Shangri-La Colombo is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Streiber as General Manager, effective immediately.

A distinguished hospitality leader with decades of global experience in upscale hotel operations, Andreas brings a proven track record of elevating guest and colleague engagement, strengthening operational excellence, and delivering sustainable financial performance.

Prior to joining Shangri-La Colombo, Andreas most recently served as General Manager of Shangri-La Bengaluru, India. His impressive 25-year journey with Shangri-La Group has seen him hold several senior leadership roles across China and India, contributing meaningfully to brand growth, service innovation, and performance excellence. In addition, Andreas brings valuable experience from internationally recognised hospitality brands including Hyatt Hotels and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts.

With deep expertise spanning hotel operations, food & beverage, sales and marketing, financial planning, and talent development, Andreas is known for his strategic leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and unwavering commitment to service excellence. In his new role, he will oversee the overall strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Shangri-La Colombo, continuing to strengthen its position as one of the city’s most distinguished urban destinations.

Andreas shared, “I am delighted to take on this role at Shangri-La Colombo and to work alongside a passionate team committed to heartfelt hospitality. Colombo is a vibrant destination, and I look forward to building on the hotel’s strong foundations while creating meaningful experiences for our guests and colleagues alike.”

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ITC Ratnadipa Colombo has appointed international hospitality professional Rahul Pavithran as Head of Sales & Marketing in a strategic move to strengthen the hotel’s market position. A seasoned professional, Rahul possesses over 17 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, demonstrating a proven ability to drive revenue growth, enhance brand presence, and expand market reach. In his new role, he will further strengthen the hotel’s efforts to capitalise on emerging opportunities within Sri Lanka’s competitive luxury hospitality sector.

Prior to joining ITC Ratnadipa, Rahul served as Director of Sales at JW Marriott New Delhi, Aerocity, where he managed all sales operations, including corporate accounts, MICE, weddings, and events etc. Under his leadership, the business achieved record-high revenue, demonstrating his strong capability to drive growth across diverse segments. His career also includes senior leadership roles at renowned luxury hotels, including Grand Hyatt Gurgaon, Fairmont Jaipur, The Leela Palace Bengaluru, and Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty.

Commenting on the appointment, Sujeet Kumar, General Manager of ITC Ratnadipa Colombo, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Rahul to our team. His extensive experience and proven track record in hospitality sales and marketing will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen ITC Ratnadipa’s position in the market. We look forward to the fresh perspectives and leadership he brings to the establishment.”

Rahul’s exceptional contributions have been recognised with several accolades, including the prestigious Wall of Fame Award at The Taj.He earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, established by the ITC Hotels Limited, and continues to leverage his extensive industry knowledge to set new benchmarks in hospitality sales excellence.

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