With nearly three decades of experience across the airline, travel, and aviation industries, I have built my career around connecting people with the world. From hands‑on operational roles to leadership positions guiding teams and shaping customer journeys, my professional life has always centred on service, precision, and the belief that travel should feel personal.
Alongside this industry foundation, I carry a lifelong love for nature and wildlife, an influence born in Sri Lanka and strengthened through years spent photographing the landscapes, birds, and wild spaces that shaped me. This passion isn’t separate from my work; it fuels it. It reminds me that travel is not just movement, but meaning. Not just itineraries, but stories.
Island Connect was created to bring these worlds together: deep industry knowledge, a commitment to genuine hospitality, and a storyteller’s eye for detail. I represent Sri Lankan and Maldivian travel partners in the UK market, helping travellers discover experiences that are authentic, responsible, and crafted with care. Every itinerary, introduction, and partnership is shaped by the same principles that guided my career, clarity, trust, and a personalised approach that honours both the traveller and the destination.
Whether I’m designing a journey, advising a partner, or capturing a moment through my lens, my purpose remains the same: to connect people with places in a way that feels meaningful, seamless, and unforgettable.
Chaminda Silva,
Founder, Island Connect
