Every new recruit a 'time bomb' ready take off at Elephant Corridor

GOAL: "Final result is what one looks for and concentration on participation in management and education and working towards that is our goal in HRD.

"Having seen many CEOs, General Managers, Entrepreneurs, Executives and most other areas into which staff recruited at basic level have risen, a realistic and participatory approach in management of the hotel in all its disciplines including marketing, development and enhancement, quality control, quite apart from the operational management is what all staff without exception are brought into", says Prasanna W. Jayewardene, Chairman of the management company of "Elephant Corridor" hotel, with experience in ten countries over 35 years.

He further said "We are yet unable to measure the potential of each and every recruit and therefore try to consider every individual potentially a 'time bomb', waiting to take off and fly.

As such they are involved in all areas of management to gain experience, but more so confidence in themselves. We believe that this is the only way to go and that hierarchical management style and systems are things of the past".

Christmas on grand scale at Galadari

SPECIAL: Galadari Hotel has made elaborate plans to celebrate Christmas and the New Year, this year on a grand scale. The Lobby Bar of Galadari Hotel will offer special seasonal cocktails throughout December and treat guests to the very best in Christmas music throughout the day.

Cocktails such 'Snow Walk', Christmas Pride, Santa's Delight and Blue Christmas will be served at the Lobby Bar and Margarita Blue Pub.

From December 5, at the Lobby Centre, guests could drop their Christmas wish in the hotel's Santa's Mail Box and` receive a special gift from Santa himself on Christmas Day 'Lunch with Santa'. Free gifts for kids too will be offered at the 'Lunch with Santa'.

From December 20-24 Christmas Carols will be sung from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Lobby Centre.

A traditional Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet set to explore a true Christmas will offered on December 24 night. Set in a pleasantly smooth candlelit ambience and accompanied with soothing music by Kismat, guests will receive a complimentary glass of wine at the December 24 dinner buffet.

'Lunch with Santa' a special lunch buffet with a complimentary glass of wine and X'Mas cake is on the cards for December 25th afternoon.

On December 25 night a candle lit International dinner buffet with a complimentary glass of wine and live music by 'Fame'. will be offered. Kids will receive special gifts at the dinner buffet.

Seasonal Bonanza at Ceylon Continental

"Once upon a time there was a lonely baker who created a little man out of Gingerbread and to the baker's surprise this little man came to life one day..." Continuing with the same tradition as the fairytale brought to life, it's the Season for family & friends, so pick up some delicious Cookies, Goodies, Chocolates & Traditional Cakes from the Gingerbread Hut at La Patisserie de Paris of Ceylon Continental Hotel Colombo, from December 1-31.

Traditional Christmas Cakes, Dutch Breudher, Xmas Stollen, Mince Pies, Date Cake, Santa face cake, Gingerbread House and Love cake and many more delicious Goodies will be available at the Pastry Shop.

Sip traditional Christmas Cocktails and Mocktails and get into the festive mood. Most promising bands in attendance throughout the week at the Heist. Fashion Shows by leading Models in Sri Lanka every Friday and Saturday from 9.00 p.m. onwards at the Heist Bar.

Carols by the Christmas tree at the Lobby will be on December 22 and 23 from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Bernard Tours at WTM

TRAVEL: Bernard Tours and Travels (Pvt) Ltd took an active part at this year's World Travel Mart (WTM) held in London recently.

Managing Director, Anjalo Mendis said that his company was successful in entering into new contracts with some of the world's leading tour operators from Europe and Eastern Europe.

At the WTM Sri Lankan pavilion are Anjalo Mendis (right) with Senior Travel Executive Thusitha Kudaligama.

Seasonal Special at Holiday Inn

ACTIVITIES: As another busy year is coming to an end, the festive breeze will engulf every guest at the Holiday Inn, Colombo.

This year promises more pleasant surprises, with new menus and Christmas activities for everyone.

The Cookie Hut will feature a selection of cakes, brudher, yule logs, chocolates and Christmas pudding, along with ginger bread, marzipans and dates cake. The cookie hut will be located in the lobby, where Santa Clause will make a daily appearance with goodies for all the children.

A special festive dinner set menu is on the cards at the Gardenia Coffee Shop from December 23-30 which will feature some of the finest festive fare.

The Chefs have compiled a special international dinner buffet for Christmas Eve and also the night of December 25 with a live band in attendance to serenade you all night long.

Lucky shopper to become a millionaire

CHANCE: Keells Super this season whisks shoppers into a magical world of delicious treats and appealing goodies to delight the young and the young at heart.

An exciting new promo titled 'Become a Millionaire this Christmas' gives any customer who shops at Keells Super the opportunity to become a millionaire this Season.

There are no conditions attached. Every Rs. 500 spent gives customers more chances to enter the fray and become the lucky millionaire. Instant cash prizes are also given away daily and a host of other super savers will stretch shoppers' seasonal budgets.

Keells Super has partnered with other food and product giants, namely Unilevers, Reckitts, Hemas and CBL Quality Products to give shoppers who buy products from each category the chance to win instant cash prizes.

A total of 3000 winners will receive instant cash prizes during the promo, which will continue until December 31, 2006.