells Hotels PLC's Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is offering a series of curated January dining experiences across its restaurants, including a Thai Pongal thali (9–18 Jan), Winter Teishoku (all January), 'Smoke and Spirit' (5 Jan–2 Feb) and unlimited pizza on the deck (23 Jan–31 Mar).
Trans Asia Hotels PLC and Asian Hotels & Properties PLC appointed Hishan Singhawansa as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director on their boards. Singhawansa is CEO of Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts and an Executive VP at John Keells Group; the article highlights Cinnamon Life, a $1.2bn integrated resort project.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts reports female workforce participation of 19.5% and 22% female leadership, targeting 30% workforce representation by 2030. The group highlights the appointment of Thanuja Mudiyanselage as Resort Manager at Trinco Blu as a leadership milestone supporting inclusion and empowerment initiatives.
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the 33rd edition of Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, opened at Cinnamon Life in Colombo, drawing international buyers and highlighting sustainable sourcing. The event occupies two floors and is expected to support hotel bookings and broader tourism activity in Colombo.
Sri Lanka’s 2025 combined IMF-backed stabilization and reform gains with a late-November setback from Cyclone Ditwah. Key items include a Central Bank rate cut (lending window to 8.25%), DFCC’s sale of a 50% Acuity stake to HNB for LKR 6.5bn, and John Keells launching the $1.2bn City of Dreams resort alongside major energy project deals and rooftop-solar grid issues.
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is offering extensive New Year’s Eve dining and entertainment across more than a dozen restaurants, rooftops and event spaces to welcome 2026.
Sri Lanka will host the three-day 'One Love' reggae festival in Bentota from 27–29 March 2026 with six international acts including Maxi Priest and Julian and Ky‑Mani Marley, expected to draw thousands and boost the island's leisure and hospitality sector.
Asoka Hettigoda was elected President of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka and proposed raising the national tourism earnings target to USD 10 billion by 2030. He outlined plans to reach 6 million visitors, boost per-night spending by 30%, invest USD 50m/yr in marketing, and prioritize sustainability and industry unity.
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams (John Keells Hotels) is marking its first Christmas season in December with curated festive dining across its restaurants and lounges — including Festive Nook, Quizine, Gatz, Yoroko, Bistro, Staten and Sapphire Dragon — plus takeaway hampers and holiday menus.
The Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council held its 22nd AGM highlighting export opportunities in tea, rubber, spices and fisheries and renewed focus on promoting tourism with Russia remaining a top inbound market. The Council also flagged plans on trade settlement, SME access, tech transfer, renewables, logistics and education.
Over 25,000 tourists arrived during and after Cyclone Ditwah and Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams received Five-Star certification. Sri Lanka recorded over 2.1 million arrivals in the first 11 months, with November posting the highest monthly arrivals since March 2025.
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams (COD), operated by John Keells Hotels, received a Five Star certification from Sri Lanka Tourism. The award was presented by Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam to COD CEO Sanjiv Hulugalle.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts (part of John Keells Hotels) has resumed operations at all previously cyclone-affected resorts and reports all properties are fully operational as of 1 December 2025. The John Keells Group and Foundation are assisting flood-affected communities while bookings and activities continue as scheduled.
A Germany-based Sri Lankan executive is promoting investment in Sri Lanka's cruise tourism, seeking to attract 5,000–7,000-passenger liners and link international cruise lines with local hotels. He is engaging SLPA, AHK and BOI and aims to establish operations in Colombo by 2027 pending feasibility studies.
Seylan Bank PLC is running a Seylan Cards Christmas campaign (18 Nov–31 Dec 2025) with weekly iPhone 17 Pro giveaways (seven winners), merchant discounts up to 50%, grocery savings up to 30% and 0% 36‑month EPP to boost card spending and partner transactions.
John Keells' CG Auto facilitated DENZA's first Sri Lanka showroom at the Shoppes at City of Dreams and showcased the brand at Colombo Motor Show 2025, marking DENZA's market entry and staged rollout of its premium NEV lineup.
Jetwing Symphony chairman Hiran Cooray said President Dissanayake’s 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative could become a long-term national tourism brand, enhancing Sri Lanka's global image and appeal for investment and travel. He urged industry and authorities to unite behind the campaign.
Cinnamon Life Colombo will host Ligurian chef Alessandro Dentone for the 10th Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World from 22–29 November 2025, featuring special brunches and a Ligurian-focused menu at Bistro de Marée.
John Keells Hotels' Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is hosting a month-long series of dining events in November, including omakase at Yorokō, coastal Indian menus at Indiya, Cantonese lunch at Sapphire Dragon, afternoon tea at Sweet Lab, tapas nights at Bistro and Brunch on 23.
The Harvard Club of Sri Lanka will host 'Big Bold Brave 2025' from 12–14 Nov at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, with 150+ delegates and 40+ speakers; the APAC conference is expected to boost demand for Colombo hotels and conference venues.
SLYCAN Trust hosted a 'Plant-Based Gastronomy' reception promoting Sri Lanka's plant-based culinary heritage and its role in sustainable tourism, and launched a Compendium identifying ten local high-protein crops to support entrepreneurs and the hospitality sector.
DENZA (BYD’s premium NEV brand) will debut in Sri Lanka with three models — D9, B5 and B8 — and has opened pre-bookings at Cinnamon Lakeside after signing an MoU with JKCG Auto. Cinnamon Life has already incorporated the D9 into its local operations.
The Northern Investment Summit 2026 will be held 21–22 Jan in Jaffna to attract investment into the Northern Province, backed by government, India mentorship and private partners; Hatton National Bank is partnering to provide finance and support capital access.
Sri Lanka will host the 39th CACCI Conference and Expo on 10–11 November 2025 at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. The event is expected to attract Asia-Pacific business leaders and investors and provide significant MICE, export and digital-networking opportunities for Sri Lankan hotels, exporters and service providers.
Colombo Fashion Week will introduce a new Couture + Trousseau season in November 2025 focused on bridal and destination-wedding fashion; Nations Trust Bank, Cinnamon Grand and Lanka Tiles are named partners for the season.
Cinnamon Life (John Keells Hotels) will host the “Dancing through the Decades” New Year’s Eve gala on 31 Dec, with tickets priced at LKR 35,000 per person.
John Keells Hotels' Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection has launched Kurundu Wellness, introducing two signature wellness suites, a Thai massage room, manicure/pedicure facilities and expanded sauna/steam/jacuzzi/cold plunge amenities. The programme blends Ayurvedic and TCM therapies and will add specialised packages and extended-stay wellness programmes.
Seylan Bank launched 'Seylan Offer Rush', a card promotion running 20 Sep–31 Oct 2025 offering discounts up to 50% and 0% instalment plans up to 36 months (on transactions above Rs.100,000, max Rs.3,000,000). Participating merchants include Softlogic Brands, Singer and major hotels (Cinnamon, Hilton, Shangri‑La) for dining and retail deals.
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams marks its first anniversary, operating 687 rooms, 11 dining venues and extensive MICE facilities, and has joined Melco’s City of Dreams portfolio as South Asia’s first fully integrated resort city.