GFH represents Sri Lanka at ‘wedding congress’
Hilton Colombo Residences announced their pledge towards supporting Hilton’s initiative of “MeetingwithPurpose”effective as of April 2017. The sole purpose of this programme is to conductmeetingsinanenvironmentally-sustainablemanner, incorporatingthemeetingfacilities, food and beverage experience,andmeetingdelegatesas well.
centreson theenvironment;thefacilitiesof the meeting venue will be aligned to conserve and preserve.Therewillspecialemphasispaidtowardswastereduction, in terms of efficient use of stationery, water bottles, and refreshments. The Union Ballroomwhichis12,000Sq.Ft. of meeting space has inverter technologyforitsairconditionersand100%controlled/dimmableLEDlightingwithmorethan 400 colour options.
isallaboutthe food and beverage experience during the course of the meeting.Thefoodselectionatthecoffee breaks is 100% locally harvested food, and seasonal ingredients that support our local fledgling businesses by supportinglocalcommunities. Thecreativeandhealthymenus willincludetunasourcedfrom
Othe southern parts of Sri Lanka, crabs from Negombo, and even locally produced cheese. The lunch buffets will also include a range of ‘healthy’ food items to choose from.
revolves around the delegate. The promise to ensuring that the delegate feels refreshed, by adding breaks of fitness routines and therapies will be incorporated into the programme.
‘We all know that meetings can be stressful, with Hilton’s ‘Meet with Purpose’, we will strive towards looking into the well-being of the delegate with a foosball machine, mini putting golf and relaxed seating’.
Speaking of the packages, the hotel’s food and beverage manager Priyal Wijesuriya assures that the hotel is taking a proactive ne of the landmark hotels in Asia, the Galle Face Hotel will represent Sri Lanka at DWP Congress from the 2nd – 4th May 2017 in Phuket, Thailand. lead in this area of sustainable meetings in Sri Lanka.
‘I believe we have the Hilton expertise and touch when it comes to dining; many guests opt for our services and facilities and this innovative meeting package will bring value to forwardthinking companies whose beliefs resonate with ours’ Wijesuriya The event is a luxury boutique congress which brings together high end destination wedding planners under one roof to meet with a lavish spread of organisations that push the boundaries of industry excellence. From added.
The meeting packages include two coffee breaks and lunch buffet for’Meet with Purpose’ will be offered via the hotel’s banquet sales office and will start from Rs. 3,800/- excluding prevailing government taxes.
For more information, contact the team on 0115-344-644,colomboresidence_events@ hilton.com or send enquiries via the hotel’s Facebook page. Greece to Mauritius to Florence, the DWP Congress has grown over the years to become the only event of its kind. Its offering ranges from the most unique destinations, extravagant hotels, resorts, chateaus, palaces and venues. The congress also connects leading wedding suppliers and creative partners ranging from couture designers, photography partners, and furniture rentals to jewellery partners, cake designers and so much more.
Hundreds of connoisseurs of the destination wedding planning industry meet at this event to share their experiences, network, collaborate and represent the best of their country on a global scale.
‘The Galle Face Hotel is honoured to be partnering with the 4th Annual DWP Congress in Phuket this year. Being one of the oldest hotels in the East of the Suez Canal, we offer colonial charm and the perfect ocean setting assuring memories that last a lifetime’ said Mubarak Gaffoor, Director of Sales and Marketing, Galle Face Hotel.