In September 2025, Cinnamon Grand Colombo served as the host venue for the 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA 2025).
The awards gala was held on 20 September 2025, where the hotel was honored as the official host partner.
Cinnamon Grand Colombo is a landmark 5-star luxury hotel situated in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, at 77 Galle Road, Kollupitiya. It was originally opened in 1975 (when it was known as Hotel Lanka Oberoi) and later rebranded under the Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts group.
With more than 475 rooms and suites spread across a refined, contemporary setting, Cinnamon Grand offers a blend of sophistication and comfort. The hotel features multiple banquet and meeting venues like the grand Oak Room ballroom and flexible meeting rooms such as the Cedar, Ivy, Aspen, and Ebony rooms, making it a popular choice for corporate events, conferences, gala dinners and weddings.
SATA 2025 brought together industry leaders, tourism officials, and stakeholders from across South Asia, recognizing excellence across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. The event served not only as a celebration of outstanding performance but also reinforced Colombo and Sri Lanka more broadly as a focused hub for regional tourism and hospitality collaboration.