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| ABOUT DIETHELM TRAVEL SRI LANKA (DTSL) |
| Our company is one of Sri Lanka’s premier DMC (Destination Management Company) with over 30 years of experience. We strongly focus on providing quality-driven and customized Sri Lanka travel experiences for individual travelers and groups. Our team of holiday specialists is conversant in several languages, and is passionate about planning and organizing innovative programmes that match your clients needs and budgets. We have got a dedicated and experienced customer service department which can handle your requests and bookings competently and within the shortest period of time. We continue to look for new ways to improve our service, while remaining committed to always moving forward to meet and exceed the evolving needs and expactations of our customers and partners. |
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| CORPORATE TRAVEL |
| Our travel centres are located at most Sri Lankan five-star hotels, and are operational on a 24/7 basis. For Airport transfers, Chauffeur driven car rental or Colombo Shopping, our luxury fleet can be accessed from our Travel Desk located at the Airport Garden Hotel, Holiday Inn and Taj Samudra. |
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| DIETHELM TRAVEL SRI LANKA CONVENTIONS |
| When you ask our conventions team to manage your MICE events, rest assured that out experienced and qualified personnel leave no stone unturned to make the entire occasion an unforgettable one, executed to perfection. Our expertise in the management of leisure and related sectors ensure we have the necessary support services and the staff to offer a world-class experience delivered with superior professionalism. |
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| DIETHELM TRAVEL THE MALDIVES |
| A dedicated Maldivian "Holiday Organizing Outfit" has assembled a team of proactive professionals with decades of expereince in inbound travel to Maldives, focused on the tailor made concept whether it is for F.I.T's, Leisure Travel or Incentives. Our solid experience provides the ideal support to respond to the demands of the market. |
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| OUR TEAM |
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Abbas Esufally |
Abbas Esufally is a Group Director of Hemas Holding Ltd., over looking the Hemas Leisure sector and Chairman of Serendib Leisure Management.
With over 29 years experience in the tourism industry, Abbas has played a pivotal role in diversifying the Hemas Leisure interest. He has also taken an active part in the development of the tourism industry working in conjunction with the Sri Lankan Government.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. Abbas is also an all Island Justice of Peace, Member of the Hotel Catering International Management Association, Past President of the Association of the Travel Agents, Member of the Tourism Committee, Member of the Tourism Think Tank and Member of the Tourism Policy Committee facilitated by USAID.
He is also the Honorary Consul General of Bhutan in Sri Lanka. |
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Harith Perera |
Managing Director
Harith started his career at Hemas in Brand Management for FMCG sector in 1997. He moved to sales subsequently and was appointed as the Sales Director in April 2003. He played an important role in the success of the FMCG sector over the last few years. Harith joined DTSL in February 2006.
He is a member of The Charted Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK and has participated in many training programmes in Philippines, Australia, Dubai & India.
He is also in the Alumina association of 02 prestigious Business Schools in India namely Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahemdebad & Indian Schools of Business (ISB), Hyderabad.
Harith was a guest lecturer at Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) & was also an Executive Committee member of SLIM for 04 years.
He is currently reading for his MBA from the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. |
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Dirk Grigson |
Director/General Manager
Dirk is a seasoned and a long standing member of the Hemas Group. He counts more than 30 years in the Travel Industry. Dirk joined the Hemas Leisure sector as Manager Operations in the 1980's and overlooks all operational aspects of DTSL.
He went on to become Director Operations in 1996 and Director General Manager in 1998. He has been directly involved in all In-bound tour and travel business activities and has been responsible for Marketing, Sales, Administration and Human Resources.
Dirk has attained educational achievements from the University of California, Indian Institute of Management and the National University of Singapore. He is an executive member of the Sri Lanka Association of Travel and Tourism and President of the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators. Dirk is also board member of the Convention Bureau and member of the steering committee of the Tourism Act. |
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Petra Ismail |
Head of Business Development
Petra joined in July 2007 and brings a wealth of knowledge counting over 20 years in the hospitality industry. A native of Germany, She has been living in Sri Lanka for the past 12 years. She is a graduate of Maria Ward High School in Munich and started her career as Hotel Management Trainee.
