Weligama Bay Marriott launches ‘Millennial Workshop’

In keeping with the commitment to serve the local community by Marriott International, Weligama Bay Marriott Resort launched its first career guidance programme, ‘Millennial Workshop' to introduce hospitality as a prospective career for the youth of Lanka.

The programme targeted school children from Weligama, Galle and Matara, covering the South region in the first phase of the project. Youth who are at present in the Advance Level education stream, and who aspire to commence their higher studies participated in this workshop, with its focus being Hotel Management and Tourism industry.

The ‘Millennial Workshop' programme was initiated to empower the future generation to make the right career choice, with the much in demand hospitality industry being the focal point.

This programme creates a guided path in discovering the participants' strengths, with the ultimate objective of finding a suitable career path' said Elton Hurtis, General Manager of Weligama Bay Marriott Resort and Spa.

Awareness on the evolution of the hospitality industry in Sri Lanka was a vital discussion point during the programme. With the introduction to significant development opportunities that stand with Marriott International, participants were motivated to consider opportunities in the fast growing hospitality industry.

The General Manager of Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, Paul Sun, also shared valuable insights with the young audience. Cluster Director Sales and Marketing Mano Gunasekera, Director Operations of Weligama Bay Marriott, Suranga Peelikumbura, the Directors of Human Resources respectively for Sheraton, Prasanna Obadage and Harsha Subashana, contributed with their inspirational speeches and professional advice.

Approximately 260 students from over 13 schools attended the programme. The event was executed with the support of ‘Meet MBA' LMU MBA 02 of Esoft campus and graced by representatives from the William Angliss Institute.