Cinnamon Life names Kamal Munasinghe General Manager, bringing three decades of global hospitality leadership experience
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams has announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as General Manager. Munasinghe will also continue in his role as Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.
In his new capacity, Munasinghe will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Cinnamon Life, South Asia’s first fully integrated resort, as it enters its next phase of growth and solidifies Colombo’s position as a premier destination for luxury hospitality, entertainment, and business.
Munasinghe brings over three decades of international and local hospitality experience, having held senior leadership roles with globally recognised brands such as Marriott, Hyatt, and Mövenpick. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, where he played a central role in driving operational excellence and consistently elevating guest experiences across the group’s portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
His long-standing association with the Cinnamon brand includes previous roles as Area Vice President – Colombo and General Manager of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, where he contributed significantly to shaping the city’s upscale hospitality offering. Prior to rejoining Cinnamon, he served as General Manager of Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur, part of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
With professional experience spanning Switzerland, Malaysia, and Vietnam, Munasinghe brings a global outlook to his leadership approach, informed by a deep understanding of evolving traveller expectations and market dynamics. A graduate of Schiller International University, Switzerland, he is recognised for his focus on innovation, agility, and strategic execution, qualities that will be instrumental as Colombo continues to evolve as a competitive urban destination.
His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, as Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams emerges as a landmark development within the country’s hospitality landscape. As part of Sri Lanka’s largest private sector investment and South Asia’s first fully integrated resort destination, Cinnamon Life represents a convergence of luxury accommodation, world-class entertainment, dining, retail, and culture. The property features 687 rooms and suites, five grand ballrooms, an extensive portfolio of restaurants, a premium retail mall, and a curated collection of over 1,000 artworks by Sri Lankan artists, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for tourism, business, and creative expression in Colombo.
Under Munasinghe’s leadership, Cinnamon Life will continue to build on its strong foundation, advancing its vision as a transformative destination while contributing meaningfully to positioning Colombo on the global tourism map.
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