The Travel Trade Sports Club (TTSC) successfully hosted its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12th March 2025 at Ramada Colombo by Wyndham. The event saw the participation of past presidents, key industry partners, and club members, all of whom played a role in ensuring its success.
During the AGM, Mr. Dilshan Gnanapragasam from Resplendent Ceylon was unanimously re-elected as the President for the year 2025 following a proposal by Mrs. Bonita Odayar, the pro-tem chairperson. His continued leadership is expected to further the club’s mission of fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship, and professional networking within Sri Lanka’s travel and tourism industry.
TTSC has long been committed to organizing sports events, social gatherings, and industry-related activities that serve as a platform for members to connect, collaborate, and share experiences. The club remains a vital pillar in strengthening community ties within the country’s travel trade sector, supporting industry initiatives, and promoting goodwill among its members and stakeholders.
The newly appointed committee for 2025/2026 comprises:
- President: Dilshan Gnanapragasam, Resplendent Ceylon
- Vice President – Hotels: Adrian Jansz, EKHO Hotels & Resorts
- Vice President – Airlines: Shan Perera, Singapore Airlines
- Vice President – Travels: Bandula Withana, Jetwing Travels
- Immediate Past President: Anil Hapugoda, Aitken Spence Travels
- General Secretary: Kanishka Udawatta, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
- Assistant General Secretary: Lalin Sumanasinghe, Aitken Spence Travels
- Treasurer: Mani Sugathapala, Citrus Hotels
- Assistant Treasurer: Nalika Abeysingha, Walkers & Whittalls
- Social Secretary: Vivek Kerkoven, Ramada Colombo
- Secretary Administration: Sunethra Blok
- Committee Members: Prabath Wickramathilake (SriLankan Airlines), Rakith Perera (Connaissance de Ceylan), Tahanie Yu (Resplendent Ceylon), Anujon Yogendran (Esna Holidays), Amri Noordeen (DTH Travels), Marvan Madanayake (Amadeus Lanka), Ravindra Dassanayake (Hayleys Leisure), Chinthaka Daluwatte (Mt. Lavinia Hotels Group), Heshan Perera (Air India), E. B. Silva (Accountant), Tyrone Perera (Media & Sports Events Coordinator)
The Travel Trade Sports Club of Sri Lanka has been a driving force in uniting travel and tourism professionals through sports and networking events. Its initiatives continue to enhance collaboration within the industry while fostering a sense of unity among its members.
