About Us
Learn more about our story and values
WHO WE ARE
Hotel Emporium is a leading direct manufacturer of premium hotel amenities founded in 2003. From the start, our company's motto and goal has been six small words: “Quality and Service You Can Trust.” We pride ourselves in supplying amenities that deliver on quality, luxury, and sophistication.
We are a certified minority and family-owned company with a passion for providing premium products, attentive customer care, and unrivaled pricing. As a family-owned business, we want to preserve and protect our planet for generations to come, which led to the development of our eco-friendly amenities collections. We continue to innovate and elevate the hospitality industry to reach a new standard of excellence in order to inspire our children’s children for years to come!
WHAT WE DO
DESIGN
Tailored amenities that reflect your brand
DEVELOP
Signature products your guests will remember
DELIVER
Global reach · Local support · Reliable execution
Lalith James
Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Lalith James is the founding father and visionary of Hotel Emporium, Inc. A seasoned entrepreneur, James started his career by receiving his hospitality management degree in Germany, then migrated to the USA to manage an array of properties from New York to California. With his years of executive hotel management experience, he co-founded Hotel Emporium, Inc. with a vision to become the world’s best hospitality supplier. A true global visionary and serial entrepreneur, Lalith has developed multiple international businesses over his tenured career and today, occupies the role of Chairman at Hotel Emporium which services over 20,000 hotels & resorts worldwide in over 40 different countries around the world.
Andy de Silva
Andy De Silva is a Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur who founded companies in Hospitality, International Trade, and
Tech Industries. Growing up in Colombo, Andy had a passion for business enterprise and migrated to the United
States at a young age to pursue his career in hospitality. He worked as a Guest Services Manager at Crowne Plaza
in Irvine, California, and as a Guest Manager Services Manager at Wyndham Orange County Airport. He later used
his knowledge from previous managerial positions and co-founded Hotel Emporium Inc., which today services over
20,000 hotels & resorts worldwide with the purpose of providing innovative, eco-conscious and elegant hotel and
home-share amenities.
Andy De Silva is responsible for the company’s worldwide sales and operations including end-to-end global supply
management. His experience as an executive has amassed strategic supplier relationships with over 1,000 vendors
& factories. Some of the hotels he has worked with include Disney, Wyndham, Kalahari Resorts, Great Wolf Lodges,
Extended Stay America Hotels, and Red Roof Inns. He has extensive leadership experience having opened more than
20 international offices, building and structuring operating teams, and expanding the business’ reach to over 50
countries. Under Andy De Silva’s leadership, Hotel Emporium received several awards including the "New Supplier
of the Year 2022-2023" recognition by Wyndham Hotels, 2013 Vendor of the Year, 2015 Most Responsive Customer
Focused, 2016 Most Innovative Product, 2018 Best Single Booth, 2019 Most Responsive Customer Focused, and 2019
Best Global Supplier Partner.
De Silva has over 20 years of manufacturer relations and supply chain management amassing a network of at least
1,000 manufacturers & suppliers. He holds proprietary global patents for sustainable packaging within the food
and cosmetic industry along with other cosmetic packaging-related intellectual property.
Sudesh Kodikara
Sudesh Kodikara brings over 15 years of unwavering dedication to Hotel Emporium, currently serving as the Chief
Financial Officer. His role encompasses the strategic oversight of accounting, logistics, legal, and human
resources. Sudesh made a transformative move to the United States in 2000, honing his expertise in the finance
sector, by working at a prominent commercial bank in Sri Lanka. Beginning his journey in the hospitality sector
as a hotel manager, his 34 years of career experience have culminated in his pivotal role as a leader at Hotel
Emporium. Sudesh stands as a cornerstone in the leadership team, steering Hotel Emporium to new heights, leaving
an indelible mark on the company’s legacy.
Sudesh is an alumnus of California State University Fullerton, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration with a specialized focus in Accounting and Finance. Beyond his professional capacities, Sudesh
takes pleasure in mentorship and cultivating talent within the organization. Sudesh finds joy in his passion for
music, golf, and traveling the world.
Shea James
A true legacy team member, Shea James has been with Hotel Emporium for over 13 years, initially coming on board
to serve as Sales Director and over time graduating to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. He supports
major company goals and initiatives by overseeing brand licensing, innovative product, marketing development,
strategic partnerships and new business ventures. Prior to his role at Hotel Emporium, Shea served as a
Registered Financial Advisor with Oppenheimer & Co., a leading global full-service brokerage and investment
bank. In addition to his work with Hotel Emporium, Shea serves on the board of the Sri Lanka Wildlife
Conservation Society, allowing him to fulfill his passion for providing individuals and communities with the
education they need to positively impact wildlife and ecological conservation.
