‘WOW 2013’ by Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts comes to a grand finale
View(s):The ‘Sommelier Competition’ known as ‘WOW 2013’ concluded recently with the presence of Jayantissa Kehelpannala-Sector Head, Sri Lankan Resorts, John Keells Group, Mrs. Ishara Naufal- Head of HR, Sri Lankan Resorts, John Keells Group, Dilshan Fernando from Global Brands, Hotel General Managers, Managers, media representation and many other key personnel.
The grand finale of ‘World Of Wines’ also known as ‘WOW 2013’ was held at Cinnamon Bey Beruwala and was an evening full of excitement for all resort Hotels belonging to Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts. The ten finalists faced three main challenges, namely, the blind tasting challenge, quiz program based on wine knowledge and serving in the high standard expected of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.
The contestants were professionally judged by a panel of esteemed judges from the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM) namely Kanishka Jayatunge, Vice Principal- Ratnapura branch and Charman Perera- Senior Lecturer-Food & Beverage of SLITHM Colombo. Amongst the panel of judges was also C.B Earnest- Food & Beverage Manager, Cinnamon Lakeside .
The kitchen team of Cinnamon Bey and Food & Beverage team together with the finalists provided a delectable culinary expedition of seven course Table d’hôte which was coupled with a stylish formal dinner service. The competing sommeliers served a fantastic selection of wines to perfectly match the courses served.
Jayantissa Kehelpannala, Sector Head-Sri Lankan Resorts said ‘It was an excellent event meticulously planned and executed to near perfection. Well done to all teams that were involved and all participants, we sure raised the bar that evening”.
“WOW 2013 has certainly created the ‘WOW factor’ in the hospitality industry as a trend setting initiative and was an ideal example of team spirit between hotel operations and the Training & Development team of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts” said S.A Premachandra-Training & Development, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.
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