

COLOMBO : Cathay Pacific recently hosted an exclusive networking evening at the elegant ITC Ratnadipa to honour their top agency partners from Sri Lanka. This special gathering recognised the unwavering support of their top fifteen contributing travel agency partners and provided a platform to connect with key members of Cathay Pacific’s Regional Commercial team.
In attendance were Cathay’s Anand Yedery, Regional Head of Customer Travel & Lifestyle for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA), Naveed Ahmed Khan, Regional Head of Business Insights and Analytics, and Talha Shaikh, Regional Head of Trade Sales for India and Sri Lanka—both of whom flew in especially for the event—along with the newly appointed Country Lead, Gayathri Weerasinghe.
The evening served as a meaningful moment of connection between the airlines valued trade partners and Cathay’s leadership team. Each agency was personally acknowledged and appreciated for their outstanding contribution and ongoing support since the resumption of flights from Colombo to Hong Kong in February 2024.
The airline also spotlighted key route developments, including the popular Colombo to Hong Kong and beyond connections. Agency partners were thrilled to learn about the increased frequency from Colombo to Hong Kong, marking another exciting milestone in a continued growth journey.