Events in Focus · Sri Lanka
Fairway Colombo named official accommodation partner for Manhunt International 2026
Contestants and delegates from more than 40 countries stayed at the Colombo Fort hotel as Sri Lanka hosted a global pageant of this scale for the first time.
In short
Fairway Colombo, the smart luxury business hotel in Colombo Fort, was the official accommodation partner for Manhunt International 2026. The pageant brought more than 40 contestants to Sri Lanka, with the final scheduled for 9 September 2026 and a Peace Parade through Fort on 6 September. It was the first time the country hosted a global pageant of this size.
What happened
Fairway Colombo, part of Fairway Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, was appointed official accommodation partner for Manhunt International 2026. The hotel welcomed the contestants and the delegations travelling with them for the length of their stay in Colombo.
For Sri Lanka the appointment mattered beyond one hotel. Hosting a pageant with contestants from more than 40 countries brought international media and a global audience to Colombo at a time when the country is working to rebuild its position as a tourism and events destination.
Avinga Wanigasekara, General Manager of Fairway Colombo, called the partnership a proud moment for the hotel and for Sri Lanka, and said the team looked forward to giving the delegates a seamless experience of Sri Lankan hospitality.
Timeline
- August 2026Fairway Colombo announced as official accommodation partner. Catalist Media publishes the story on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
- 6 September 2026, 3pmPeace Parade from Hospital Street, in front of Fairway Colombo, to the World Trade Center. Contestants, embassy officials, cultural performers and event sponsors took part, with cultural performances along the route.
- 9 September 2026Manhunt International 2026 final, held in Sri Lanka.
The hotel in numbers
Fairway Colombo sits in the historic Fort district, within walking distance of the World Trade Center, the Dutch Hospital precinct, the port and Colombo's main business addresses. It positions itself as a smart luxury business hotel, combining technology with the service standards Sri Lankan hospitality is known for.
Questions people ask
Where is Fairway Colombo?
In the Fort district in the centre of Colombo, on Hospital Street, close to the World Trade Center, the Dutch Hospital shopping precinct and the port.
What is Manhunt International?
One of the longest-running international male pageants. The 2026 edition was held in Sri Lanka, with contestants from more than 40 countries and the final scheduled for 9 September 2026.
Was this the first time Sri Lanka hosted it?
Yes. According to the organisers and Fairway Colombo, 2026 was the first time Sri Lanka hosted a global pageant of this scale.
When and where was the Peace Parade?
6 September 2026 from 3pm, starting on Hospital Street in front of Fairway Colombo and ending at the World Trade Center.
How many rooms does Fairway Colombo have?
181 rooms across eight room categories.