Christopher Zappia has joined Hilton Hotels Sri Lanka as the Cluster Commercial Director for both Hilton Colombo and Double Tree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort.
Mr. Zappia hails from a family of hoteliers in Southern California, bringing with him a wealth of experience spanning 30 years in the hospitality industry. Having begun his career at his family owned motel across the street from Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Mr. Zappia began his professional career by joining the Double Tree by Hilton in Orange County California. After working in the US he continued his career working in Indonesia, Jordan, Egypt, Cebu in the Philippines and Vietnam, Hilton Colombo said in a media release.
His work experience includes senior roles in both the corporate and non-profit worlds of international brand development and sales and marketing in several hotels and management companies around the world. His last posting prior to his arrival in Colombo was as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay in Vietnam.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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