A TOAST TO TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION: NH COLLECTION COLOMBO WELCOMES THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ITS ANNUAL CAKE MIXING CEREMONY

Bathed in golden light and ocean breeze, NH Collection Colombo ushered in the festive season with its cherished Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony, celebrating the joy of tradition and the promise of transformation.

Led by General Manager Yann Decaix and the hotel’s leadership team, the event brought together valued guests, corporate partners, and friends of the hotel for an evening filled with warmth, connection, and festive cheer.

Held at the hotel’s soon-to-be-revealed rooftop bar and lounge, the ceremony offered an exclusive first glimpse into an elevated new space — where timeless style meets city skyline and ocean horizon. The occasion marked not only the beginning of the season but also the continuation of NH Collection Colombo’s journey of renewal, with exciting enhancements taking shape across the property.

“At NH Collection Colombo, we believe every season is an opportunity to elevate how our guests experience the city,” said Yann Decaix, General Manager. “Our culinary achievements — with both our main dining restaurant and Thai Rasa now ranked among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide on TripAdvisor — reflect the passion and excellence that define our team. As we prepare to unveil our reimagined rooftop, guests can look forward to something truly special — a space that embodies the spirit of the NH Collection Colombo: sophisticated, social, and designed for extraordinary moments.”

As the aroma of fruit, spice, and celebration filled the air, guests joined hands to blend the ingredients for the season’s Christmas cakes — a symbol of joy, unity, and shared beginnings.

With the festive calendar ahead promising more reasons to gather and celebrate, NH Collection Colombo stands ready to deliver a season defined by connection, culinary artistry, and moments that feel truly extraordinary.

About NH Collection Colombo

Located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s capital, NH Collection Colombo is the country’s flagship property under the NH Collection brand, proudly operated by Minor Hotels—a global hospitality group with a portfolio of over 640 properties across 57 countries. Minor Hotels encompasses a diverse collection of 12 distinctive hotel brands: Anantara, Avani, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, Tivoli, Oaks, Elewana Collection, Minor Reserve, The Wolseley Collection, Colbert Collection, and iStay. Its presence in Sri Lanka continues to grow through a combination of luxury resorts and urban hospitality offerings, including Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle, Anantara Kalutara, Avani Kalutara, and now NH Collection Colombo and NH Bentota Ceysands.

Blending European sophistication with local character, NH Collection Colombo offers curated stays for the modern traveller—whether for business or leisure. With refined accommodation, elevated dining experiences, and intuitive service, the property brings the NH Collection brand promise to life: making every guest feel the place, feel unique, and extraordinary.