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Khaleej Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Cinnamon Life unveils City of Dreams at ATM 2025 in Dubai
Cinnamon Life, one of South Asia's most ambitious tourism developments to date, is now officially open. Making its return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year, Cinnamon Life is showcasing its full vision for City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a 4.5 million square foot, integrated lifestyle destination in Colombo. Leading this new chapter is Sanjiv Hulugalle, recently appointed CEO and General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Just a four-hour flight from the Gulf, Cinnamon Life offers a short-haul escape for GCC travellers seeking a world-class getaway. From wellness-led experiences and curated dining to entertainment and business-ready spaces, the destination caters to the evolving preferences of the region's high-value travellers. Developed by John Keells Holdings (JKH), Cinnamon Life represents the largest private investment in Sri Lanka's history by a Sri Lankan-born conglomerate, an unprecedented $1.2 billion commitment that signals the country's rise as a regional hub for luxury travel, entertainment, and MICE experiences. This year also marks the start of Cinnamon Life's newly announced partnership with Melco Resorts & Entertainment, one of the world's leading gaming and luxury hospitality brands. The collaboration will introduce an international gaming facility to the complex, positioning Cinnamon Life as South Asia's first true entertainment resort, one that brings together hospitality, gaming, retail, dining, and events in one destination, further elevating its appeal to global visitors seeking high-end, all-in-one experiences. At ATM 2025, Cinnamon Life returns to spotlight Sri Lanka's most talked-about lifestyle destination. Visitors will also be able to experience a scaled interactive model of the destination and get a first-hand look at the scale, ambition, and vision behind Sri Lanka's most talked-about resort, which includes: • Two hotels (including the 687-key Cinnamon Life and the exclusive 113-key City of Dreams Sri Lanka) • 15 specialty restaurants and bars • A major office tower and residential complex • Three ballrooms, two exhibition halls, and two wellness centres • A retail and entertainment precinct, featuring a soon-to-launch international leisure and gaming experience Sanjiv Hulugalle, CEO and General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, said: 'Cinnamon Life is more than a hotel—it's a new chapter for South Asia. With City of Dreams Sri Lanka, we've created a destination that brings together everything today's traveller is looking for: design, entertainment, scale, and soul. Our presence at ATM marks a significant step in welcoming GCC guests to be part of that story.' With direct connectivity, renowned Sri Lankan hospitality, and exceptional value for money, Sri Lanka is fast emerging as the region's best-kept secret for luxury wellness retreats, family escapes, and lifestyle-led business travel. Cinnamon Life is leading this shift, delivering world-class experiences with regional relevance.
Mid East Info
25-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Now open: Cinnamon Life unveils City of Dreams at ATM 2025, offering GCC travellers a new luxury playground
Dubai, UAE: Cinnamon Life, one of South Asia's most ambitious tourism developments to date, is now officially open and ready to welcome travellers from across the GCC. Making its return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this year, Cinnamon Life will showcase its full vision for City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a 4.5 million square foot, integrated lifestyle destination in the heart of Colombo. Leading this new chapter is Sanjiv Hulugalle, recently appointed CEO and General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka. Just a four-hour flight from the Gulf, Cinnamon Life offers an effortless short-haul escape for GCC travellers seeking a world-class getaway. From wellness-led experiences and curated dining to entertainment and business-ready spaces, the destination caters to the evolving preferences of the region's high-value travellers. Developed by John Keells Holdings (JKH), Cinnamon Life represents the largest private investment in Sri Lanka's history by a Sri Lankan-born conglomerate, an unprecedented US$1.2 billion commitment that signals the country's rise as a regional hub for luxury travel, entertainment, and MICE experiences. This year also marks the start of Cinnamon Life's newly announced partnership with Melco Resorts & Entertainment, one of the world's leading gaming and luxury hospitality brands. The collaboration will introduce an international gaming facility to the complex, positioning Cinnamon Life as South Asia's first true entertainment resort, one that brings together hospitality, gaming, retail, dining, and events in one destination, further elevating its appeal to global visitors seeking high-end, all-in-one experiences. At ATM 2025, Cinnamon Life returns to spotlight Sri Lanka's most talked-about lifestyle destination. Visitors will also be able to experience a scaled interactive model of the destination and get a first-hand look at the scale, ambition, and vision behind Sri Lanka's most talked-about resort, which includes: Two hotels (including the 687-key Cinnamon Life and the exclusive 113-key City of Dreams Sri Lanka) 15 specialty restaurants and bars A major office tower and residential complex Three ballrooms, two exhibition halls, and two wellness centres A retail and entertainment precinct, featuring a soon-to-launch international leisure and gaming experience Sanjiv Hulugalle, CEO and General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, said: 'Cinnamon Life is more than a hotel—it's a new chapter for South Asia. With City of Dreams Sri Lanka, we've created a destination that brings together everything today's traveller is looking for: design, entertainment, scale, and soul. Our presence at ATM marks a significant step in welcoming GCC guests to be part of that story.' With direct connectivity, renowned Sri Lankan hospitality, and exceptional value for money, Sri Lanka is fast emerging as the region's best-kept secret for luxury wellness retreats, family escapes, and lifestyle-led business travel. Cinnamon Life is leading this shift, delivering world-class experiences with regional relevance.
