Dillip Rajakarier keynote speaker at Hotel Show Colombo 2019

The prestigious Hotel Show Colombo 2019 will host Dillip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer, Minor Hotels and COO, Minor International as the Guest of Honour on 12 November. He will address the business gathering of senior hoteliers and over 100 general managers on the topic of ‘Expectations of a CEO from General Managers & the Team’ on 13 November from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the BMICH. 

He is a proactive leader giving strategic direction to Minor Hotels, which has seen continuous growth in the recent past. Minor Hotels has a portfolio of over 530 properties operating in 53 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America. Dillip was Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Orient Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises prior to joining Minor Hotels. 

He will focus on delivering opportunities to anyone who currently operates within the hotel and tourism industry or who wants to do business in this sector. The hospitality industry is the core of the globalisation of international business. He will base his seminar on expectations and delivery of services, work priorities, defining work expectations and collaborative feedback assessment. During the session, he will also discuss how globalisation will affect the Hospitality Industry and how they should be prepared and address questions that arise from this changing environment and to develop personal careers within the industry.

Hotel Show Colombo 2019 Organising Committee Chairman Trevine Gomez states, “With the emergence of progressive change internationally, it is a requirement for industry personnel to possess the mindset to be futuristic, bold and flexible. Today, we are far more than hoteliers. We are ambassadors of our nation, and we own the milliseconds that make up the journeys during which our guests explore new possibilities.”

He added, “With guest speakers in the calibre of Dillip Rajakarier, we are spearheading a revolution that will change the face of hospitality. With his vast knowledge, we hope to make a dramatic transformation, culturally, technologically and physically in the industry. The Exhibition highlights the expertise to provide more innovative solutions to face current business challenges and rapid changes. For over 50 years, we have been reinventing the hospitality business by breaking rules and making daring moves, challenging the status quo and revamping the guest experience. Today, we are continuing this exciting journey with a new identity and philosophy.”