Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams has appointed Kamal Munasinghe as General Manager, effective February 15, 2026. He will continue to serve as Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts.
In his new role, Munasinghe will oversee the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Cinnamon Life, South Asia’s first fully integrated resort, as the property advances into its next phase of growth and strengthens Colombo’s positioning as a hub for luxury hospitality, entertainment and business.
With over three decades of experience in international and local hospitality, Munasinghe has held senior leadership positions with brands including Marriott, Hyatt and Mövenpick. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, where he led operational strategy across the group’s portfolio of 17 hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
He has previously served as Area Vice President – Colombo and General Manager of Cinnamon Grand Colombo, contributing to the development of the city’s upscale hospitality landscape. Prior to rejoining Cinnamon, he was General Manager of Alila Bangsar Kuala Lumpur under 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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