Mid East Info
22-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
DWP Privé – Limited Edition Lights Up Colombo with a Spectacle of Celebration and Connection
Global wedding and luxury event leaders converge in Sri Lanka for a transformational experience of collaboration, creativity, and community April 22, 2025. Colombo, Sri Lanka. DWP Privé – Limited Edition set hearts racing and spirits soaring in the vibrant city of Colombo from April 9–11, 2025, as the world's foremost leaders in destination weddings and luxury celebrations gathered for an unforgettable experience. The globe's premier B2B platform for the wedding and celebration industry, DWP Privé, welcomed an extraordinary community of visionaries, creatives, and tastemakers from every corner of the world. The Host Hotel Partner, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, provided the ultimate backdrop for this iconic gathering. With its ultra-luxurious design seamlessly infused with touches of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, every corner of the property became a living, breathing canvas that brought the magic of DWP Privé to life. Speaking of the extravaganza on behalf of the host hotel partner, Lisa Mendis, Director of Events at Cinnamon Life. said, 'I think for us it's a first time, and it's been phenomenal. I think it gave us an exposure, put ourselves in the map of international market giving us that opportunity where we can tell people our story and also take their story to us and kind of create a nice marriage between the two… it has given us that opportunity and definitely we are going to get lots of business from this.' The celebration opened with the Goutéz Le Luxe experience, an exquisite affair where guests explored the art of wine tasting and the elegance of champagne and cocktails—adding a glamorous touch to the world of luxury celebrations. As the conference days unfolded, the audience was treated to deeply inspiring sessions that set a new standard for immersive learning. The event kicked off with Pillow Talk, an exclusive keynote by the legendary Preston Bailey, USA, a savant for creating theatrical environments, who delivered a heartful, honest, and intimate talk that set the tone for what followed. Attendees were then taken on a poetic artistic journey by set, lighting and costume designer Sumant Jayakrishnan, India, who explored the emotional depths of creativity in event design. The agenda was thoughtfully curated with impactful B2B networking sessions—one of DWP Privé's strongest pillars. These sessions cultivated genuine business relationships between global planners, key decision-makers, and premium suppliers., Among those who found the experience truly rewarding was Digvijay Singh, Director of Sales & Marketing, Alila Fort Bishangarh also spoke about the direct business potential. He quoted, 'DWP Privé overall has been fabulous, it's been a great interaction with stalwarts of the industry who are into high-end weddings, and the meetings have been really fruitful. In fact, we are almost discussing closures at this point of time.' The diverse mix of attendees—from designers to planners and suppliers—added immense vibrance to the event. Bryan Tachie-Menson, Founder, Whitechalk Global Ghana's leading event planner shared his delight at this global coming-together of talent commenting, 'People from all walks of life, different lands and fields, people from different background with different expertise and it makes it very colourful because they you get into heads of different planners, decorators, hoteliers, property owners and all that. On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 100.' For many, it was an emotionally enriching experience as well. Shade Fatusin, Event Planner and Designer, A Conceal Affair, USA described the event as a deeply grateful journey expressing, 'This was the most amazing experience, filled with so much gratitude. There were so many insightful and knowledgeable experiences, with such amazing networking from meeting new suppliers, new friends and new connections!' From insightful learning to industry foresight, the Congress balanced it all. Mahesh Shirodkar, Managing Director, Tamarind Global highlighted the need to embrace change commenting ,'I think it's a combination of