BMICH Organizes Special Programme to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Thu, 2 May 2019 Press Releases

Enthusiastic staff members at BMICH’s International Women’s Day Programme

 

BMICH – Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark organized a special programme at its premises on International Women’s Day to celebrate and acknowledge the many women who contribute to making it one of the most sought after award winning venue in South Asia. The special Women’s Day programme was held with the active and enthusiastic participation of all female employees at BMICH.

“We are delighted to have a strong and dedicated female workforce at BMICH who contribute to our successes on a daily basis, and we admire their courage and commitment to help achieve our goals. BMICH has a unique affiliation with women with two of Sri Lanka’s leading personalities – Late Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the first female Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the world who was also the founding Chairperson of BMICH and Madam Chandrika Kumaratunga, the first female President of Sri Lanka who is also the current Chairperson of the BMICH Board of Management, both being of iconic significance to our country as well as globally” said Sunil Dissanayake-Chief Executive, BMICH in his address.

After the inauguration ceremony, the main speaker Ms. Salome Senaratne – Human Resources Director, ITC Colombo One Hotel & Residences addressed the participants on personality development, how to successfully face challenges, importance of education, leading a healthy life and how to effectively manage time. She also spoke of her life experiences and challenges she faced to reach the pinnacle of her chosen career while successfully balancing her family life which was an inspiration for all.

BMICH is Sri Lanka’s largest and Asia’s very first purpose-built convention center with ultra modern facilities. Recently redesigned, renovated and refurbished, BMICH is South Asia’s Premier Integrated MICE Complex with all the facilities required to host any type of convention, seminar, exhibition, conference or wedding including multi-day international conventions and conferences.

BMICH Closes a Successful 2018 and looks forward to a Significant 2019

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 Press Releases

Chairperson of Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation – Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga

BMICH, Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark, closed the year 2018 with many successes and accolades under its hat including the prestigious Sri Lanka Tourism Best MICE Venue of the Year Award and SATA (South Asia Travel Awards) Gold Award for South Asia’s Leading Meeting & Convention Venue.

The BMICH was privileged to host over 7 Million visitors to its premises while hosting many international and local exhibitions, events, conventions and wedding ceremonies in 2018. BMICH was also the venue of choice for many corporate and public sector organizations to host their events. The Colombo International Book Fair & Exhibition which is an annual event held at the BMICH witnessed over 100,000 visitors each day over 10 days amounting to over 1 Million visitors.

“BMICH is located at one of the most central and accessible locations in Colombo making it extremely convenient for visitors. Our staff, at all levels, are committed to providing a unique experience to our customers as well as all who visit our venues. Our infrastructure has been designed to fulfill even the minutest details of our customers and visitors” said Sunil Dissanayake-Chief Executive, BMICH.

“Thanks to the support of our valued customers, BMICH emerged as South Asia’s most visited venue in 2018” added Dissanayake.

The BMICH is managed by a Board of Management led by Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga as the Chairperson and includes experienced and respected industry leaders from finance, legal and business backgrounds. BMICH routinely conducts social responsibility activities such as blood donation campaigns, assisting schools and engages in industrial waste management.

Set in a sprawling site with 15 well laid out, spacious car parks that can accommodate 3,000 vehicles at a given time and well maintained, landscaped gardens boasting 23 indoor and 12 outdoor venues, BMICH is Sri Lanka’s largest and Asia’s very first purpose-built convention center with ultra modern facilities. Recently renovated and refurbished, BMICH is South Asia’s Premier Integrated MICE Complex with all the facilities required to host any type of convention, seminar, exhibition, conference or wedding including multi-day international conventions and conferences. A well laid out picnic area has been integrated into the facilities as a new venue recently.

 

BMICH Recognizes Top Performers and Longstanding Associates

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 Press Releases

Chamika Lakshan Abeywikrama receiving Employee of the Year 2018 Award from BMICH Director/CEO Mr. Sunil Dissanayake.

 

BMICH, Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark, recognized its top performers and longstanding associates at the ceremony organized to usher in the New Year 2019. Subsequent to the blessings for the New Year bestowed by Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Muslim clergy, the long standing service awards were presented to those associates who completed of 25 years of service by Chief Executive BMICH, Sunil Dissanayake. Thereafter, an award for the Top Associates of the Year 2018 too was presented.

