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Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams CEO and General Manager Sanjiv Hulugalle (left) with Island Golf Director Mahela Jayawardene
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is set to host the Island Invitation, an exclusive, invitation-only international lifestyle and golf-led experience taking place in Colombo in February 2026.
The event will be delivered in partnership with Island Golf Ltd., bringing together world-class sport, refined hospitality, and curated lifestyle experiences.
The Island Invitation brings together a carefully curated group of international golfers, entrepreneurs, senior business leaders, and lifestyle influencers – predominantly from India, alongside Sri Lankan participants, for a premium golf and hospitality experience.
The tournament will be hosted at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, with Cinnamon Life serving as the official venue partner and title sponsor, anchoring the event’s social and experiential elements. Two signature evenings will frame the program: an Opening Gala Dinner on 16 February 2026 and a Closing Gala Dinner on 21 February 2026, both hosted at Cinnamon Life’s flagship gala venues. Each evening is expected to welcome approximately 150 invited guests, including players, partners, and distinguished invitees.
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams CEO and General Manager Sanjiv Hulugalle said: “The Island Invitation underscores Colombo’s growing recognition as a city capable of hosting sophisticated, internationally relevant sporting and lifestyle experiences. Through Cinnamon Life, we are proud to welcome global audiences and position Colombo as a destination that seamlessly blends world-class hospitality with premium event infrastructure.”
Island Golf Ltd., Director Mahela Jayawardene said: “Bringing Indian and Sri Lankan teams together in a league format adds a unique dimension to the Island Invitational and speaks to where regional golf is heading. Hosting the tournament at Royal Colombo Golf Club, with Cinnamon Life as the title partner, creates a seamless experience for the players, combining high-quality competition with outstanding hospitality. It’s a strong example of how Sri Lanka can deliver world-class golf alongside a premium lifestyle offering, and how partnerships like this can help shape the future of golf tourism in the region.”
The Island Invitation positions Colombo as a destination for premium sporting experiences, while establishing the role of strategic partnerships in elevating Sri Lanka’s profile within regional and international golf tourism.
