Culinario Episode 06 – Round 01, the annual flagship event of the International Center for Tourism and Hospitality (ICTH) successfully concluded on 23^rd April 2026 at the NSBM Green University Premises. The event was held in collaboration with ICTH Foodies, a satellite club under the ICTH. The first round brought together 40+ teams (100+ participants) as they faced a fierce culinary battle to secure the 12 spots in the semi-finals.  

 

The event was graced by the Head of Academic Development and Quality Assurance, Prof. Baratha Dodankotuwa, the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Dr. Thilini De Silva, the Deputy Dean and the Head of the Department of Marketing and Tourism Management, Mr. Venura Colombage, the Lecturers in Charge of the ICTH, Ms. Senelie Gunaratne and Ms. Samadhi Dodantenna, representatives from Edinborough, and undergraduates of NSBM Green University. 

 

Furthermore, the competition was judged by Chef Sriyantha Prasad from Cinnamon Lakeside, Chef Rifaz from Edinborough, and guest judge, Chef Sanjeewa Wijesena from Monarch Imperial.

 

Culinario Episode 06 is graciously sponsored by Edinborough, the Title Sponsor, and Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, the Hospitality Partner.