Both Club Hotel Dolphin and Dickwella Resort & Spa of the Browns Hotels and Resorts were recognized recently by TripAdvisor with the prestigious title of ‘Travelers’ Choice Award 2022’ consecutively for another successive year. This award celebrates businesses that have received remarkable traveler reviews from around the globe on TripAdvisor over the last 12 months. Hotel Club Dolphin, is an immaculately designed beachfront hotel and a peace haven amongst the hotels found in Negombo. Dickwella Resort & Spa, is a legacy of pristine southern seas nestled along the untouched shores of Dickwella and is a renowned beach hotel designed for tropical living in cozy comforts.
Amidst the social and economic challenges faced during the last couple of years, Browns Hotels & Resorts portfolio of properties stood out within the industry by consistently delivering positive experiences to the travelers. The organizations’ unwavering efforts in uplifting tourism even during the toughest of times, makes it one of the most sought-after hospitality brands in the region. It is also a testament to the optimistic outlook that exists on post-pandemic travel as they prepare to welcome travelers from around the world.
Aerial view of Club Hotel Dolphin, Waikkal
Browns Hotels and Resorts, Sri Lanka’s leading hospitality chain at the forefront of the leisure sector is present in Sri Lanka, Maldives and Mauritius with a room capacity of 909 keys and with a further capacity of 363 keys under construction.
Commenting on the award received, Group General Manager Eksath Wijerathne said, “We are honored to receive the coveted TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice once again. This is a true testament of our team’s commitment and dedication in providing an outstanding service to our valued guests. We are truly humbled by this recognition achieved during a trying couple of years due to Covid-19 and its aftermath. We will continue to uphold our promise of service par excellence across our properties as we look forward to welcoming our guests back.”
Aerial view of Dickwella Resort & Spa
Congratulating the 2022 TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Winners, Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at TripAdvisor stated, “The Travelers’ Choice Awards recognize the best in tourism and hospitality, according to those who matter most: your guests. Ranking among the Travelers’ Choice winners is always tough — but never more so than this year as we emerge from the pandemic. Whether it’s using new technology, implementing safety measures, or hiring outstanding staff, I’m impressed by the steps you’ve taken to meet travelers’ new demands. You’ve adapted brilliantly in the face of adversity.”
LOLC Group’s investments in the leisure sector are clustered under Browns Investments which maintains controlling interest in a number of properties in iconic locations in the country. The local portfolio currently consists of Avani Bentota Resort, Club Hotel Dolphin, Dickwella Resort & Spa, Hotel Sigiriya, The Calm Resort & Spa, 05 boutique properties under Reveal the Collection, Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, Occidental Paradise Dambulla and Occidental Eden Beruwala. Further, projects including a 5-star resort in Beruwala, Port City Mega Leisure development comprising of a 5-star city hotel, are scheduled to be unveiled in the near future.
