Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Shines at SATA 2025 with Record Wins

Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts reaffirmed its role as a destination expert with an impressive sweep at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, hosted at Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

✨ 8 Major Titles Won Across Sri Lanka & Maldives:

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives – Gold, Surf Resort (7th win, 3rd consecutive year)

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives – Gold, Beach Resort (first-ever Gold)

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana – Gold, Eco-Friendly Hotel/Resort

Cinnamon Wild Yala – Gold, Wildlife Tented Lodge/Resort

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo – Gold, Wedding Destination Hotel

Cinnamon Bentota Beach – Signature Selection – Silver, Designer Resort/Hotel

Cinnamon Citadel Kandy – Silver, Riverfront Hotel/Resort

Kamal Munasinghe, Cinnamon Grand Colombo – General Manager of the Year

🌊 Maldives Glory: Dhonveli continues to set global benchmarks in surf tourism, while Velifushi celebrates its first Gold for its lagoon beauty and guest experiences.
🌿 Sri Lanka’s Pride: From eco-friendly hospitality at Habarana to wedding destinations in Colombo, Cinnamon’s properties showcased culture, design, and nature.

Reflecting on the wins, Kamal Munasinghe, now Chief Operating Officer of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, said:
“These honours celebrate our teams’ dedication in curating authentic journeys that connect travellers with culture, nature, and community.”