Amari Galle wins two awards at South Asian Travel Awards 2020

The Amari Galle team 

Amari Galle was awarded gold for Leading Family Resort and silver for Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort at the prestigious 2020 South Asian Travel Awards (SATA).

The awards were accepted by Amari Galle General Manager Puneet Dutta, during a virtual ceremony.

“We are thrilled and proud to be awarded Leading Family Resort for two consecutive years and recognised for our achievements in the MICE segment. Still, amidst these challenging times, we are grateful for the trust and loyalty placed in us by our valuable guests and for choosing Amari Galle as their preferred choice. An uncompromised guest experience is at the core of our team and these awards are a true reflection and testament of the team’s continued dedication,” said Dutta.

Amari is a hotel brand of one of Asia’s leading hotel management companies, ONYX Hospitality Group, led in Sri Lanka by seasoned hotelier Jan Ifcic.

“Family travel is a significant and growing market for the tourism industry. This has been particularly evident for an Asian market such as Sri Lanka. Families are looking for a variety of experiences that appeal to all family members and Amari Galle is well equipped to cater to the wide variety of guest needs. For families there is a kid’s pool, a semi private beach and a supervised Kids Club with activities program to keep the children occupied whilst their parents can be relaxing with some of the other activities of the resort, such as a session at Breeze Spa or sunbathing or swimming,” said Ifcic.

The MICE industry is growing across the globe. Corporates are looking for destinations that offer state-of-the-art facilities, new experiences, and best practices when it comes to hygiene and safety to match international standards. While there is demand for international destinations, the demand for domestic venues outside of cities is growing as this provides a one-stop solution for business and relaxation.

“MICE is a large market segment for the hospitality industry and Sri Lanka is fast becoming one of Asia’s most sought-after MICE destinations. Amari Galle offers state-of-the-art MICE facilities ranging from multiple meeting rooms to an iconic ballroom with a scenic outdoor garden venue located by the shorelines of Indian Ocean. This complemented with exclusive experiences crafted by our team of event planners makes the Amari Galle an ideal choice for meetings and events,” Ifcic said.     

Nestled on the golden sandy crescent on the south coast, only two and a-half hours from the international airport in Colombo, Amari Galle is an all-inclusive five-star resort and an ideal location for any occasion, from business functions, weddings and celebrations, to relaxation and taking in the very best the historic town of Galle has to offer.