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COLOMBO : Mandarina Colombo Managing Director Mizver Makeen thanked his hotel staff for winning the Gold Award for “Leading City Hotel” at the South Asian Travel Awards 2023 (SATA), held recently at the 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.
Speaking on the occasion ,Mizver Makeen said the hotel staff from the front office to the room boy deserve a special word of appreciation for bringing the standards of the hotel to this height. ” I am glad the hotel has a unique management team which works with a sense of devotion and dedication to bring the hotel to new heights,” Makeen added.
Macksons Holdings Group Managing Director Mizver Makeen, Macksons Holdings Group Financial Controller Mrs. Shameela Mizver, Macksons Holdings Group Director Hospitality , its senior Vice President Nilrukshi De Silva and FMCG – Food Sector Ms. Sarah Mizver, Mandarina Colombo General Manager Dinesh Hettiarachchi, and Mandarina Colombo Head of Sales Ramesh Vidanarachchi were present at a reception held recently at the hotel.
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, their 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.
SATA recognizes excellence in the South Asian travel and hospitality industry. These prestigious awards cover various categories and honor businesses that deliver exceptional services and experiences. Being awarded Gold at SATA signifies Mandarina Colombo’s excellence and dedication to providing exceptional experiences and services, maintaining high standards and continually striving for improvement.
“We are honored to have been recognized by SATA and are proud to celebrate being recognized 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 its Chairman Milfer Makeen, Managing Director i Mizver Makeen and the entire Director Board and Macksons Family,” said Dinesh Hettiarachchi, General Manager, Mandarina Colombo.
Makeen distributed mementoes to the hotel staff in recognition of their services.
