Ramada by Wyndham Colombo has announced the appointment of Denesh Silva as Director, Head of Marketing and Sales

Strategically located in the heart of Colombo, the hotel has long been recognised as a preferred address for both business and leisure travellers. Silva’s appointment signals a strengthened focus on strategic growth, enhanced brand visibility, and deeper engagement with key international markets.

With over three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Silva is widely regarded as one of the sector’s most respected marketing and sales professionals. His career spans the full spectrum of hotel operations, supported by a strong academic foundation as a Fellow Graduate Member of the Ceylon Hotel Schools Graduate Association

Over the years, he has built a reputation for delivering results through targeted sales strategies, innovative marketing campaigns, and effective revenue management practices. His expertise covers corporate sales, MICE development, travel trade partnerships, and OTA optimisation, contributing to sustained commercial growth for several leading hospitality brands in Sri Lanka.

His leadership within the tourism industry is equally noteworthy. He previously served as Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Sri Lanka Chapter, where he championed youth engagement and industry collaboration. His portfolio of service also includes roles as a Board Member of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau, Vice President of The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Marketing Committee of the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, and Immediate Past President of the Travel Trade Sports Club. He also serves as an All Island Justice of the Peace.

At Ramada Colombo, Silva is expected to lead a dynamic marketing and sales strategy aimed at reinforcing the hotel’s position within Colombo’s competitive hospitality sector. His strong grounding in MICE tourism, corporate travel, and international partnerships positions him well to support the property’s next phase of growth.

As Sri Lanka’s tourism industry continues to gain momentum, this appointment reflects confidence in experienced leadership to guide one of Colombo’s established city hotels into its next chapter.