fun, education, connects and overall great organizing. I would like people to try and educate people on how to manage finances, evolving environment which is changing towards digitalization etc., from now till the next 5 years.' New formats, fresh perspectives, and standout sessions elevated the experience. Tapiwa Mukoti Managing Directo, RSVP Events, Africa shared his appreciation and said, 'A refreshing experience with a vibrant new lineup of delegates, bringing fresh perspectives to the event. The well-curated topics, insightful speakers, and high-quality presentations made it a standout gathering.' The reimagined format of DWP Privé was particularly loved for the way it enabled genuine bonding among peers. Guadalupe Alvarez, Director, Penzi Weddings, Mexico captured this sentiment by saying, 'Love the new format and loved getting to know colleagues from all over the world, It was insane!!' Echoing the power of meaningful connections, Pervez Taufiq, , Founder, P. Taufiq Photography, USA shared how this edition opened doors to long-term creative partnerships. He says 'I feel like this allowed us more intimate kind of look at people and be able to get to know so many people, you know that gave us an opportunity to create collaborations and partnerships that in my opinion are going to create some amazing, amazing work out of this.' As the curtains closed on this magical edition, DWP Privé – Limited Edition reaffirmed its reputation as not just a platform for business but a movement of inspiration, artistry, and genuine human connection, setting the tone for what the future of luxury weddings and celebrations truly looks like. Reflecting on the resounding success of the event, Sidh NC, Director of QnA International, shared, 'We are incredibly proud of what DWP Privé – Limited Edition has achieved in Colombo. It was not just an event—it was a celebration of global talent, cultural richness, and the spirit of collaboration. Bringing together industry trailblazers under one roof created the perfect energy to foster ideas, partnerships, and inspiration. We look forward to pushing boundaries even further in the next edition.'
Fashion Value Chain
22-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
DWP Prive – Limited Edition Lights Up Colombo with a Spectacle of Celebration and Connection
DWP Prive – Limited Edition set hearts racing and spirits soaring in the vibrant city of Colombo from April 9-11, 2025, as the world's foremost leaders in destination weddings and luxury celebrations gathered for an unforgettable experience. The globe's premier B2B platform for the wedding and celebration industry, DWP Prive, welcomed an extraordinary community of visionaries, creatives, and tastemakers from every corner of the world. World's foremost leaders in destination weddings and luxury celebrations gathered for an unforgettable experience at DWP Prive – Limited Edition at Cinnamon Life,Sri Lanka The Host Hotel Partner, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, provided the ultimate backdrop for this iconic gathering. With its ultra-luxurious design seamlessly infused with touches of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, every corner of the property became a living, breathing canvas that brought the magic of DWP Prive to life. Speaking of the extravaganza on behalf of the host hotel partner, Lisa Mendis, Director of Events at Cinnamon Life. said, 'I think for us it's a first time, and it's been phenomenal. I think it gave us an exposure, put ourselves in the map of international market giving us that opportunity where we can tell people our story and also take their story to us and kind of create a nice marriage between the two… it has given us that opportunity and definitely we are going to get lots of business from this.' The celebration opened with the Goutez Le Luxe experience, an exquisite affair where guests explored the art of wine tasting and the elegance of champagne and cocktails-adding a glamorous touch to the world of luxury celebrations. As the conference days unfolded, the audience was treated to deeply inspiring sessions that set a new standard for immersive learning. The event kicked off with Pillow Talk, an exclusive keynote by the legendary Preston Bailey, USA, a savant for creating theatrical