SRILANKA WINS TWO PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AT SATA AWARDS 2023

COLOMBO, OCTOBER 19, 2023: In a double win for Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, Srilanka at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2023, the resort earned a Silver Award in the ‘Leading Beach Resort’ and ‘Leading Wedding Hotel/Resort’ category.

The 7th edition of SATA saw a total of six South Asian countries competing, with more than 750 venues nominated for the awards, evaluated by an esteemed panel of international industry jury members at preliminary sessions conducted across the Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The glittering event, celebrated travel, tourism and hospitality icons that have established global standards, while empowering local communities.

Speaking on the occasion, Sibi Mathew, General Manager, Taj Bentota Resort & Spa, Srilanka said, “This  award is testament to our unwavering commitment of providing exceptional facilities and service to our guests. Inspired by its iconic cliff-side location on the breathtaking Southwest Sri Lankan coast, the resort is energized to continue crafting extraordinary guest experiences, from idyllic beach getaways to spectacular weddings.”

He added, “As custodians of a precious eco-system and a thriving community in the Indian Ocean, Taj Bentota’s exceptional staff remains driven to create greener, safer, responsible and extraordinary travel experiences.”

The award also underscores Taj Bentota’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. Having recently received the EarthCheck Platinum recertification, the resort has doubled down on efforts to minimize environmental footprint while creating unexpected memories for beach vacationers. The science-backed recertification is in line with the global benchmark set by its parent company IHCL which has 77 EarthCheck certified hotels including the largest number of Platinum certified hotels in the tourism industry, anywhere in the world.

About Taj

Established in 1903, Taj is the Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL) iconic brand for the world’s most discerning travellers seeking authentic experiences in luxury. It has been rated as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand by Brand Finance in 2022 for the second year in a row. It has also landed at number one, for the third time consecutively, on the list of the Strongest Indian Brands by Brand Finance in their 'India 100 2022' report. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.

The unique portfolio comprises hotels across the globe including presence in India, North America, United Kingdom, Africa, Middle East, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Nepal.

For more information, please visit www.tajhotels.com

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