The Kingsbury and Amaya Resorts & Spas have won three Gold Awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, leading a seven-award haul for Hayleys Leisure, the hospitality arm of Hayleys PLC. With four further Silver Awards across its portfolio, the achievement reinforces Hayleys Leisure’s position among South Asia’s leading hospitality groups and the standing of its hotels and resorts as some of the most preferred choices for travellers to Sri Lanka. 

The 10th edition of SATA was held on 8th October 2026 at Barceló Nasandhura Malé in the Maldives, bringing together prominent tourism and hospitality professionals from across the region to celebrate excellence in South Asian travel and tourism.  

The Gold Awards went to The Kingsbury, Colombo, as Leading City Hotel (40 Rooms Above); Amaya Hills, Kandy, as Leading Hill Resort/Hotel; and Amaya Lake, Dambulla, as Leading Riverfront Hotel/Resort. These distinctions place all three properties at the forefront of their categories in South Asia and show the breadth of Hayleys Leisure’s expertise in different destinations. 

The group further strengthened its regional standing with four Silver Awards: Amaya Resorts & Spas as Leading Resort/Hotel Brand, Amaya Beach as Leading Family Hotel/Resort, The Fortress Resort & Spa as Most Romantic Hotel, and Kings Steakbar at The Kingsbury as Leading Fine Dining Outlet in Hotel/Resort. 

Securing seven regional honours in a single edition is a defining achievement for Hayleys Leisure, reflecting the collective strength of a group that continues to raise Sri Lanka’s standing as a world-class travel destination. Commenting on the win, Rohan Karr, Managing Director, Hayleys Leisure, said, “Seven awards across our portfolio, from the city to the hills, lakes and coast, show that our standards hold wherever our guests stay. This recognition belongs to our teams, whose dedication to every guest has earned Sri Lanka a place among South Asia’s best.”  

With category leadership established across city, hill, lake and beach destinations, Hayleys Leisure enters its next chapter with renewed momentum, strengthening its regional presence while continuing to showcase the very best of Sri Lankan hospitality to the world.