Amaya Lake Resort Dambulla wins award for Best Four Star Hotel in SL
Recognized for excellence and contribution to industry at annual Sri
Lanka Tourism Awards
The Amaya Lake Resort Dambulla has won the award for Best Four Star
Hotel at the annual Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2011.The coveted accolade
was presented by the Chief Guest Deputy Minister of Economic Development
Hon. Laxman Yapa Abeywardena, and places Amaya Lake above all other four
star classified hotels in the country.
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General Manager Srijith Gooneratne receives the award and
certificate from Chief Guest,
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Laxman Yapa Abeywardena.
Chandra Mohotti,
Chairman, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management
also in picture. |
Currently in its fifth consecutive year, the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards
pays tribute to organizations and individuals for their excellence and
inspired achievements whilst contributing towards the strengthening and
empowering of Sri Lanka's tourism industry.
"We're extremely honoured to have won the Best Four Star Hotel
award," said Amaya PLC Managing Director Lalin Samarawickrama. "At a
time where the industry is growing rapidly, we continue to create more
value in our chain of hotel and resorts. Amaya Lake is a showpiece
resort that captures the essence of Sri Lankan design, culture and
tradition and is an appropriate reflection of Sri Lanka's unique and
matchless travel experience."
Built in 1993, Amaya Lake is located within the cultural triangle of
Sri Lanka, set on the banks of the Kandalama Lake. The resort offers
guests a peaceful setting amidst a forest-covered landscape. The resort
emulates a traditional Sri Lankan village-style settlement under a
cooling canopy of tropical trees. Its atmosphere is enhanced by a range
of services such as a luxurious swimming pool, a spa featuring Ayurvedic
treatments, an open-air bar lounge and restaurants specialising in
international and local cuisine. The resort has won numerous awards in
almost twenty years of operation including a Presidential Award in 2009.
Part of the Hayleys Group'sleisure sector, Amaya Resorts and Spas
owns and manages a chain of hotels that carry the flagship brand name 'Amaya'
and offer guests an authentic experience that reflects the culture and
natural beauty of Sri Lanka. |