environments, who delivered a heartful, honest, and intimate talk that set the tone for what followed. Attendees were then taken on a poetic artistic journey by set, lighting and costume designer Sumant Jayakrishnan, India, who explored the emotional depths of creativity in event design. The agenda was thoughtfully curated with impactful B2B networking sessions-one of DWP Prive's strongest pillars. These sessions cultivated genuine business relationships between global planners, key decision-makers, and premium suppliers. Among those who found the experience truly rewarding was Digvijay Singh, Director of Sales & Marketing, Alila Fort Bishangarh also spoke about the direct business potential. He quoted, 'DWP Prive overall has been fabulous, it's been a great interaction with stalwarts of the industry who are into high-end weddings, and the meetings have been really fruitful. In fact, we are almost discussing closures at this point of time.' The diverse mix of attendees-from designers to planners and suppliers-added immense vibrance to the event. Bryan Tachie-Menson, Founder, Whitechalk Global Ghana's leading event planner shared his delight at this global coming-together of talent commenting, 'People from all walks of life, different lands and fields, people from different background with different expertise and it makes it very colourful because they you get into heads of different planners, decorators, hoteliers, property owners and all that. On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 100.' For many, it was an emotionally enriching experience as well. Shade Fatusin, Event Planner and Designer, A Conceal Affair, USA described the event as a deeply grateful journey expressing, 'This was the most amazing experience, filled with so much gratitude. There were so many insightful and knowledgeable experiences, with such amazing networking from meeting new suppliers, new friends and new connections!' From insightful learning to industry foresight, the Congress balanced it all. Mahesh Shirodkar, Managing Director, TamarindGlobal highlighted the need to embrace change commenting,'I think it's a combination of fun, education, connects and overall great organizing. I would like people to try and educate people on how to manage finances, evolving environment which is changing towards digitalization etc., from now till the next 5 years.' New formats, fresh perspectives, and standout sessions elevated the experience. Tapiwa Mukoti Managing Directo, RSVP Events, Africa shared his appreciation and said, 'A refreshing experience with a vibrant new lineup of delegates, bringing fresh perspectives to the event. The well-curated topics, insightful speakers, and high-quality presentations made it a standout gathering.' The reimagined format of DWP Prive was particularly loved for the way it enabled genuine bonding among peers. Guadalupe Alvarez, Director, Penzi Weddings, Mexico captured this sentiment by saying, 'Love the new format and loved getting to know colleagues from all over the world, It was insane!!' Echoing the power of meaningful connections, Pervez Taufiq, , Founder, P. Taufiq Photography, USA shared how this edition opened doors to long-term creative partnerships. He says, 'I feel like this allowed us more intimate kind of look at people and be able to get to know so many people, you know that gave us an opportunity to create collaborations and partnerships that in my opinion are going to create some amazing, amazing work out of this.' As the curtains closed on this magical edition, DWP Prive – Limited Edition reaffirmed its reputation as not just a platform for business but a movement of inspiration, artistry, and genuine human connection, setting the tone for what the future of luxury weddings and celebrations truly looks like. Reflecting on the resounding success of the event, Sidh NC, Director of QnA International, shared, 'We are incredibly proud of what DWP Prive – Limited Edition has achieved in Colombo. It was not just an event-it was a celebration of global talent, cultural richness, and the spirit of collaboration. Bringing together industry trailblazers under one roof created the perfect energy to foster ideas, partnerships, and inspiration. We look forward to pushing boundaries even further in the next edition.'
