By Chanaka de Silva
Galle Face housekeeping competition brings together staff from across the Group to recognise skill, teamwork and excellence in hospitality.
The Galle Face Group (Pvt) Ltd is placing its people at the heart of its commitment to excellence, with the Group’s Inter-Hotels Housekeeping Competition 2026 providing a platform to recognise, reward and further develop the skills of its housekeeping professionals.
Held on the 23 September 2026 at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. the competition will bring together approximately 50 participants representing 16 properties across the Galle Face Group. The we event provided an opportunity for housekeeping teams to demonstrate their expertise, creativity, efficiency, teamwork and professionalism while competing for recognition and rewards.
The competition reflects the Group’s belief that excellence in hospitality begins with skilled and committed people. By creating opportunities for employees to demonstrate their abilities in a competitive environment, Galle Face Group seeks not only to recognise existing talent but also to encourage continuous learning, skills development and professional growth.
Participants will face a series of housekeeping challenges designed to test practical skills, attention to detail, creativity, efficiency and the ability to work effectively as a team. Each competition category will recognize a Winner, First Runner-up and Second Runner-up, with awards and gifts presented to those who demonstrate outstanding performance.
Beyond the competition itself, the event is intended to encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practices among the Group’s properties, while strengthening team spirit and healthy competition. It also provides employees with an opportunity to learn from one another and showcase the important contribution they make to the overall guest experience.
The Galle Face Group has established a strong presence in Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry through its diverse portfolio, comprising the Galle Face Hotel Colombo, EKHO Hotels & Resorts, Kandy Hotels Company (1938) PLC and CHC Rest Houses (Pvt) Ltd. Its properties, including renowned hotels, resorts, rest houses and heritage properties, occupy some of the island’s most distinctive locations and offer a wide range of authentic Sri Lankan hospitality experiences.
Across this diverse portfolio, the Group continues to emphasize service excellence, quality and professionalism. Central to this philosophy is the recognition that its success depends on the dedication, knowledge and skills of its people.
The Inter-Hotels Housekeeping Competition is therefore an important part of that commitment. By recognising employees who demonstrate exceptional ability and rewarding their achievements, the Group reinforces the value it places on professional skills and encourages its teams to continually raise their standards.
For Galle Face Group, recognising people is not simply about celebrating achievement. It is about creating opportunities for employees to develop their capabilities, demonstrate their talents, learn from colleagues, and advance their careers.
The 2026 competition will celebrate the people behind the Group’s hospitality experience, recognizing their dedication, rewarding their skills, and encouraging them to pursue excellence in everything they do.