Shea holds a Bachelors of Applied Science in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from Rutgers
Business School.
Ash De Silva
Ash De Silva's deep-rooted passion for the hospitality industry started at a young age, growing up alongside his
brother Andy De Silva, co-founder of Hotel Emporium and under the influence of their father who was a veteran
entrepreneur in the hotel industry in Sri Lanka. His desire for new adventures and opportunities in this
industry led him to migrate to the United States at the age of 23, marking a turning point in his career. After
expanding his skills set, he was given the reins of the company's overseas office in China, driving sales across
Asia and other international regions, which paved his way to occupying his current role as the Senior Vice
President of Global Operations at Hotel Emporium.
Ash’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from a private University in Sri Lanka. Besides his
professional career, Ash enjoys traveling to exotic destinations around the world and spending time with his
friends and family.
Dinesh Weerasekera
Where there’s sunshine, you’ll likely find Dinesh Weerasekera. A proud father of two girls, Dinesh serves as
Hotel Emporium’s SVP of Sales – and a member of the company since day one – handling major accounts in casinos,
gaming and water parks in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations, such as Hawaii, Latin America and the
Caribbean. With all his travel, he has circled the earth 37.5 times, and has been able to experience many
different cultures and traditions. From Sri Lanka, Dinesh initially dove into the hospitality industry when he
moved to the U.S. and began working at the Marriott and at IHG Hotels & Resorts. It was experiences at these
organizations where he gained an innate understanding of what hotels and motels need, which has helped him
better communicate with decision-makers.
Dinesh began his studies at Robert Gordon University Aberdeen in Scotland with a focus on AI, then later
attended California State University, Fullerton to study Accounting and Business Management.
Jennifer Bojovic
Driven by responsiveness and relationship building, Jennifer Bojovic is Senior Vice President of Sales at Hotel Emporium. Her responsibilities include generating sales from both a brand and chain perspective on a national and international scale, with sales plan development founded on company goals to promote growth and profitability. Before her position at Hotel Emporium, Jennifer supported American Hotel Register Company for 13 years in the role of National Account Manager, growing national accounts and supporting business development.
Julie Costerg
Julie Costerg’s passion for hospitality began twenty years ago when she first stepped into the industry managing various aspects of hotel and restaurant operations, then sales, marketing and branding, from midscale to luxury palace hotels in France, USA and China. It was in her creation of Maison Albar hotels - in Jin Jiang Hotel Group - that she cultivated a strong love for creativity and entrepreneurship that has only flourished over time, as she then launched her own lifestyle brand in China and a restaurant concept in the French Alps. Julie joined Hotel Emporium in 2018 as Director of Marketing for China & Asia Pacific before occupying today the role of VP of Marketing where she spearheads all aspects of marketing at a global scale, overseeing new product and brand launches, from design and content production to communication, allowing her to breathe life into a vast variety of projects.
Global Production with Strategic Advantages
Multi-region manufacturing to reduce risk and avoid tariffs
Hotel Emporium offers a diversified manufacturing network with facilities in the USA, the UK, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Malaysia, and other strategic locations—enabling production outside of China to help you navigate tariff challenges and supply chain disruptions. This global footprint gives you reliable, flexible, and tariff-conscious sourcing options without compromising on quality or speed.
Sustainable Packaging Innovation
Responsible choices for modern hospitality brands
We lead the way in environmentally conscious manufacturing. Our sustainable packaging capabilities include:
- PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic
- Aluminum and glass bottles
- Biodegradable and compostable formats
- Refillable systems for reduced waste
- FSC-certified paper and cardboard
Comprehensive Product Capabilities
Essential care meets elevated guest experience
Our facilities manufacture a full range of amenities and accessories: shampoos, conditioners, body washes, lotions, hand soaps, and bar soaps. Whether you want high-volume core products or premium custom formulations, we deliver performance, quality, and consistency at scale.
Certified for Quality & Compliance
Trusted by leading hotels worldwide
All our facilities meet the most rigorous global standards, including:
- FDA registration
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- ISO 22716
- Ecocert Cosmos
- RSPO certification
- Sedex ethical supply chain membership
Private Label & Customization
End-to-end support, from concept to delivery
Looking to create your own signature amenity line? We offer full-service private label production with design, formulation, packaging, and logistics all under one roof. You stay focused on your brand—we take care of the rest.
Manufacturing Locations
Shantou Province China • Yangzhou Province China • Kuala Lumpur Malaysia • Colombo Sri Lanka
Manufacturing Certifications
ISO9001: 2008
Quality Management System
ISO14001: 2004
Environmental Management System
ISO22716: 2007
Product Quality Management
GMPC
Good Manufacturing Practice of Cosmetics
SGS
Social Audit
