🏨 Citrus Leisure’s Hotel School Graduates First Batch to Support Tourism

• CSR & Group Milestone: Citrus Leisure PLC celebrated the graduation of its inaugural batch from the Citrus School of Hotel Management at Citrus Waskaduwa. The school was launched as a CSR initiative under the ‘Steuart Senehasa’ platform to mark the 190th anniversary of George Steuart & Company. • Program Details: The 6-month program ran from July 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026. It combined classroom theory with hands-on practical training to address financial barriers for students and combat the manpower shortage in Sri Lanka's hospitality & tourism sector. • Graduate Breakdown: A total of 18 students graduated across key hospitality disciplines: • Kitchen Operations: 13 students • Food & Beverage Service: 4 students • Front Office Operations: 1 student • Industry Impact: The initiative equips youth with technical and life skills, directly contributing to a sector vital for Sri Lanka's national context regarding employment, tourism growth, and foreign exchange earnings. Due to the success, Citrus Leisure is exploring the continuation of the program.