Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, part of the renowned Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts chain, recently bagged the award for ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Family Resort’ at the World Travel Awards ceremony, which took place at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Resort in the Maldives. The prestigious World Travel Awards program is recognized globally, as the ultimate hallmark of excellence and eminence in the sphere of travel, tourism and hospitality.
Established in 1993, World Travel Awards celebrates 24 years of acknowledging, rewarding and celebrating excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. The annual program, renowned to be the most comprehensive and illustrious in the industry, traverses the globe with its grand tour – a series of regional ceremonies that recognize industrial excellence within each continent, culminating in a grand finale at the end of the year.
Each year, the World Travel Awards program highlights the very best global hotels, airlines and tour operators from Asia, Australasia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
This year, Sri Lanka’s top hotels from across the island participated in the annual WTA program. Additional categories and awards presented at the event included ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel’, ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel’, ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Boutique Hotel’, ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Resort Hotel’ and many more. Cinnamon Lodge Habarana emerged victorious in the ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Family Resort’ award category over immense competition, from some of the country’s most respected hotel brands.
Located in the dry zone of Sri Lanka’s North Central Province, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana is a 5-star resort nestled in a truly serene setting in the heart of Sri Lanka’s vibrant Cultural Triangle. Built on a replica of the foundations of the nearby Ritigala ruins, an ancient palace-turned-monastery, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana evokes the concept of a royal retreat and brings it to life in the 21st century, with its luxurious private cottages and suites geared with ultra-modern amenities. It is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and serves as the ultimate holiday destination and getaway for families, as well as the most discerning travellers, nature lovers, escapists and explorers.
Commenting on the award win, Sector Head, Resorts Sector (Sri Lanka and Maldives) Sunimal Senanayake said: “We are delighted and honoured that Cinnamon Lodge Habarana has received this prestigious award at one of the industry’s most respected award shows. This win, along with several other accolades that Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has secured over the years, serves as a testament to our unwavering commitment to upholding world-class standards, and providing exclusive and memorable experiences in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
The Cinnamon team continuously strives to be an innovative trendsetter, while setting the benchmark for excellence in the local and regional travel industry.”