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AvaniBentota Resort and Spa and AvaniKalutara Resort have been awarded the coveted World Luxury Hotel Award for Luxury Contemporary/Stylish Hotel and Luxury Coastal Resort respectively.
The World Luxury Hotel Awards this year celebrated its 10thanniversary in awarding the world’s finest hotels for their luxury offerings and exceptional service delivery. Hosted on this auspicious occasion by the exquisite St. Regis Doha in Qatar, the evening saw over 350 guests from the world’s leading hotels and resorts gather to be recognised on stage for their outstanding efforts.
“We are delighted to be awarded this prestigious award, especially as this is the fourth consecutive year that AvaniBentota Resort & Spa has been recognised by the World Luxury Hotel Awards,” said General Manager Roshan Fernando. “It is most gratifying as the hotel was originally designed by Sri Lanka’s celebrated architect Geoffrey Bawa, regarded as one of the most influential Asian architects of the 20th century.”
EdoardoGiuntoli–General Manager, AvaniKalutara Resort, added: “We are honouredto be awarded as the ‘Best Luxury Coastal Resort’ in Sri Lanka at the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards for the first time. This accolade is a testimonial to the unmatched location of the hotel and the services and facilities we offer our valuable guests.”
Avanioffers all the details that matter, blending genuine hospitality and modern lifestyle features with a passion for design and contemporary style. From leisure time or a space for business essentials, to family friendly attractions and romantic gestures, the Avaniexperience is designed with all guests’ needs in mind.
Serendib Leisure Management Ltd. (SLML) is a subsidiary of Hemas Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s top diversified listed conglomerates, with a focus on four key sectors, namely Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Transportation, and Leisure. The company is entrusted with the management of an international brand ‘Avani’which is owned by Minor International, one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region.
Serendib Leisure’s portfolio of unique hotels – AvaniBentota Resort and Spa, AvaniKalutara Resort, Club Hotel Dolphin and Hotel Sigiriya, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort and Spa, represent a total room strength of 563 and with the addition of the recently opened Anantara Kalutara Resort, the number of keys has increased up to 706.