Hilton Colombo wins ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel’ at World Travel Awards

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Hilton Colombo announced that it has been recognised as ‘Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel’ at the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Described as the “Oscars” of the travel and tourism industry by the Wall Street Journal, it is one of the most prominent events in the tourism calendar. The awards were given out at a red carpet gala event held in Singapore.

“We are proud to win this award for the seventh time and it further bears testaments to Hilton Colombo’s position as a leading hotel in Sri Lanka,” said Rudolf Troestler, General Manager, Hilton Colombo. “It comes as a great achievement as we celebrate our 25th anniversary and we remain committed to delivering quality hospitality service to our guests as pioneers in the hospitality industry.”

Hilton Colombo celebrates 25 years of service excellence, and continues to be the trendsetters in the industry and delivering on Conrad Hilton’s vision of spreading the light and warmth of hospitality, in Sri Lanka. The hotel has also trained and employed over 5,000 team members over the past 25 years.

Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For 93 years, Hilton Worldwide has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.

The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Its brands are comprised of more than 3,900 hotels and timeshare properties, with 640,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.