“We have had a great 2018 with many accolades being bestowed upon us as one of the most sought after venues in Sri Lanka and the region for events and conferences. We strongly believe that credit should be given to our very competent and committed staff who played a significant role in helping us achieve these milestones” said Sunil Dissanayake-Chief Executive, BMICH.

The recipients of the 25 years tenure awards were M. Selwamani and S. Neelamegam from House Keeping Division, R. Nimal Rathnayake from Engineering Division and M. Piyasiri Hettiarachchi from BCIS.

Chamika Lakshan Abeywikrama of the Housekeeping Division was awarded “Employee of the year” for 2018.

Set in a sprawling site with 15 well laid out, spacious car parks that can accommodate 3,000 vehicles at a given time and well maintained landscaped gardens boasting 23 indoor and 12 outdoor venues, BMICH is Sri Lanka’s largest and Asia’s very first purpose-built convention center with ultra modern facilities. BMICH was presented the Gold Award as South Asia’s Leading Meeting & Convention Venue at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) Ceremony held in Mumbai, India recently. BMICH has also won the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in 2016, 2017 & Quality ERA Award in 2016 and 2017 in Geneva and Paris respectively. BMICH was the winner of the Best MICE Venue in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2018.

BMICH Engages in Industrial Waste Management  

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 Press Releases

BMICH, Sri Lanka’s iconic landmark, recently organized an awareness programme on industrial waste management for its staff and tenants in order to maximize its contribution to the wellbeing of society by following effective and recommended processes for the disposal of different types of waste generated during day to day operations. The programme was conducted in conjunction with the Ministry of Megapolis & Western Province Development.

“BMICH hosts a multiple number of tenants at its premises and also is the host for many local and international events which attracts thousands of visitors to its premises on a daily basis. This awareness programme is the start of an initiative to implement a more efficient and effective process for waste management” said Sunil Dissanayake-Chief Executive, BMICH.

The Industrial Waste Management Awareness Programme that was conducted with the assistance of an expert from the Ministry of Megapolis & Western Province Development discussed ways and means of sorting waste under institutional level, further segregation of waste for the recycling industry, how to use bio-degradable waste as compost and the ways and means of implementing a total waste minimization program.

Set in a sprawling site with 15 well laid out, spacious car parks that can accommodate 3,000 vehicles at a given time and well maintained landscaped gardens boasting 23 indoor and 12 outdoor venues, BMICH is Sri Lanka’s largest and Asia’s very first purpose-built convention center with ultra modern facilities. BMICH was presented the Gold Award as South Asia’s Leading Meeting & Convention Venue at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) Ceremony held in Mumbai, India recently. BMICH has also won the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in 2016, 2017 & Quality ERA Award in 2016 and 2017 in Geneva and Paris respectively, in addition to the Best MICE Venue in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2018.

BMICH Wins Best MICE Venue Award at Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2018

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 Press Releases

BMICH Team led by the Director / CEO, Sunil Dissanayake with the Best MICE Venue Award – 2018

 

The BMICH, Sri Lanka’s most recognizable and iconic landmark won the prestigious MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions) Award in the MICE Tourism category at the 06^th Annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards Ceremony held on 6^th December 2018. The event is organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority to recognize and reward excellence in the Travel & Tourism industry to promote and enhance the delivery of service standards. Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2018 will also honor the organizations and individuals for their contribution towards strengthening and empowerment of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. Each application in each category was subject to a stringent evaluation process consisting of 3 stages to ensure transparency and accountability, and the final decisions were made by a 5-member jury.

 

“We are delighted to have been presented with this prestigious award for the Best MICE Venue. at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards Ceremony 2018. BMICH is a sophistication, iconic and centrally located venue providing ultra-modern facilities catering to global standards. Our well trained, experienced and dedicated team will ensure that each experience is unique and unmatchable” said Sunil Dissanayake-Chief Executive, BMICH.

 

Set in a sprawling site with 15 well laid out, spacious car parks that can accommodate 3,000 vehicles at a given time and well maintained landscaped gardens, BMICH is Sri Lanka’s largest and Asia’s very first purpose-built convention center with ultra modern facilities. BMICH was presented the Regional Gold Award as South Asia’s Leading Meeting & Convention Venue at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) Ceremony held in Mumbai, India recently. BMICH has also won the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in 2016, 2017 & Quality ERA Award in 2016 and 2017 in Geneva and Paris respectively.