Anishka de Silva

Anishka De Silva is an experienced professional in sales and business development within the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Director of Sales and Business Development at Palazzo Versace Dubai since May 2019. Prior to this role, Anishka was the Director of Business Development at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts from January 2017 to May 2019, and also operated as the Owner and Product Manager of Travel Trendz Enterprises, a company specializing in personalized holiday experiences in Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Oman, from July 2015 to December 2016. Anishka's background includes significant positions such as Director of Business Development for Shangri-La hotel and Traders hotel Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, and Director of Business Development at Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa, distinguished by a strong emphasis on driving sales and new business opportunities. Educational accomplishments include advanced studies at Cornell University and higher-level qualifications in English Language and Literature from Aquinas College for Higher Education.