The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) has launched first ever islandwide competition “Rising star of hospitality 2017” to adjudge most outstanding personality among the youth in the hospitality industry.
This pioneering effort is aimed at attracting young blood to the tourism industry where an acute labour shortage is experiencing at present. The upper limit of the applicant is 27 years enabling more youth to take part in the competition. The competition will be held in three phases.
The top scorers of the competition will be adjudged the winner, first runner up and second runner up under nine different categories namely, concierge/bell hop, receptionist, public area attendant, room attendant, steward/waiter, kitchen steward, bartender, pool attendant/ life guard and telephone operator. The grand even will be held in October 24 in Colombo.