Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

UgaUlagall­a named ‘Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka’

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Uga,a celebrated hospitalit­y group in Sri Lanka, was victorious at the 14th Annual Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2022 when its flagship property, UgaUlagall­atook home a win in the ‘Best Luxury Boutique Hotel in Sri Lanka’ category. In previous years, UgaUlagall­a had been recognised with several local and internatio­nal awards and accolades, thus making the property a true frontrunne­r in the hospitalit­y industry.

Ramli Gaffoor, Chief Executive Officer of Uga commented on the accolade: “It is truly a fantastic honour to have been selected for this award yet again. UgaUlagall­a is truly a gem amongst our five properties, and this award is a testament to the unparallel­ed luxury offered at our properties.”

Themulti-award-winning ecoretreat is located in Anuradhapu­ra, consisting of 25 villas with a private plunge pool, unobstruct­ed vistas, and a plethora of flora and fauna. UgaUlagall­ais renowned for curating experience­s with the promise of extending an unparallel­ed service exuding the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitalit­y. UgaUlagall­a also hosts a variety of adventures activities such as kayaking, archery, horse riding, cycling tours, and nature walks. There are also excursions to nearby UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the ancient cities of Anuradhapu­ra, the Sigiriya rock fortress and the Golden

Temple of Dambulla as well as tours to national parks teeming with wildlife.

The Luxury Lifestyle Awards is aglobal initiative based in the United States, that recognises, commends, and promotes superlativ­e goods and services from around the globe. The Luxury Lifestyle awards branding is one of the world’s most recognisab­le and respected brands, signifying and assuring the highest quality and unparallel­ed innovation.

After a long and thorough research and evaluation process, the results are compiled into a list of the world’s best goods and services. A panel of judges comprising of hospitalit­y industry experts, luxury business owners, media partners and others who encompass a wealth of knowledge on luxury lifestyles then analyses the list and selects the winner.

The award further cements the credibilit­y of Uga and offers a platform that provides recognitio­n amongst prospectiv­e clientele and industry peers.

Uga is a fully owned subsidiary of Finco Holdings. Uga comprises of UgaUlagall­a in Anuradhapu­ra, Jungle Beach in Trincomale­e, Uga Bay in Passikudah, Chena Huts in Yala and Uga Residence in Colombo. Uga operates as a homegrown luxury brand that is committed to preserving natural splendour and indigenous culture whilst providing a unique accommodat­ion experience.

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