Skål International Colombo successfully concluded its 72nd Annual General Meeting at the Taj Samudra Colombo, marking an important milestone in the club’s longstanding history of leadership and fellowship within Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry.

At the AGM, Bernard Wijetunge officially assumed office as President of Skål International Colombo, succeeding Ahintha Amarasinghe.

The newly appointed committee of Tourism and Travel professionals include Bernard Wijetunge – President, Prasanjith Perera Vice President, Dinushka Chandrasena – Secretary, Sutheash Balasubramaniam – Treasurer, Shereene Gunasekera – Asst. Secretary, Ahintha Amarasinghe, Suren Ediriweera, Denesh Silva, Bonita Odayar, Parveen Dassanaike, Sabry Bahaudeen, Gerard Victoria and Keethi Jayaweera (Ex-officio)

A deeply moving moment of the afternoon was the tribute paid to Zahara Cader, the outgoing Secretary of Skål Colombo, who has served the club with unwavering dedication for an extraordinary 39 years. Her remarkable tenure stands as a testament to her loyalty, professionalism and passion for the values of Skål — doing business among friends. Members acknowledged her tireless efforts in ensuring continuity, structure and consistency within the club across nearly four decades.

Skål Colombo continues to maintain a strong presence both regionally and globally. The club proudly counts Dushy Jayaweera as a Director on the Skål International Board, while Dinushka Chandrasena serves on the Skål Asia Board, reinforcing Colombo’s active role at both international and regional levels.

The AGM also featured an insightful address by the Guest Speaker, Hasib Omar, Managing Director of Moose Clothing Company. Speaking on the importance of building a strong and enduring brand, Omar highlighted the value of understanding people, respecting craft and maintaining disciplined execution

The AGM was hosted at the Taj Samudra Colombo, where General Manager Samrat Datta and his team went above and beyond to ensure that all formalities were executed seamlessly. Members were treated to the hallmark warmth and refined hospitality synonymous with the Taj brand

As Skål International Colombo embarks on its 72nd year, the club remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting tourism, fostering meaningful business relationships and upholding the spirit of friendship that defines the global Skål movement