Heritance Hotels
Heritance Hotels
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards is widely regarded as one of the travel and hospitality industry’s most prestigious benchmarks of excellence, recognising organisations that consistently deliver exceptional experiences across global tourism. Voted for by travel professionals and guests worldwide, the awards honour properties that demonstrate outstanding leadership in service, innovation, and quality.
At the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards, Aitken Spence Hotels proudly secured four distinguished national titles.
Heritance Ahungalla – Sri Lanka’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2025, a recognition that affirms its standing as a pioneer of refined beachfront hospitality. Designed by world famous architect Geoffrey Bawa and set along the southern coastline, the resort blends architectural elegance with expansive ocean views, curated culinary journeys, and deeply personalised service. Its seamless balance of timeless design and contemporary comfort continues to elevate the standard of coastal exclusivity in Sri Lanka.
Heritance Kandalama – Sri Lanka’s Leading Wedding Hotel 2025, celebrating its distinction as one of the island’s most iconic destinations for celebrations. Nestled within 211 acres of protected forest in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Heritance Kandalama is a serene five-star eco-resort conceived by the legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa and is designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Overlooking the tranquil Kandalama Lake, the hotel offers vistas of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Dambulla Cave Temple. Heritance Kandalama is a pioneer in sustainable hospitality and was recognized as the first LEED-certified hotel outside the U.S. and the first GreenGlobe certified hotel in Asia.
Heritance Tea Factory – Sri Lanka’s Leading Heritage Hotel 2025, recognising its exceptional preservation of Sri Lanka’s tea plantation legacy. Converted from a 19th-century tea factory located at an elevation of over 2000m above sea level, Heritance Tea Factory is perfectly positioned amidst misty mountains and lush, green tea estates. Located in Nuwara Eliya or the highlands also known as “Little England” Heritance Tea Factory harmoniously fuses heritage, culture and an up-country charm for an experience steeped in history, nature and warm Sri Lankan hospitality.
The Rainforest Ecolodge – Sri Lanka’s Leading Lodge 2025, highlighting its leadership in sustainable hospitality and experiential eco-tourism. Positioned on the edge of the UNESCO-listed Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the lodge’s eco-chalets, built from repurposed materials, sit lightly within one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. Through guided rainforest explorations, conservation initiatives, and responsible operations, it offers travelers a rare opportunity to connect meaningfully with nature whilst having the ultimate rainforest getaway.
Together, these four accolades underscore Aitken Spence Hotels’ continued commitment to excellence across luxury, heritage, celebration, and sustainability, affirming its leadership within Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape and its dedication to delivering experiences that resonate long after each stay.
About Aitken Spence Hotels
Heritance Hotels and Resorts is the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, a part of Aitken Spence PLC, a leading Sri Lankan blue-chip conglomerate. Aitken Spence Hotels oversees a diverse collection of 18 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman and India through its diverse collection of brands Heritance Hotels and Resorts, Adaaran Hotels & Resorts, and Turyaa. Heritance Hotels & Resorts stands as the custodian of the largest portfolio of Bawa designed hotels in Sri Lanka, adding a touch of architectural distinction to its rich offerings.