She gained vast experience and knowledge with multinational companies in Hotel Management, Destination Management and Tour Operating. Her industry experience and responsibilities have spanned around areas such as Contracting, Product Development, Operations, Sales & Marketing and liaising with overseas principles and the local industry. She has participated in many training programmes and is well recognized in the tourism sector. |
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Benno Gnanapragasam |
Senior Manager Travel Centers & Transport
Benno holds a diploma in Hotel Management and an external degree in Human Psychology. He has almost 25 years experience in the hotel industry in Sri Lanka, and gain further work experience in Europe. He is specialist in operations, and has won a gold medal for formulating and developing the front office operational manual for Taj Group Luxury Hotels. He joined DTSL in 2002 and won the Hemas CEO’s award in the Leisure sector in 2006. |
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Prasanna Rajapakse |
Senior Manager B2B operations
Prasanna joined DTSL as a Trainee Accounts Clerk in 1987 and since then has had a remarkable career within the company. He gained a wealth of experience in the destination management by holding the following positions: accounts clerc, tour assistant, tour executive, senior tour executive, assistant manager and manager. In 2006 Prasanna was promoted to Senior Manager and is responsible for all B2B operations at DTSL. |
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Susantha Wimalendra |
Manager FIT (India, Middle East)
Susantha started his career in accounts and in pursuance of his carrier in this line, has completed Licentiate Level of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka. In 1997 Susantha joined DTSL as an account executive, in 1998 switched his carrier field from accounts to sales and operations and he is currently Manager for the India- South and Middle East Markets.
During the course of his career at DTSL, he has participated in many workshops and training programs in sales and marketing as well as the tourism industry. |
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Ranga Wijesinghe |
Manager FIT (India, Eastern Europe)
Ranga holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (CIM - UK). Started his carrier in the Production & Manufacturing field - joined DTSL in 2006 and possesses close to 12 years sales and marketing experience in Travel and Tourism industry. |
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Achala Gamage |
Manager FIT Europe
Achala joined DTSL as Manager FIT Europe in February 2008. An old boy of Royal College – Colombo, returned to Sri Lanka after serving as an Operation and Marketing Co-ordinator for a French Cruise Tour Operator based in Mauritius, Seychelles and Reunion Islands. In addition to his Diplomas in French, Journalism & Tourism, Achala has a basic knowledge of Japanese and is well experienced in handling FIT and Incentive business. |
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Natalie De Jong |
Manager Conventions & Corporate Sales
Natalie joined DTSL in June 2007. She counts over 8 years experience in conventions and event management and has successfully managed several local and international exhibitions, conventions, seminars and special events.
Natalie, had her primary education at Holy Family Convent, Colombo 4 and her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Sciences and a Diploma in Management from the University of Leicester.. |
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Major Kapila N De Silva RSP |
Manager HR and Quality Assurance
Major Kapila N de Silva is responsible for all aspects of HR at DTSL which includes recruitments, familiarization programmes and HR administration, initiate training plan, develop counseling services & other skills to develop or motivate staff. He is also responsible that the quality and service standards within the company provided.
Major Kapila who has had his primary education at Nalanda College, Colombo is a dynamic result oriented Commissioned Officer in the Sri Lanka Army with over 20 years of service and experience in varied capacities and a dedicated individual who has built up a reputation for unwavering accuracy and credibility proven to deliver high quality work. |
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Shiraj Juheer |
Manager Operations (FIT)
Shiraj joined DTSL as a trainee way back in 1995. He gained vast experience in DMC operations by being exposed to many different areas such as Travel center operations, Charters, Incentives and handling FIT operations. He had represented the country while at college for ‘International Rotary Youth Leadership Awards’ programme in India 1993. Being an Associate member of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management (UK), he holds a Diploma in Sales Management and currently reading for an ‘Associate of science degree’, hoping to specialize in Internet Technology with E-commerce administration. |
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Wyomi Abhayaratne |
Assistant Manager E Commerce
Wyomi is a Graduate of Fellows High School, Canada and holds a Diploma in Economics. She was awarded a Certificate of Merit for being an Honours Student for two consecutive years and was selected to represent Canada at the Students Common Wealth Conference 1993.
She was educated in Australia, Germany and Canada and was the winner of Dr. K. Seigmund German Language Award, Canada in 1993. After completing her higher education in Canada in the year 1993 she joined DTSL and counts for nearly 15 years of Travel and Tourism experience. Wyomi is also in the Alumina Associations of the Indian Schools of Business (ISB) – Hyderabad and holds qualification and experience in Marketing and Information Technology. |
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Prince Collom |
Assistant Manager (FIT Far East, Australia)
Prince joined DTSL as a Trainee Accounts Assistant in 1990 and since then has had a remarkable career within the company. He gained a wealth of experience in the destination management by holding the following positions: Accounts Assistant, Tour Assistant, Tour Executive, Senior Tour Executive and promoted in 2005 as Assistant Manager responsible for all aspects of the Fareast and Australasia markets. Prince has also work experience in handling FIT and as well as charter operations
He has completed a certified course in Travel and Tourism conducted by Cambridge University. |
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