Amari Colombo has been honoured as Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA), Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony held in Hong Kong in October 2025. This prestigious accolade recognises the hotel’s exceptional standards of service, contemporary design, and its position as a benchmark for business hospitality in Sri Lanka.
The glittering ceremony, held in partnership with Hong Kong International Airport and InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, brought together the region’s most distinguished travel and hospitality brands to celebrate excellence across Asia and Oceania.
“We are truly delighted and honoured to be recognised as Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel,” said Monty Ariyaratne, General Manager of Amari Colombo. “This award is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering warm, personalised service and creating an inspiring environment for both business and leisure travellers. We share this achievement with our valued guests and dedicated team members who make the Amari experience so special.”
Amari Colombo, part of ONYX Hospitality Group, embodies modern elegance infused with the warmth of Thai-inspired service. Ideally located in the heart of Colombo’s vibrant business district, the hotel caters to discerning travellers with world-class amenities, stylish meeting spaces, and exceptional dining venues—all designed to foster connection, productivity, and comfort.
The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, are globally recognised as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence, celebrating the best in travel, tourism, and hospitality. The Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025 showcased leading lights of the region, including destinations, resorts, hotels, and tourism boards that continue to raise the standard of global travel.
Graham Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, remarked:
“Tonight we have celebrated the leading lights of travel across Asia and Oceania. Our winners represent the very best in tourism excellence, and I congratulate each and every one for raising the benchmark of achievement across this remarkable region.”
This recognition reaffirms Amari Colombo’s position as a leader in Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape—where contemporary business sophistication meets heartfelt hospitality.