🏆 Cinnamon Grand Colombo Secures Double Gold & Silver Wins at SATA 2026
Cinnamon Grand Colombo reinforced Sri Lanka's presence in South Asian hospitality by winning three top awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026 held in the Maldives. The accolades recognize leadership, emerging talent, and culinary excellence within the regional tourism & hospitality sector. Key Highlights & Awards: • Leadership Excellence: General Manager Nazoomi Azhar won the Gold Award for Best General Manager in South Asia. • Emerging Talent: Gayani Punchihewa received the Gold Award for Best Young Hotelier in South Asia. • Food & Beverage: Cinnamon Grand Colombo secured the Silver Award for Best Food and Beverage Hotel in South Asia, recognizing its diverse culinary offerings and venue footprint in Colombo. The achievements highlight the tourism industry’s ongoing commitment to workforce talent development, service elevation, and positioning Sri Lanka as a premier regional dining and hospitality hub.