OZO Colombo Director Sales and Marketing Saman Perera, Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings Chairman Bob Kundanmal and OZO Sri Lanka Regional General Manager Alexandre Glauser with the Golden Pillow Award for Best New Hotel in South Asia

OZO Colombo was recently recognised as the ‘Best Newly Opened Hotel in South Asia’ by one of China’s leading hospitality industry awards, the Golden Pillow Award of China Hotels 2014.

The award is organised by China’s top financial publication, 21st Century Business Herald. The prestigious award began in 2004 and is currently amongst the top five awards for the hotel industry in China with recipients of the awards chosen through a committee of industry experts, editors, journalists and consumers.
Commenting on receiving the award Alexandre Glauser, Area General Manager for OZO Properties in Sri Lanka said: “I’m very proud to be a part of OZO Colombo as the hotel receives recognition in the international arena. We feel honoured to be selected as the Best Newly Opened Hotel. It is a reflection of the unique insider experience we provide to our guests through our innovative connectivity tools and quality amenities. In addition, our friendly team members are one of the biggest assets for OZO Colombo and help complete the visitor experience.”
Commenting further, Sino Lanka Hotels Holdings Ltd. Chairman Bob Kundanmal said: “I am very proud of the hard work and dedication of the team at OZO Colombo, since opening early this year. We were recognised for the practical and welcoming design of the property and an inventive concept with modern services. It is a great pleasure to see that this concept is proving a success here at home and also across the region to China.”

A representative from ONYX Hospitality Group (second from left) accepts the award for ‘Best New Hotel in South Asia’

Source: http://www.ft.lk/2015/02/25/ozo-colombo-receives-golden-pillow-award-for-best-newly-opened-hotel-in-south-asia/