📰 Cinnamon Grand Colombo Marks 20 Years Under Cinnamon Brand 🏨

• Cinnamon Grand Colombo is commemorating its 20th anniversary under the Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts brand (since 2005), solidifying its position as a classic leader in Sri Lanka’s competitive hospitality sector. • The hotel originally opened in 1975 as Hotel Lanka Oberoi and went through a Colombo Plaza era before its current transformation under John Keells Holdings. • Its core strength is offering high-end hospitality while preserving its "Sri Lankan soul," targeting high-spending leisure travellers and the city’s corporate elite. • The property serves as a cornerstone of Colombo’s event and business infrastructure, consistently hosting diplomatic, corporate, and marquee events. Its strong MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) portfolio is a key competitive advantage, highlighted by The Oak Room. • Beyond its service, the hotel is also home to the Cinnamon Hospitality Academy, which is working to redefine hospitality education in Sri Lanka.