NÜWA at City of Dreams Sri Lanka has been named South Asia’s Leading Designer Hotel – Gold Winner at South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, securing regional recognition for its distinctive approach to contemporary luxury, thoughtful design and personalised hospitality within its first year of operations.
The accolade marks a significant milestone for NÜWA and City of Dreams Sri Lanka, South Asia’s first fully integrated resort, as the destination continues to establish Colombo as a compelling proposition for international luxury travellers.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the SATA is a prominent regional platform recognising excellence across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Bringing together hospitality brands and industry professionals across South Asia, the awards celebrate achievements in service, innovation, guest experience and industry leadership.
Recognition at the SATA offers hotels an opportunity to benchmark their performance against the regional peers and strengthen their standing among the travellers and industry stakeholders.
For NÜWA, winning Gold in the Leading Designer Hotel Category in its inaugural year of operations is a particularly notable achievement. It reflects the hotel’s distinctive identity within Sri Lanka’s evolving luxury hospitality landscape and its ambition to deliver an experience shaped by considered design, exceptional service and attention to detail.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Vice President and Property General Manager Michael Habashi said, “Winning Gold at the SATA in our first year of operations is a tremendous honour for NÜWA and the entire City of Dreams Sri Lanka team. This recognition affirms our ambition to bring a distinctive expression of contemporary luxury to Sri Lanka, where thoughtful design is complemented by personalised service and genuine hospitality. As we establish ourselves within the regional hospitality landscape, we remain committed to creating experiences that resonate with our guests while contributing to Sri Lanka’s growing reputation as a destination for world-class luxury travel.”
