Cinnamon Grand Colombo has secured two Gold awards and one Silver award at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, held in the Maldives. The accolades recognise the hotel’s achievements in hospitality leadership, emerging talent and food and beverage experiences.

Cinnamon Grand Colombo General Manager Nazoomi Azhar received the Gold award for the "Best General Manager in South Asia", recognising his leadership, strategic vision and commitment to the hotel’s continued standing in Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry.

Under his guidance, the hotel continues to focus on service excellence, guest experiences, innovation, collaboration and professional development.

The hotel also celebrated a Gold award for the "Best Young Hotelier in South Asia", presented to Gayani Punchihewa. The recognition highlights emerging leadership talent and reflects the hotel’s commitment to developing the next generation of hospitality professionals.

In addition, Cinnamon Grand Colombo received the Silver award for **Best Food and Beverage Hotel in South Asia**, recognising its diverse culinary offerings and focus on memorable dining experiences.

With a wide selection of restaurants and dining venues, the hotel brings together authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, international flavours, signature dining experiences and culinary collaborations, reinforcing its position as a dining destination in the heart of Colombo.

Commenting on the achievements, General Manager Nazoomi Azhar said: “Receiving these three accolades at the South Asian Travel Awards is a proud moment for all of us at Cinnamon Grand Colombo. While I am personally honoured to receive the Gold award for Best General Manager in South Asia, I consider this recognition a reflection of the collective commitment, passion and hard work of our entire team. I am equally proud of Gayani’s achievement, which demonstrates the importance of recognising and nurturing the next generation of hospitality leaders.”

The three awards highlight Cinnamon Grand Colombo’s focus on hospitality excellence, talent development and delivering quality food and beverage experiences.