Colombo: Aitken Spence Hotels has announced the promotion of Manujaya Fernando as General Manager – Sales & Marketing for its Maldives portfolio, entrusting him with leading the commercial strategy for Adaaran Resorts and Heritance Aarah.

Fernando assumes the new role after serving as Deputy General Manager – Sales & Marketing, where he played a significant role in expanding the global footprint of the brands, strengthening partnerships with international travel operators and enhancing commercial performance across key source markets.

A seasoned Sri Lankan hospitality professional, Fernando has cultivated an impressive international perspective through travel to more than 52 countries, gaining valuable insights into evolving traveller preferences, cultural diversity and global tourism trends. His experience has helped shape innovative marketing strategies and customer focused initiatives that have strength