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ITC Ratnadipa receives SLTDA 5-Star classification

21 Jan 2026 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      


ITC Ratnadipa announced that it has been awarded the coveted 5-Star Classification Certificate by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class hospitality and sustainable luxury.

The certificate was formally presented by SLTDA and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam and accepted by ITC Ratnadipa Area Manager Sri Lanka and General Manager Keenan McKenzie.

The ceremony was attended by several distinguished officials and industry leaders including SLTDA Director Standards and Quality Assurance Malkanthi Rajapaksha and Hotels’ Classification Committee Chairman Trevine Gomas. Their presence underscored the significance of this milestone for Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector.

ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, opened its doors in Colombo on April 25, 2024, introducing a new benchmark in responsible luxury and sustainability-driven hospitality. Since its inception, the hotel has been committed to offering exceptional experiences that blend opulence with environmental stewardship.

McKenzie stated, “We are grateful to the SLTDA and Hotels’ Classification Committee for their guidance and trust and to our partners and stakeholders for their continued support. This milestone strengthens our resolve to elevate Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape while delivering responsible luxury rooted in sustainability.”

This recognition underscores ITC Ratnadipa’s dedication to excellence, sustainability and its vision to redefine luxury hospitality in Sri Lanka.