Mandarina Colombo wins Gold as South Asia’s Leading City Hotel at SATA 2023

Mandarina Colombo was the proud recipient of the Gold award for Leading City Hotel, at South Asian Travel Awards 2023 (SATA), which was held on September 10, 2023, at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway.
The South Asian Travel Awards recognises the best of South Asia’s hospitality and travel industry. The prestigious annual event honours stellar organisations and individuals in a wide array of categories. A total of six South Asian countries competed for SATA 2023, with more than 750 venues being nominated for the awards.

Macksons Holdings Group Managing Director Mizver Makeen, Macksons Holdings Group Financial Controller Shameela Mizver, Macksons Holdings Group Director Hospitality and FMCG Food Sector Sarah Mizver, Mandarina Colombo General Manager Dinesh Hettiarachchi and Mandarina Colombo Head of Sales Ramesh Vidanarachchi attended the occasion on behalf of Mandarina Colombo to accept the award.

Mandarina Colombo is a leading city hotel located in the heart of Colombo, surrounded by historic attractions and modern-day dynamics. With 80 elegantly decorated rooms, its very own flagship restaurant On the Eleventh, a spacious banquet hall, equipped meeting rooms, Marigold Cafe and a brilliant infinity pool, Mandarina Colombo provides a warm and welcoming experience to all.

“We are honoured to have been recognised by the SATA and are proud to celebrate being recognised as the Leading City Hotel in South Asia. This achievement would not have been possible without the immense dedication and support given by all our able staff and the incredible guidance and leadership of our Chairman Milfer Makeen, Managing Director Mizver Makeen and the entire director board and Macksons family,” said Mandarina Colombo General Manager Dinesh Hettiarachchi.

From left: Macksons Holdings Group Financial Controller Shameela Mizver, Macksons Holdings Group Director Hospitality and FMCG Food Sector Sarah Mizver, Macksons Holdings Group Managing Director Mizver Makeen, Mandarina Colombo General Manager Dinesh Hettiarachchi and Mandarina Colombo Head of Sales Ramesh Vidanarachchi with prestigious award