### Radisson Blu Galadari Colombo Announces Major Recruitment Drive 📈

The tourism & hospitality sector reaches a new milestone as the legacy Galadari Colombo transitions into Radisson Blu. The hotel has launched the "Race to the Blu Future – Careers Open Day" to secure top-tier talent for its upcoming Q2 2026 reopening. • Recruitment Initiative A large-scale "Careers Open Day" is scheduled for 5 and 6 February 2026. The drive targets multiple operational departments, including Front Office, Culinary, F&B Service, Engineering, and Housekeeping. • Investment & Transformation Based on recent disclosures, the refurbishment project represents a US$ 48.5 Mn investment (increased from an initial US$ 33.5 Mn). This structural and brand overhaul aims to align the property with Radisson’s global standards, enhancing the hospitality landscape in Colombo. • Tech-Driven Talent Acquisition Setting a local industry trend, the hotel is deploying an AI-enabled global recruitment platform to streamline tracking and candidate experience. This move supports the broader ICT/BPM integration within Sri Lanka’s service sectors. • Development Pathways The hotel also launched its dedicated talent platform, featuring structured pathways: BluStart: Targeted at Hotel School Trainees for foundational skills. BluNext: Focused on nurturing Management Trainees as future leaders. This initiative addresses the critical skilled labor migration challenge currently facing the tourism industry by building a sustainable domestic talent pipeline.