Mandarina Colombo wins Gold Award as Leading City Hotel at South Asian Travel Awards 2023

From left: Macksons Holdings Group Financial Controller Shameela Mizver, Group Director Hospitality and FMCG - Food Sector Sarah Mizver, Group Managing Director Mizver Makeen, Mandarina Colombo General Manager Dinesh Hettiarachchi, and Head of Sales Ramesh Vidanarachchi with the prestigious award

Mandarina Colombo was the proud recipient of the Gold Award for “Leading City Hotel” at the South Asian Travel Awards 2023 (SATA), which was held on 10 September at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway.

SATA recognises the best of South Asia’s hospitality and travel industry. The prestigious annual event honours stellar organisations and individuals in a wide array of categories. A total of six South Asian countries competed for SATA 2023, with more than 750 venues being nominated for the awards.

Mandarina Colombo is a leading city hotel located in the heart of Colombo, surrounded by historic attractions and modern day dynamics. With 80 elegantly decorated rooms, their very own flagship restaurant ‘On the Eleventh’, a spacious banquet hall, equipped meeting rooms, Marigold Cafe and a brilliant infinity pool, Mandarina Colombo provides a warm and welcoming experience to all. SATA recognises excellence in the South Asian travel and hospitality industry. These prestigious awards cover various categories and honour businesses that deliver exceptional services and experiences. Being awarded Gold at SATA signifies Mandarina Colombo’s excellence and dedication to providing exceptional experiences and services, maintaining high standards and continually striving for improvement. 

Mandarina Colombo General Manager Dinesh Hettiarachchi said: “We are honoured to have been recognised by SATA and are proud to celebrate being recognised as the Leading City Hotel in South Asia. This achievement would not have been possible without the immense dedication and support given by all our able staff and the incredible guidance and leadership of our Chairman Milfer Makeen, Managing Director Mizver Makeen and the entire Director Board and Macksons Family.”