Associated Press
22-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
DWP Privé – Limited Edition Lights Up Colombo with a Spectacle of Celebration and Connection
Global wedding and luxury event leaders converge in Sri Lanka for a transformational experience of collaboration, creativity, and community 'We are incredibly proud of what DWP Privé. Bringing together industry trailblazers under one roof created the perfect energy to foster ideas, partnerships, and inspiration. '— Sidh NC, Director of QnA International COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 22, 2025 / / -- Limited Edition set hearts racing and spirits soaring in the vibrant city of Colombo from April 9–11, 2025, as the world's foremost leaders in destination weddings and luxury celebrations gathered for an unforgettable experience. The globe's premier B2B platform for the wedding and celebration industry, DWP Privé, welcomed an extraordinary community of visionaries, creatives, and tastemakers from every corner of the world. The Host Hotel Partner, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, provided the ultimate backdrop for this iconic gathering. With its ultra-luxurious design seamlessly infused with touches of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, every corner of the property became a living, breathing canvas that brought the magic of DWP Privé to life. Speaking of the extravaganza on behalf of the host hotel partner, Lisa Mendis, Director of Events at Cinnamon Life. said, 'I think for us it's a first time, and it's been phenomenal. I think it gave us an exposure, put ourselves in the map of international market giving us that opportunity where we can tell people our story and also take their story to us and kind of create a nice marriage between the two… it has given us that opportunity and definitely we are going to get lots of business from this.' The celebration opened with the Goutéz Le Luxe experience, an exquisite affair where guests explored the art of wine tasting and the elegance of champagne and cocktails—adding a glamorous touch to the world of luxury celebrations. As the conference days unfolded, the audience was treated to deeply inspiring sessions that set a new standard for immersive learning. The event kicked off with Pillow Talk, an exclusive keynote by the legendary Preston Bailey, USA, a savant for creating theatrical environments, who delivered a heartful, honest, and intimate talk that set the tone for what followed. Attendees were then taken on a poetic artistic journey by set, lighting and costume designer Sumant Jayakrishnan, India, who explored the emotional depths of creativity in event design. The agenda was thoughtfully curated with impactful B2B networking sessions—one of DWP Privé's strongest pillars. These sessions cultivated genuine business relationships between global planners, key decision-makers, and premium suppliers. Among those who found the experience truly rewarding was Digvijay Singh, Director of Sales & Marketing, Alila Fort Bishangarh also spoke about the direct business potential. He quoted, 'DWP Privé overall has been fabulous, it's been a great interaction with stalwarts of the industry who are into high-end weddings, and the meetings have been really fruitful. In fact, we are almost discussing closures at this point of time.' The diverse mix of attendees—from designers to planners and suppliers—added immense vibrance to the event. Bryan Tachie-Menson, Founder, Whitechalk Global Ghana's leading event planner shared his delight at this global coming-together of talent commenting, 'People from all walks of life, different lands and fields, people from different background with different expertise and it makes it very colourful because they you get into heads of different planners, decorators, hoteliers, property owners and all that. On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 100.' For many, it was an emotionally enriching experience as well. Shade Fatusin, Event Planner and Designer, A Conceal Affair, USA described the event as a deeply grateful journey expressing, 'This was the most amazing experience, filled with so much gratitude. There were so many insightful and knowledgeable experiences, with such amazing networking from meeting new suppliers, new friends and new connections!' From insightful learning to industry foresight, the Congress balanced it all. Mahesh Shirodkar, Managing Director, Tamarind Global highlighted the need to embrace change commenting ,'I think it's a combination of fun, education, connects and overall great organizing. I would like people to try and educate people on how to manage finances, evolving environment which is changing towards digitalization etc., from now till the next 5 years.' New formats, fresh perspectives, and standout sessions elevated the experience. Tapiwa Mukoti Managing Directo, RSVP Events, Africa shared his appreciation and said, 'A refreshing experience with a vibrant new lineup of delegates, bringing fresh perspectives to the event. The well-curated topics, insightful speakers, and high-quality presentations made it a standout gathering.' The reimagined format of DWP Privé was particularly loved for the way it enabled genuine bonding among peers. Guadalupe Alvarez, Director, Penzi Weddings, Mexico captured this sentiment by saying, 'Love the new format and loved getting to know colleagues from all over the world, It was insane!!' Echoing the power of meaningful connections, Pervez Taufiq, , Founder, P. Taufiq Photography, USA shared how this edition opened doors to long-term creative partnerships. He says 'I feel like this allowed us more intimate kind of look at people and be able to get to know so many people, you know that gave us an opportunity to create collaborations and partnerships that in my opinion are going to create some amazing, amazing work out of this.' As the curtains closed on this magical edition, DWP Privé – Limited Edition reaffirmed its reputation as not just a platform for business but a movement of inspiration, artistry, and genuine human connection, setting the tone for what the future of luxury weddings and celebrations truly looks like. Reflecting on the resounding success of the event, Sidh NC, Director of QnA International, shared, 'We are incredibly proud of what DWP Privé – Limited Edition has achieved in Colombo. It was not just an event—it was a celebration of global talent, cultural richness, and the spirit of collaboration. Bringing together industry trailblazers under one roof created the perfect energy to foster ideas, partnerships, and inspiration. We look forward to pushing boundaries even further in the next edition.' QnA International QnA International +971 4 388 5545 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
