November 2025 — ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading regional player in Southeast Asian hospitality, is proud to announce that Amari Colombo has been named Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, held in Hong Kong this October.
This recognition marks a major milestone for ONYX Hospitality Group – the prominent management company specialising in hotels and resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences - highlighting its strong regional presence and commitment to excellence in delivering world-class hospitality experiences. For Amari Colombo, which opened in December 2024, the award underscores its rapid rise as a benchmark for business hospitality in Sri Lanka.
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.”
Situated in the heart of Colombo’s vibrant business district, Amari Colombo reflects ONYX Hospitality Group’s dedication to crafting contemporary spaces infused with the warmth of Thai-inspired service. The hotel offers 167 rooms and suites that combine contemporary comfort with traditional Sri Lankan charm, alongside world-class amenities, elegant meeting and event facilities, and curated experiences that cater to both productivity and relaxation.
Amari Colombo offers a range of versatile venues for meetings and events. Its 175 sqm ballroom can accommodate up to 250 guests, while more intimate spaces are ideal for 30–100 attendees. Each venue is designed to combine style and functionality, supporting both formal business functions and smaller gatherings, ensuring events are productive, seamless, and memorable.
Guests can indulge in a dynamic dining scene, featuring authentic Thai seafood, Italian favourites, global dishes, and sweet tea-time treats, each meal designed to immerse diners in contemporary style. The hotel’s rooftop infinity pool and bar on the 26th floor provides panoramic city and ocean views, elevating every visit.
As part of ONYX Hospitality Group’s expanding portfolio—spanning hotels and resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences across Southeast Asia—Amari Colombo exemplifies the Group’s vision of becoming the Best Medium-Sized Hospitality Management Company in Southeast Asia. The recognition from the World Travel Awards affirms ONYX’s ongoing commitment to setting new standards of excellence and strengthening its presence as a trusted regional player in the evolving hospitality landscape.
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are globally recognised as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence, celebrating outstanding achievements in travel, tourism, and hospitality. This latest accolade reinforces ONYX Hospitality Group’s dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and to championing regional talent, innovation, and service that reflect the very best of Asian hospitality.
For more information on Amari Colombo, please visit: www.amari.com/colombo
For more information on ONYX Hospitality Group please visit: www.onyx-hospitality.com
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About ONYX Hospitality Group:
ONYX Hospitality Group, a reputable force in Southeast Asia's hospitality industry, operates a collection of comprehensive yet complementary brands - Amari, OZO, Shama and Oriental Residence - catering to the distinctive needs of discerning business and leisure travellers in Southeast Asia where their expertise lies. In addition to its brand portfolio, ONYX Hospitality Group also operates additional hospitality services across spa and food and beverage. With over five decades of management experience, the company extends its innovative solutions throughout the region, upholding internationally recognised standards and ensuring optimal operational manoeuvrability. By fostering enduring relationships with like-minded business partners, ONYX Hospitality Group delivers unparalleled experiences in a dynamic and competitive market, meeting the ever-evolving demands of travellers.
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